Dena Cox Yarbrough Bordelon

Background

Bordelon, Dena Cox Yarbrough was born on June 20, 1933 in Gorman, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Thomas and Imogene (Dunlap) Cox.

Education

Bachelor, Nicholls State University, 1964; Master of Education, Nicholls State University, 1971; postgraduate, Nicholls State University, 1978.

Career

Supervisor professional personnel, principal schools, elementary teacher, Terrebonne Parish School Board, Houma, Louisiana, 1964-1979; director special education services, Terrebonne Parish School Board, Houma, Louisiana, 1980-1991; retired,, 1991.

Achievements

• Dena Cox Yarbrough Bordelon has been listed as a noteworthy special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Terrebonne Literacy Council, Dulac Community Center. Member of advisory board Terrebonne Guidance Center. Member Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association, Council for Exceptional Children, Louisiana Mental Health Association, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, reading, theatre.

Connections

Married James Edgar Yarbrough, June 20, 1950.

Father:

William Thomas Cox

Mother:

Imogene (Dunlap) Cox

Spouse:

James Edgar Yarbrough