WIlliam Norman Wampler

Background

Wampler, WIlliam Norman was born on February 27, 1907 in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of W. Rieves and Lydia C. (Grizzle) Wampler.

Education

Bachelor, Rocky Mount College, 1929. Master of Arts, University Washington, 1933. Doctor of Philosophy, University Southern California, 1947.

Career

Teacher, Montana Public Schools, Hobson, Big Sandy, 1929-1932; principal, Shelby (Montana) Public Schools, 1932-1933; superintendent, Shelby (Montana) Public Schools, 1933-1943; principal, Mount Baldy Boys School, Los Angeles, 1943-1946; superintendent, Bellflower (California) Unified School District, 1946-1972; educational consultant, Los Angeles County Schools, Downey, California, 1972-1990; owner, operator, Gem Roots International, Santa Monica, California, 1978-1990.

Achievements

• Certified school administrator, California.

Membership

Chairman Bellflower Community Chest, 1958. Member California Association School Administrators (president 1970-1971), Los Angeles County Superintendents Association (president 1956-1958), National Education Association, American Association School Administrators Lodges: Rotary (president Bellflower chapter 1950-1951).

Interests

• Avocations: sports, photography.

Connections

Married Lois E. Morse, February 14, 1932 (deceased 1965). 1 child, Leland N.; married Martha M. Maybury, June 30, 1967.

Father:

W. Rieves Wampler

Mother:

Lydia C. (Grizzle) Wampler

Spouse:

Lois E. Morse

Spouse:

Martha M. Maybury

child:

Leland N. Wampler