Russell Kermit Kirkland

Background

Kirkland, Russell Kermit was born on April 20, 1942 in Broxton, Georgia, United States. Son of Russell and Frankie Kirkland.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Georgia, 1965. Master of Education, University Georgia, 1970. Education specialist degree, Georgia State University, 1977.

Career

Mathematics teacher, Forest Park (Georgia) Senior High School, 1969-1971; counselor, Washington Fountain Junior High School, Forest Park, 1971-1973; assistant principal, Washington Fountain Junior High School, Forest Park, 1973-1987; principal, Washington Fountain Junior High School, Forest Park, 1987-1989; principal, J.E. Edmonds Elementary School, since 1989.

Achievements

• Russell Kermit Kirkland has been listed as a noteworthy principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1965-1968. Member National Education Association, National Association Secondary School Principals, National Association Elementary School Principals, Georgia Association Elementary School Principals, Professional Association Georgia Educators, Georgia Parents and Teachers Association (honorary life member), Georgia Association Middle School Principals, Clayton County Department Elementary School Principals, Georgia Association Educational Leaders, Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Jama Ruth Lee, January 28, 1958. Children: Sarah Tamica, Russell Rashim.

Father:

Russell Kirkland

Mother:

Frankie Kirkland

Spouse:

Jama Ruth Lee

child:

Sarah Tamica Kirkland

child:

Russell Rashim Kirkland