Stephen Michael Ward

Background

Ward, Stephen Michael was born on September 4, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of George Gaston and Edna Earl (Sexton) Ward.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Auburn U., 1968; Master of Science, University of Southern Mississippi, 1974; educational specialist, Georgia State University, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, Georgia State University, 1987.

Career

Classroom teacher, Clayton County System, Jonesboro, Georgia, 1974-1976; career specialist, Clayton County System, Jonesboro, 1976-1978; counselor, Clayton County System, Jonesboro, 1978-1979; assistant principal, Clayton County System, Riverdale, Georgia, 1979-1993; assistant principal, Mount Zion High School, Jonesboro, since 1993. Judge for student competition Vocational Opportunities, State of Georgia, since 1980. Judge and coach student competition Odyssey of the Mind, State ofGa., since 1990.

Part time instructor Georgia State University, Atlanta, summer 1988.

Achievements

• Stephen Michael Ward has been listed as a noteworthy Principal, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Air Force, 1969-1973. Member Georgia Vocational Association, Professional Association Georgia Educators, Georgia Association Secondary School Adminstrs., Phi Delta Kappa (vice president).

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, reading, swimming, traveling, gardening.

Connections

Married Marcia Aurelia Henson, January 3, 1970. 1 child, Stephen Marc.

Father:

George Gaston Ward

Mother:

Edna Earl (Sexton) Ward

Spouse:

Marcia Aurelia Henson

child:

Stephen Marc Ward