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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Jim Boyd |
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Cullman, Alabama , United States |
| Email | None |
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| Contributor | User 490 |
| Last Modifed | User 490
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| Info | Personal Background
Raised on a farm in the Gold Ridge-Fairview community
Son of a sharecropper
Farm life instilled a strong work ethic that is not forgotten
Always enjoyed a “folksy, country style” life which has been very advantageous in meeting citizens and politicians in Montgomery, Washington, and other places
Known as the congenial “Country Superintendent” by superintendents across the state
Married to Willodean Campbell Boyd for 43 years
Three children
Susan Boyd Sellers, assistant principal, Fairview Middle School
Dr. Lance Boyd, math instructor at Wallace State College
Trent Boyd, civil engineer with Borden & Brewster Contractors, Inc.
Eight grandchildren
Member of Fairview First United Methodist Church
Interests include farming, fishing, and hunting
Enjoys teaching grandchildren how to make toad houses in the dirt, fishing, playing sports, working on a farm, and living with strong moral values.
Enjoys attending grandchildren’s school activities
Education/Career
1956
Graduated as Salutatorian from Fairview High School
1960
B.A. from St. Bernard College with major in chemistry and minor in mathematics Attended college on basketball scholarship, in essence, “running his way through college”
1960-68
Math teacher at Fairview School. Taught Jr. High math, trigonometry, and calculus. Also, drove school bus, taught adult education courses at night, and was a basketball official for the Alabama High School Athletic Association
1968
Master’s Degree in School Administration and Finance, Athens State University
1968-70
Established a mathematics curriculum for vocational/technical courses at Wallace State, Hanceville.
1971-91
Five term elected Superintendent of Cullman County Schools. Retired July 1, 1991, after 20 years as Superintendent
1994-98
Worked for the State Department of Education as a consultant to school superintendents all across the state. Consultant for fixed assets and inventory control, school construction, curriculum, school finance, and numerous other areas of education
1996-97
Recommended by then State Superintendent of Education Ed Richardson and appointed by the State Board of Education to specifically spearhead the state takeover of the Wilcox County school system due to financial mismanagement. Presented with a special appreciation award by Governor Fob James, for his dedication, invaluable services, and untiring efforts in restoring financial integrity to the school system. Left Wilcox County Schools with a $1.3 million operating balance.
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