PhD, Education Administration, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1976
MEd, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1974
BA, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 1969
Governor, State of North Carolina, 2008-2012
Lieutenant Governor, State of North Carolina, 2000-2008
President, North Carolina State Senate, 2000-2008
Senator, North Carolina State Senate, 1990-2000
Representative, North Carolina State House of Representative, 1987-1990
Chair, Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission
Director, Community Hospital Geriatric Services
Teacher, Public Schools