Background
Baird, Scott James was born on May 16, 1939 in Shelby, Nebraska, United States. Son of Hugh Vance and Faye Maureen (Roberts) Baird.
Baird, Scott James was born on May 16, 1939 in Shelby, Nebraska, United States. Son of Hugh Vance and Faye Maureen (Roberts) Baird.
Bachelor, Midland College, 1961. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1969.
High School teacher Kyushu Gakuin, Kumamoto, Japan, 1961-1964. Professor International Christian University, Tokyo, 1969-1974, Trinity University, San Antonio, since 1974. Lecturer Fulbright Association, Japan, 1970, 72.
Member English Development, College Board, Dallas, 1980-1983. Teacher consultant Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, since 1980. Commissioner Accrediting Council Continuing Education, Washington, 1991-1994.
Board directors Tokyo Women's Christian University, 1970-1974, Good Samaritan Center, San Antonio, 1977-1985. Co-director name booth Texas Folklife Festival, San Antonio, since 1985. Member cemetery conservation Alama Area Council Government, San Antonio, since 1994.
Member Teachers English to Speakers Other Languages, American Dialect Society (regional secretary 1981-1989, chair Non-English since 1969), Linguistic Society of America, American Name Society, Association Graveyard Studies, American Culture Association, San Antonio Road Runners Association (officer).
Married Jill Renee Smith, June 18, 1966. Children: Nicole Bates, Tania Lawson.