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Gerald Tyler
Retired, Retired
Location: Virginia Beach, VA United States
Joined: Aug 11th, 2014

About (request update)

See my attached bio. Tyler has served as an higher education administrative educator, senior pastor of a church, and is currently the writer of the "Pastor's Corner" column which is published weekly in the New Journal and Guide newspaper based in Norfolk, VA. He's a former U.S. Marine who has presented as a U.S. citizen at the National Press Club and the U.S. Capitol Building both in Washington, D.C. His book entitled: "Three In One: The Life and Legacy of Gerald DeForest Tyler - The Educator, Preacher, and Writer" is currently at Xulon Press Christian Publishing Company in Maitland, FL and should be available for purchase sometime in August 2015. It should be quite an interesting read about a man who has had a rather interesting life.

Current Whereabouts:

I write a "Pastor's Corner" column for a weekly newspaper and have been doing so since the Fall of 2007. Currently writing a book containing my life's story for national publication.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I've accomplished most of my life's career goals and aspirations with few exceptions. I'm college educated. I had a rather good professional career in higher education administration, now retired after 36 years. As a former senior pastor, I have been a practicing minister of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ since 1977. And I'm currently writing a book giving an account of my life's story entitled, "Gerald D. Tyler: Three In One" (The educator, the preacher, and the writer).

Education (request update)

Norfolk State University class of 1985

Undergrad Major: Accounting

Claim To Fame:

I recently completed my book manuscript capturing the three main phases of my 69-year life thus far --- the Educator, Preacher, and Writer. The book is currently at Xulon Press and should be ready for release for sales in August 2015.

Most Memorable Moment:

My actual graduation (commencement exercises) from Norfolk State University, with honors, as a member of the University's largest graduation class ever at that time.

High School: John J. Wright in Spotsylvania County, VA class of 1964

Activities & Accomplishments:

Earned straight A's in Bookkeeping; and received the John J. Wright High School Emblem Varsity 'W' Award for both basketball and baseball in 1963 and 1964. The school emblem or mascot was "Wildcats".

Best Memories:

My nurturing and caring teachers and athletic coaches. Also the privilege and opportunities afforded me to play on highly successful athletic basketball and baseball teams in our district.

Experience

I currently work with Retired as Retired
I have 36 years of experience working in the Administrative and Support Services industry.

Director of the Norfolk State University Reclamation Project | Norfolk State University
From October 2007 to July 2013 • 6 year(s)
Functioned as advocate for adult learners, academic advisor, counselor, and recruiter of students through Academic Affairs Division.

Coordinator of Military Programs | Norfolk State University
From August 2000 to October 2007 • 7 year(s)
Coordinated military programs for the university.

Director of University Relations | Norfolk State University
From January 1984 to January 2000 • 16 year(s)
Served in university relations capacity during 16-year tenure.

Special Assistant to the Chancellor | Elizabeth City State University
From January 1977 to January 1984 • 7 year(s)
Served in higher education administration, honored as Employee of the Year by NCSEA in 1982.

Staff Sergeant | United States Marine Corps
From January 1966 to January 1972 • 6 year(s)
Served six-year military obligation with distinction, spending most of active duty career as an admiral's orderly-driver.

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