Samuel Ray Watson

Background

Watson, Samuel Ray was born on March 23, 1948 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Kelly Wilson and Russell (Johnson) Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1970; Master of Arts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975; Educational Specialist, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1984; postgraduate, University of Southern California, 1986-1990.

Career

Junior high mathematics teacher, Martinsville City Public Schools, 1970-1980; assistant principal junior high school, Martinsville City Public Schools, 1980-1984; principal junior high school, Martinsville City Public Schools, 1984-1986; principal middle school, Lady's Island Middle School, Beaufort, South Carolina., 1986-1990; mathematics teacher, Battery Creek High School, Beaufort, 1990-1991; assistant principal, Dinwiddie (Virginia) County High School, 1991-1994; assistant superintendent, Dinwiddie (Virginia) County Public Schools, since 1994.

Achievements

• Samuel Ray Watson has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, certified shelter manager American Red Cross, since 1991. President Dinwiddie chapter American Cancer Society, 1992-1993. Member ASCD, National Assn Secondary School Prins., Virginia Association Secondary School Prins., Civitan, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: computers, reading, water sports.

Connections

Married Peggy Anne Mundy, June 14, 1969. Children: Derek Ray, Deidre Dianne.

Father:

Kelly Wilson Watson

Mother:

Russell (Johnson) Watson

Spouse:

Peggy Anne Mundy

child:

Deidre Dianne Watson

child:

Derek Ray Watson