James Hinson

Dr. Hinson started a program of "Donuts and Dialog" along with Mr. Newby at DeKalb College affectionately called "UCLA" Upper Clarkston Lower Avondale by students. He was so engaging with student government and allowed us to start a faculty -student Judiciary committee. This during the end of the Vietnam War. He obtained financing to build the South Campus. I was vice president of student government and editor of the Baron. He was a major factor of my decision to obtain my teaching...

Dear Mrs. Hinson: I was the Director of Food Services for DeKalb during the time that Dr. Hinson was Superintendent. He actually hired me for that position. I wanted you to know what a wonderful leader he was and the most supportive of any Superintendent I had ever served under in the past. DeKalb Schools were never the same after he left. You were both missed when you moved to Florida and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Dr. Hinson was my very good friend in The Atlanta School System. He was the principal of Brown High and I the principal of Sylvan High. As a result we knew each other quite well and became a close friend. He was always cheerful and stood out as one of the most intellectual and engaging members of the entire System. His talents were quickly recognized and he soon was appointed the president of Dekalb College, a new community college which grew rapidly and he established additional campuses...

Dear Dot, We were so sorry to hear of Dr. Hinson's passing. Bob and I missed our frequent conversations with the two of you at Golden Corral due to covid keeping us out of restaurants. Dr. Hinson was my favorite TCC president during the 18 plus years I taught in the academic support division. He was a great president and fantastic person. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dorothy Pennington