Background
Martens, Betty Joan was born on July 14, 1954 in Rochester, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Russell Dale and Bonnie Jean Walters.
Martens, Betty Joan was born on July 14, 1954 in Rochester, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Russell Dale and Bonnie Jean Walters.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1977. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1979. Master of Library Science, Indiana University, 1996.
2nd grade teacher Akron Elementary School, Indiana, 1977—1987, 1990—1991, 6th grade teacher, 1987—1990. 1st grade teacher Columbia Elementary School, Rochester, 1991—1992. 6th grade teacher Rochester Middle School, 1992—1998, choral music director, since 1998.
President Tippecanoe Valley Classroom Teachers Association, Mentone, Indiana, 1984—1985, Mentone, 1986—1987, building representative, Indiana.
Active Rochester City Council, 1979—1982. Director Bells of Grace Handbell Choir. Member of National Education Association, Rochester Classroom Teachers Association, Indiana State Teachers Association.
Married Mark Edward Martens, June 4, 1977. Children: Katie Bess Walters Martens, Sadie Jean Walters Martens.