Joe R. Kirkland

Born in Macclenny, Fl.
Graduated from Baker Co. High School, Macclenny, Fl. 1962
Graduated from University of Florida 1966
Graduated from Florida A & M University 1973
Taught at Paxon High School, Jacksonville, Fl. 1966-1969
FFA Executive Secretary, Fl. Dept. of Education 1970-1973
Assistant State Agriculture Education Director , Fl. Dept. of Education 1973-1975
State Agriculture Education Director, Fl. Dept. of Education 1975-1981
Vocational Director Columbia County School Board 1981-1990
Assistant Superintendent, Columbia County School Board 1990-1993
Deputy Superintendent, Columbia County School Board 1993-2003
Honorary American Farmer Degree 1979
National FFA Alumni Lifetime Member
Member of the Fl. State Fair Authority
President, State Directors of Agriculture Education, Southern Region
American Vocational Association Nominating Committee Member
Member of Editing Board, "The Ag Ed Magazine"
Helped form and organize the Florida FFA Foundation
Member of Committee-Seasoned Owl Reunions
Recipient of Fl. FFA Blue and Gold Award 2002
President of FL. FFA Foundation Board 1976-1981
INDUCTED INTO THE FLORIDA FFA HALL OF FAME, 2009
Florida FFA Foundation Board Member 2009-
Co-Author of "Florida FFA - Our History"

Seasoned Owls of Florida