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city official physical education educator

Ron Richard Barry, American City official, physical education educator. Doctoral fellowship Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1984, graduate assistantship, Memphis State University, 1981; named Top Sportswriter, Tennessee Press Association, Nashville, 1974, 76.

Background

Barry, Ron Richard was born on May 6, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Vincent Paul and Lorraine Rita (Prena) Barry.

Education

Associate of Arts, Cumberland College, 1973. Bachelor of Science, Union University, 1978. Master of Science, Memphis State University, 1981.

Doctor of Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, 1988.

Career

Sports editor, The Lebanon (Tennessee) Democrat newspaper, 1971-1976; teacher, coach, Union U., Jackson, Tennessee, 1979-1991; teacher, administrator, Anderson (South Carolina.) College, 1991-1993; director athletic promotions, Anderson (South Carolina.) College, 1992-1993; administrative assistant, Jackson Department Public Works, Recreation and Parks, since 1993. Director sports information Union U., 1979-1991.

Achievements

  • Ron Richard Barry has been listed as a noteworthy city official, physical education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Featured singer, speaker numerous churches and youth groups, since 1980. Member Alliance for Health (convention speaker southern district 1993), National Association Sport and Physical Education, American Society Composers and Producers.

Interests

  • Avocations: songwriting, Bible study, baseball.

Connections

Married Rebecca Jane Arendale, February 17, 1990. Children: Brett Alan, Rebecca Lorraine.

Father:
Vincent Paul Barry

Mother:
Lorraine Rita (Prena) Barry

Spouse:
Rebecca Jane Arendale

child:
Rebecca Lorraine Barry

child:
Brett Alan Barry