Why Boarding School
Major (LWMA) Joe Watson
Director of Admissions / Band Director
Major Joe Watson serves as the Academy's Admission Officer and has 30 years of service to Lyman Ward as a teacher, coach, and administrator. Major Watson is a native of Gainesville, FL and grew up in Auburn, AL where he graduated from high school after playing baseball and being selected as an All State musician. He attended Auburn University where he received his degree in Education in 1981. While attending Auburn he was a member of the Auburn University Marching Band as well as the Auburn Knights Orchestra.
After accepting a teaching position at Lyman Ward Major Watson became the band director, and has also taught history, science, and coached baseball. Major Watson has been recognized by the Alabama Association of Independent Schools for his distinguished service as an educator at both the 20 and 30 year marks. He and his wife, Becky, reside in Camp Hill and have two daughters. Major Watson is an avid Auburn University fan and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and boating on nearby Lake Martin.
| 1-800-798-9151 | joe.watson@lwma.org |
