Background
Higgins, William Russell was born on September 19, 1951 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Guilford Samuel Higgins and Nancy Rose (Jobbins) Slack.
Higgins, William Russell was born on September 19, 1951 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Guilford Samuel Higgins and Nancy Rose (Jobbins) Slack.
Associate of Arts, Treasure Valley Community College, 1976. Bachelor of Science in English, Lewis-Clark State College, 1978. Bachelor of Science in Drama, Lewis-Clark State College, 1978.
Master of Education, University Idaho, 1989.
Missionary, Southern Baptist Convention, Clarkston, Washington, 1976-1978; substitute teacher, Lewiston (Idaho) School District, Clarkston School District, 1978-1979; teacher, coach, Orofino (Idaho) School District, 1979-1983; minister, McCall (Idaho) Baptist Church, 1983-1988; teacher coach, McCall-Donnelly School District, 1985-1990; assistant principal, Lyon County School District, Dayton, Nevada, since 1990. Member Executive Board, district II board control and activities board Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association, Weippe, Idaho, 1979-1983.
Fundraiser, chairman Valley County (Idaho) Republican Center Committee, 1990. Candidate Idaho House of Representatives, 1990. With Idaho National Guard, 1971-1975.
Member National Education Association, National Association Secondary School Principals, McCall Donnelly Education Association (president 1989-1990), Dayton Township Kiwanis (board member since 1991), McCall Lions (president, secretary-treasurer 1985-1991, Lion of Year 1986-1987).
Married Tracy LaVerne Webb, June 22, 1973. Children: Michael Patrick, Megan Kathleen, Brian Sean, Patrick Kevin, Kathleen Fiona.