Background
Cox, William Thruston was born on June 24, 1950 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Howard Albert and Beatrice Elnora Cox.
Cox, William Thruston was born on June 24, 1950 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Howard Albert and Beatrice Elnora Cox.
Biosystems Engineering, Northern Missouri State University, 1972; Master of Arts in Secondary School Administration, Northern Missouri State University, 1980; Master of Arts in Secondary School Guidance and Counseling, Northern Missouri State University, 1990.
History and English teacher, Ottumwa (Iowa) Community School District, since 1972. Chairman social studies department Evans Junior High School, 1989-1992. Basketball, football coach.
Field representative Learning Resources Center, Red Oak, Iowa, summer 1975. Driver education instructor Ottumwa Community School District, summer 1976, director driver education program, summer 1977-1979. Instructor adult driver education Indian Hills Community College, 1981-1982.
Active St. Patrick's Church. Member National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Ottumwa Education Association (chairman negotiations committee 1986-1987, Hazel Thompson award 1987, chairman/spokesperson 1987-1988, 1st vice president 1989-1990, Outstanding Svc. award 1990, president 1990-1991, Dedicated Svc. award 1991), KC, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Cheryl Lynne Kinder, December 29, 1973. 1 child, Lynne Marie.