Vernon Thomas Sarver, American Gifted education educator. Certified teacher, Florida. Recipient Distinguished Svc. award Marion County Schools, Ocala, 1993, Cert.of Recognition for Excellence in Education award, 1990. Treasurer Loblolly Learning Community, Gainesville, 1984-1986. Member American Philosophical Association, Gainesville Chess Club (president 1985-1989), United States Chess Federation (life certified expert).
Background
Sarver, Vernon Thomas was born on December 17, 1943 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Son of Vernon Thomas Senior and Dorothea Dora (Ellis) Sarver. adjunct instructor Florida Junior College, Jacksonville, 1978-1981, Lake City (Florida) Community College, 1981-1983, St. Leo College, Ocala, Florida, since 1994.
Education
Bachelor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1966;
Master of Divinity, Tufts U., 1969;
Master of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1971;
Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1976;
Doctor of Philosophy, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1994.
Career
Teacher drafting, Boston Public Schools, 1972-1974;
substitute teacher, Licking County Schools, Johnstown, Ohio., 1976-1978;
teacher of gifted, Nassau County Schools, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 1978-1981;
teacher of gifted, Alachua County Schools, Gainesville, Florida, 1981-1982;
graduate research assistant, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1982-1985;
teacher emotionally handicapped, Bradford County Schools, Starke, Florida, 1985-1986;
teacher of gifted, Marion County Schools, Ocala, Florida, since 1986. Adjunct instructor Florida Junior College, Jacksonville, 1979-1981, Lake City (Florida) Community College, 1981-1983.
Achievements
Membership
Treasurer Loblolly Learning Community, Gainesville, 1984-1986. Member American Philosophical Association, Gainesville Chess Club (president 1985-1989), United States Chess Federation (life certified expert).
Interests
Avocations: chess, recreational mathematics.
Connections
Married Mary Ellen Duran, June 13, 1970. Children: Laura Edythe, Anne Marie.