About Bill

Bill's family from left: Daughter, Jennifer Tippett, Teacher Son-in-law, Jerry Tippett, Police Officer Grandson, JP Wife, Michelle, Teacher Bill Son, Bill, Jr., Realtor Daughter-in-law, Janelle, Physician's Assistant

The Dudley Family

Personal

Born February 27, 1944 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Moved to St. Petersburg 51 years ago and into District 3, 48 years ago. Parents Bob and Gladys Dudley are both deceased. Two children, Jennifer and Bill, Jr. by Patricia, who is deceased. Married to Michelle for 15 years. Member of Northeast Presbyterian Church. Bill and his family have lived in Snell Isle for 38 years.

Education

• High School: Graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg in 1963. (Played football and was Captain of the Swim Team.)
• College: Graduated from St. Petersburg Jr. College with an A.A. degree.
• Received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from University of South Florida in 1968.
• Received a Master of Science degree in Administration and Supervision from Stetson University.

Employment

• 2006: Retired after 38 years as a public school teacher
• 1971-2006: Northeast High School, St. Petersburg, Florida<
  Primary teaching duty is Driver Education, but also taught Physical Education, Personal Fitness, American Government, and Earth Science. Football Coach for 12 years, Head Coach of Cross Country for 21years, and Head Wrestling Coach for 30 years.
• 1969-1971: Meadowlawn Jr. High School, St. Petersburg, Florida
  Teaching responsibilities: Physical Education. Basketball coach.
• 1968-1969: Mims Elementary School, Mims, Florida
  Teaching responsibilities: Physical Education for both regular and special education students.
• 1965-1966: United States Capital Police Force
  Appointed by Congressman William C. Cramer as his first patronage.

Leadership and Community Involvement

• President, Snell Isle Property Owners Association 2007
• Snell Isle Property Owners Association Board 2005 and 2006
• C.O.N.A. Mentor 2006 and 2007
• Pinellas County Wrestling Coach of the Year, 2006
• C.O.N.A. Leadership Class 2005(Council On Neighborhood Associations)
• Northeast Exchange Club 2005
• Tiger Bay 2005
• St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce - Focus St. Pete XIV 2003 Leadership Program
• Department Chairman for Physical Education, Driver Education, Health, and Auto Technology
• Past President of Pinellas County Coaches Association
• Pinellas County Wrestling Coach of the Year, 2001
• Budget (Supplements) Committee for School Board of Pinellas County
• Organizer of St. Peterburg City Championship Wrestling Tournament
• Volunteer, Northeast Exchange Club RibFest (for 5 years prior to membership)
• Volunteer, All Children's Hospital Taste of Pinellas