THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 18, 1996 TAG: 9609170116
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: CLOSE-UP
LENGTH: 54 lines
Tim Jenney arrived here from South Carolina a little more than six months ago to take the helm of the city's schools, so it's only natural that he's still getting acquainted with the community.
You have to feel for him, though, when he admits that his ``sense of direction isn't very good.'' Learning how to get around the Beach requires almost a sixth sense to untangle the maze of streets and boulevards that indirectly connect us all.
When it comes to professional direction, however, it's clear he knows what he wants and where he thinks our schools ought to be. He's a no-nonsense kind of leader.
Full name: Timothy R. Jenney.
Hometown: Battle Creek, Mich.
What brought you to the Beach? Superintendency.
Birthdate: 1952.
Occupation: Superintendency, Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Nickname: Tim.
Marital status: Married.
Children: Three.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Involved in woodworking.
Last smart thing you did: Moved to Virginia Beach.
Last dumb thing you did: Sometimes my sense of direction isn't very good.
Favorite meal: Steak on the grill.
Favorite movies: Those that remind us about the realistic lessons of life.
Favorite song: ``Unforgettable,'' by Natalie Cole - the song I danced to with my daughter on her wedding day.
Last book read: ``The Discipline of Market Leaders.''
Hobbies: Woodworking.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Slow down some.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Nothing - everything about her makes her unique.
Secret vice: If I told, it would no longer be secret.
Favorite restaurant: Too many to choose. We're experimenting across the city.
Your favorite night on the town: A quiet dinner with my wife.
Favorite TV shows: ``Seinfeld.''
Favorite sport: High school wrestling.
Last vacation: Hawaii - more than two years ago.
Pets: Sam (Golden Retriever) and Lucy (Springer Spaniel).
Worst job: I wouldn't touch this question under any circumstances.
Of what achievements are you most proud? My marriage, my family, my career.
What would you like as your epitaph? Worked hard, was dependable, was a good role model. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by D. KEVIN ELLIOTT by CNB