Thomas David Bailey

Background

Bailey, Thomas David was born on October 31, 1897 in Lugoff, South Carolina, United States. Son of Samuel David and Mary Julia (Campbell) Bailey.

Education

AB, Wofford College, 1919. Macintosh Application Environment, University Florida, 1939. Doctor of Laws, Florida Southern College, 1949.

Career

Principal, Govan (South Carolina.) Schools, 1919-1920; president, Thomas Industrial Institute, De Funiak Springs, Florida, 1920-1924; principal, Winyan High School, Georgetown, South Carolina., 1924-1928; supervising principal, Ocala (Florida) Public Schools, 1939-1943; supervising principal, Tampa (Florida) Public Schools, 1943-1947; secretary public relations, Florida Education Association, Tallahassee, 1947-1948; state superintendent public instruction, State of Florida, from 1949. Member various state educational committees.

Achievements

• Thomas David Bailey has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Chief State School Officers, National Education Association, Florida Congress Parents& Teachers, Florida Education Association, Association Secretary School Prins., others M C.

Connections

Married Burness McConnell, August 25, 1921. Children: Billie McNab, Mary Julia Shealy.

Father:

Samuel David Bailey

Mother:

Mary Julia (Campbell) Bailey

Spouse:

Burness McConnell

child:

Mary Julia Shealy Bailey

child:

Billie McNab Bailey