Diane Ellen Abernathy

Background

Abernathy, Diane Ellen was born on September 1, 1949 in Bethesda, Maryland. Daughter of Gene Dixon and Jean Ellen (Ryan) Robertson.

Education

Bachelor, Ball State University, 1971; Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1972; endorsement gifted/talented education, Purdue University, 1990.

Career

Teacher, Jennings County Schools, North Vernon, Indiana, since 1972. Problem-solving coach Future Problem Solvers, North Vernon, 1984-1992. Chair gifted/talented curriculum committee Jennings County Schools, North Vernon, 1987-1991, gifted/talented counsel, since 1991, curriculum senate, 1989-1991.

Judge, workshop leader Odyssey of the Mind, Department Education, Indianapolis, since 1988.

Achievements

• Diane Ellen Abernathy has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Pastor, parish committee 1st United Methodist Church, North Vernon, 1993-1996. Member International Association for Childhood Education, Delta Kappa Gamma, Delta Theta Tau (committee chair 1983-1985, secretary 1986-1988).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, ATVs, traveling.

Connections

Married Paul Abernathy, October 30, 1976 (divorced 1987). 1 child, Emily Marie.

Father:

Gene Dixon Robertson

Mother:

Jean Ellen (Ryan) Robertson

Spouse:

Paul Abernathy

child:

Emily Marie Abernathy