Background
Cowardin, Dana Sue was born on October 26, 1952 in Dover, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William John and Mildred Toomey (Little) Obermiller.
coach consultant physical education educator
Cowardin, Dana Sue was born on October 26, 1952 in Dover, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William John and Mildred Toomey (Little) Obermiller.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio State University, 1975. Health certified, Ohio State University, 1976. Master of Arts in Special Education, Ohio State University, 1981.
Adapted physical education certified, Ohio State University, 2000.
Recreation leader, Columbus (Ohio) Parks and Recreation, 1975-1979;
substitute teacher, Columbus Public School, South-Western City Schools, Whitehall School, 1975-1979;
learning disabilities tutor, South-Western City Schools, 1979-1980;
physical education teacher, South-Western City Schools, since 1981. Saturday family workshop consultant Drug-Free Schools Consortium and Grove City Police Department, Columbus, since 1991. Coordinator core team Finland Middle School, Columbus, since 1990, chairman advisor/advisee program, since 1991, volleyball coach since 1984.
Member committee Physical Education Course of Study, Columbus, 1988-1990, Ohio Middle School State Conference, Columbus, 1992-1993. Instructor high ropes course Initiatives and Accessible Challenge, Camp Mary Orton, Columbus, since 1985. Cooperating teacher Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1986.
Member National Middle School Association, American Alliance Health, Physical Education and Dance, Ohio Middle School Association (board directors, central region associate representative since 1991), Ohio Association Health, Physical Education and Dance, Greater Columbus Tennis Association, Franklin County Academy Physical Educators.
Married James Henry Cowardin, June 18, 1983. Children: Mary Beth, Claire Marie.