Background
Wiggins, Samuel Paul was born on September 20, 1919 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Andrew and Mollie (Wilhelm) Wiggins.
Wiggins, Samuel Paul was born on September 20, 1919 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Andrew and Mollie (Wilhelm) Wiggins.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Teachers College, 1940. Master of Education, Duke University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Peabody College, 1952.
Teaching principal, Alma, Georgia, 1939-1940;
director laboratory school, Georgia Southwestern College, 1940-1942;
director student teaching, Emory University, 1947-1953;
professor, administrator, Peabody College, 1953-1967;
dean, College Education, Cleveland State University, 1967-1975;
professor, College Education, Cleveland State University, 1975-1985;
professor, Norfolk State University, 1985-1996;
co-director project national board professional teaching Studies., Norfolk State University, 1995-1996. Chief advisor International Cooperation Administration (Agency for International Development), Korea Teacher Education Project, 1961-1962. Fulbrightlectr., Colombia, South America, 1966, Lisbon, Portugal, 1978.
President American Association Colls. Teacher Education, 1974-1975. Member forum of leaders National Ednl.
Orgns. USOE, 1975-1977.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1947, Commander Reserve retired.
Married Linda Jean Bessent, June 29, 1947. Children: Stanley, David, Timothy, Mark.