Background
Bechtel-Hoopes, Brenda Jean was born on February 9, 1955.
Bechtel-Hoopes, Brenda Jean was born on February 9, 1955.
Bachelor of Science in Education and English magna cum laude, Millersville University, 1977. Master of Arts in English, Millersville University, 1982. Certified in Biology, Wake Forest University.
Instructor Associated Press English and English Manheim Township High School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1977-1982. Instructor Associated Press biology and biology Forsyth Country Day School, Lewisville, North Carolina, 1983-1988, chairman sci department, 1987-1988. Instructor English Grey Culbreth Junior High School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1988-1989.
Instructor mathematics and environmental science Camelot Academy, Durham, 1989-1990. Instructor English and environmental chemistry, advisor literature magazine Jordan High School, since 1990. Tutor English and mathematics for learning disabled Camelot Academy, Durham, summer 1989.
Editor, item/specification writer Measurement Inc. Testing Service, Durham, summer 1990. Instructor Young Writers' Camp, Duke University, Durham, summers 1991-1996.
Swimming coach, lifeguard, American Red Cross instructor Skyline Swim Club, Lancaster, 1974-1978 (summers). Coach field hockey, swimming, diving, cross country Manheim Twp High School, Pennsylvania, archeological site, 1980 (summer). Naturalist United States Forest Service, 1983 (summer).
Volunteer Soup Kitchen, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 1984-1985. Riding instructor North Carolina Equestrian Center, Winston-Salem, 1984-1988, North Carolina Outward Bound School, Pisgah National Forest, 1984.