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Donald R. Jefferies M.A.
Don Jefferies is first a family man. He and his wife Linda have been married 46 years. He is the father of 4 grown children, all with professional careers. He has 5 wonderful grandchildren. His pro...view moreDon Jefferies is first a family man. He and his wife Linda have been married 46 years. He is the father of 4 grown children, all with professional careers. He has 5 wonderful grandchildren. His professional life has been devoted to public education for over 45 years. He has a BS in history and English from Stephen F. Austin State University and a MA in history from The University of Houston Clear Lake. He taught secondary education for 12 years and evening college classes for 3 years. He spent 3 years as an assistant principal, 10 years as a high school principal, 7 years as an assistant superintendent, and 13 years as a superintendent. He also taught Cognitive Intervention for 1 ½ years to inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
His highest awards have come from appreciative students, parents, teachers, and school boards. In addition, he earned the “Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Region IV Outstanding High School Principal Award in 1990”. In 2016, he was recognized by the Texas Association of School Boards as the “ESC 8 Regional Superintendent of the Year”. He was also recognized by Discovery Education with the “2016 Lifetime Innovative Educator” award.view less
Books by Donald R. Jefferies M.A.
The Mechanics of Leadership: Lessons in Leadership from Dad the Mechanic & Wwii Veteran