Background
Walker, Carol Ellen Burton was born on July 23, 1934 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Merle Wilson and Helen Mildred (Thomas) Burton.
Walker, Carol Ellen Burton was born on July 23, 1934 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Merle Wilson and Helen Mildred (Thomas) Burton.
Bachelor, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1956; postgraduate, Indiana U., 1957; postgraduate, U. Louisville, 1972.
Teacher, Owensboro Public Schools, 1956-1958; teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, 1958-1963, 71-91; master director national leadership team, Oxyfresh, United States of America, Inc., since 1991. Curriculum writer, music textbook selection committee, music workshop leader Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville. Supervisor for student teachers Bellarmine College, U. Kentucky, Murray State University, U. Louisville, 1971-1991.
Member National Education Association, Kentucky Education Association, Jefferson County Education Association, National Federation Music Clubs (national board directors since 1991), Kentucky Federation Music Clubs (president 1987-1991), Music Educators National Conference, Kentucky Music Educators Association (president Dist.12 1986-1988), MacDowell Music Club (president 1969-1971), Thoroughbred Ladies Auxiliary (treasurer 1980-1993, Woman of Year 1987), Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married William Marvin Walker, June 28, 1958. Children: Sara Helen, David William.