Background
Olden, Anna Beatrice was born on March 15, 1931 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Allen and Anna (Wallace) Bethea.
Olden, Anna Beatrice was born on March 15, 1931 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Allen and Anna (Wallace) Bethea.
Bachelor of Arts, Bennett College, 1952. Postgraduate Bank Street College, New York City, American University, Marywood College, Loyola College m. Simon J. Olden Junior, July 12, 1953 (division).
Teacher Kannapolis (North Carolina) Public Schools, 1952-1953, Rochdale School, Jamaica, New York, 1955-1969, Carousel School, Jamaica, New York and Headstart teacher, curriculum coordinator, supervisor, Saint Albans, New York, 1955-1969. Teacher Cecil County (Maryland.) Public Schools, 1969-1990, retired, 1990. Active Arthritis Foundation.
Chef Black History luncheon Maryland Bank North America, 1994.
Active Arthritis Foundation. Chef Black History Luncheon Maryland Bank North America, 1994. Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (executive board member), NEAR, National Education Association, Bennett College Alumnae Association (Delaware valley & national chapters), Cecil County Retired Teacher's Association, Cecil County Reading Association, Heal and Cease (national chapter, Pennsylvania chapter), International Reading Association, Cecil County Teachers Association, Delaware Retired Teachers Association, Maryland Teachers Association, Grandma's Club.
Married Simon J. Olden, July 22, 1953 (divorced). Children: Darryl Craig, Pamela Lynette, Brian Kevin.