Background
Riecken, Ellnora Alma was born on March 21, 1934 in Delaware, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William Emil and Alma Ellanora (Gollner) Riecken.
Riecken, Ellnora Alma was born on March 21, 1934 in Delaware, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William Emil and Alma Ellanora (Gollner) Riecken.
Bachelor cum laude, Millsaps College, 1955. Master of Music, Florida State University, 1957. Graduate, University Miami, 1986—1987.
Teacher, Filer Junior High, Hialeah, Florida, 1956-1972;
choral director, H. Mann Junior High, Miami, Florida, 1972-1974;
music teacher, Olympia Heights Elementary, Miami, 1974-1980;
music teacher, Melrose Elementary, Miami
retired, Melrose Elementary, Miami, 1996. Tour member Kjelson Summer Chorale, Miami, 1970. Performing member Civic Chorale of Greater Miami, since 1970.
Department representative Melrose Faculty Council, Miami, 1984-1987.
Panel speaker Soroptomist Club Regional Convention, Atlanta, 1960. Credentials chairman Venture Club National Convention, Miami, 1964. Team lay speaker Sunshine Via De Cristo Retreat, Miami, 1984.
Sunday school class recording secretary 1st United Methodist Church Coral Gables, Florida, 1984-1985, vice president, 1998-1999, president, 1999-1900. Sunday school class recording secretary Hibiscus Fine Arts Guild, vice president, 2004-2007, president, since 2007. Member Music Educators National Conference, Florida Music Educators Association, Dade County Retired Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, United Teachers of Dade County, Hibiscus Fine Arts Guild Miami Springs, United Methodist Women (circle vice chairman 1987-1989).