It’s time we start highlighting some of our outstanding Veterans! Donna and Jay bring on Mike Clark, a 26 year Army helicopter pilot and 28 years educator to discuss his life over the decades, how the military has changed since his days, and why he continues to support his community and veterans.
Originally from Iowa, the Clark family moved from Arizona to Spring Branch, TX in September 2015. Mike enlisted in the Army in 1966 eventually retiring in 1992 in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. He served in various command and staff positions in many U. S. and overseas locations including two combat tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He was also a Phoenix Police Officer/Helicopter Pilot and a member of the Arizona Army National Guard for 2 years during a short break in active military service.
Mike began a 2nd career in education in 1992 as a high school teacher with Dysart Unified School District, El Mirage, AZ; a high school teacher, high school Dean of Students, high school Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Schools at Piñon Unified School District. Mike retired from education in 2013 as Principal/Superintendent of Pine Strawberry Elementary School and Pine Strawberry Elementary School District. He also served as an educational consultant for one year specializing in leadership training and grant writing among other responsibilities. Mike has served on multiple boards for various community volunteer organizations, is an active Kiwanian with the Texas Hill Country Kiwanis Club and a member of the Alamo Chapter of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.
Mike’s formal civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master of Arts Degree in Management and Supervision from Central Michigan University, an Educational Administration Certification from the University of Phoenix plus many post graduate hours in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He currently holds an Arizona Principal and Superintendent’s Teaching/Administrator’s Certificate. His military education includes the U.S. Army Aviation School where he received his pilot’s training and wings, the Field Artillery Officers Advanced Course, the Command and General Staff College, and the Command, Control, Communications Staff Officers Course at the Armed Forces Staff College.
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