Ann Knight Hawkins

Background

Hawkins, Ann Knight was born on January 13, 1939 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of James Burnice and Eunice (Flynt) Knight.

Education

Student, Jones County Junior College, 1955-1956, 63-64; student, University Southern Mississippi, 1965-1967; student, William Carey College, 1970-1971; student, Institute Children's Literature, 1995.

Career

Private piano and vocal teacher, Laurel, since 1964. Church secretary Wildwood Baptist Church, Laurel, 1961-1962. Music teacher Powers Elem.Sch., Laurel, 1964-1975.

Church organist, pianist Eastview Baptist Church. Owner, director, teacher Melody Lane Studios, Laurel, since 1976.

Achievements

• Ann Knight Hawkins has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Museum Teachers National Association (certified), National Guild Piano Teachers (Hall ofFame), National Fraternity Student Musicians (sponsor), Mississippi Music Teachers Association (Outstanding Piano Teacher 1997), Jones County Music Teachers Association (2d vice president, secretary, committee).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing for children.

Connections

Married Thomas Marion Hawkins (divorced May 1977). Children: Mary Kathleen, Kim Louise.

Father:

James Burnice Knight

Mother:

Eunice (Flynt) Knight

Spouse:

Thomas Marion Hawkins

child:

Kim Louise Hawkins

child:

Mary Kathleen Hawkins