Background
Polen, Carole Ann Kelderman Van was born on June 7, 1950 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Robert Elmer Kelderman and Evelyn Ruth (Van Ommen) Cunningham.
Polen, Carole Ann Kelderman Van was born on June 7, 1950 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Robert Elmer Kelderman and Evelyn Ruth (Van Ommen) Cunningham.
Bachelor in Psychology and Sociology, Central University of Iowa, 1972. Master of Arts in Special Education, Northeast Missouri State University, 1991.
Special education teacher Oskaloosa Junior and Senior High Schools, 1979-1983. Administrator Mahaska Diamond Shelter, Oskaloosa, 1983-1985. Substitute teacher Cartwright School District, Phoenix, 1985-1987.
Special education teacher K-12 multicategorical resource room Firemont (Iowa) School, 1987-1989. Special education teacher K-6 mutlicategorical program Eddyville (Iowa) School, since 1989. Adjunct professor psychology Buena Vista College, Ottumwa, Iowa, since 1991.
Advisory board Mahaska Diamond Shelter, Oskaloosa, 1980-1982, board directors, 1983-1985. Consultant phase III North Central Regional Educational Laboratory.
Mayor Kirkville, Iowa. Volunteer campaign State Republican Candidate, 1984. Fund raiser Mahaska Diamond Shelter, Oskaloosa, 1983-1985.
Member National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, National Association for Learning Disabilities, Iowa Association for Learning Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children, League of Women Voters, Democratic Women.
Married Jerry Lee Van Polen, August 10, 1989. Children: Amy Catherine, Angela Jo, Jason Lee.