Jim Arnold

Jim Arnold graduated from Ole Miss in 1974 and 1977 with degrees in Music Education. He spent many years as Director of Bands at Lamar County HS in Vernon AL and Columbus HS in Columbus GA. Dr. Arnold earned his Ed. D from the University of Alabama in 1993. He was AP and Principal of Shaw HS from 1996 until 2010 and served as Superintendent of Schools in Pelham GA from 2010 until his retirement in 2013. Jim and his wife Betsy live just outside of Ellerslie GA near Columbus, and spend as much time as possible with their grandchildren Austin and Justin. Jim writes on educational matters, and many of his essays can be found at http://drjamesarnold.blogspot.com/ Doc also teaches ed leadership and teacher prep at 2 local universities.