Since January 2001, Dr. Haynes has held the position of Executive Director for Jobs of Mississippi Graduates, Inc. Under the direction of the JMG Board of Directors, he is responsible for the overall supervision of JMG.

Prior to his leadership with JMG, Dr. Haynes served as Associate Superintendent, Leadership and Operations with the Mississippi Department of Education from January 1999 - December 2000. He has been involved in education since 1963, starting out as Science/Math Teacher and Head Football Coach, Jackson Public Schools, Jackson, Mississippi. The path of his career lead him to an Assistant Principal; Principal; Deputy Superintendent for Operations/Cabinet Level for Jackson Public Schools; Acting Department Chairman, Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations and Leadership at Jackson State University; and Superintendent, Greenville Public School District.

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Education, 1983 Mississippi State University
Major: Education Leadership
Minor: Business Management
Specialist in Education, 1976 Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi
Major: School Administration
Masters in Education, 1971 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Major: Safety Education
Minor: Educational Administration
Bachelor of Science, 1963 Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi
Major: Health and Physical Education
Minor: Biology and General Science

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

President, Board of Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi, 1991 – 1992
Vice-President, Institute of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi, 1990 – 1991
Board Member, Institute of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi, 1988 – 1990

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS:

National Alliance Black School Educators (NASBE)
American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Mississippi Association of School Administrators (MASA)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity
Sigma Pi Phi Beta Gamma Boulé
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH:

“Supreme Court Rules on Graduation Prayers,” National Forum of Teacher Education Journal, Co-author: Joe Haynes). Vol. 4 No 1, 1993

Total Quality Management: Applications in Educational Administration. Dubuque, IA Kendal Hunt Publishing Company, (Co-authors: Mike Richardson and Joe Haynes). (Accepted)

Other accomplishments and interest include: Adjunct Professor, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi and Jackson State University; World Football League Official; Official Line Judge, National Football League; NFL College and University Talent Scout for Prospective NFL Game Officials (currently active); Official Line Judge, Southeastern Conference; and High School and Community College Official.