[1] After graduating from Cornell, Cole served as the principal of high schools at Greenwood, Painted Post, and Addison.

[3] In 1941, he received an honorary degree in Doctor of Pedagogy from Oglethorpe University.

In this capacity, he sponsored the "Cole Laws" of 1925, which helped fund local school districts within constitutional limitations.

[5] The bills were called "a long step in the improvement of the State's educational system.

"[6] In recognition of Cole's leadership on these issues, he was appointed counsel of the State Education Department on July 1, 1926.