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Dr. John Denson

Assistant Superintendent, High School and Jr. High Principal

Dr. John Denson
A.A.S. Farm and Ranch Mgt., Weatherford College
B.S. Agricultural Services and Development, Tarleton State University
M.S. Animal Science, Sul Ross State University
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University
Ed. D. Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University

Publications:

  • Denson, John D., “An Examination of Texas Agricultural Education Regarding Absence of Diverse Students” (2017).
  • Denson, J. (2016). Looking at the future of vocational education. The Journal of School & Society, 3(1), 5–8.

Dr. Denson works at Union Hill ISD as Assistant Superintendent, HS & JH Principal, Teaches one Agriculture Class and Coaches Meat Evaluation Team. He has previously taught High School Agriculture and 5th, 6th,7th & 8th Grade Science. Prior to working in Education Dr. Denson was the Director of Equipment Services for Yellow Transportation in Dallas, Texas.

 

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