Emily Ruth Branch Young

Background

Young, Emily Ruth Branch was born on October 18, 1943 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Johnie E. and Ruth Branch.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University Master of Science in Elementary Education, Southeastern Louisiana State University, 1988.

Career

Teacher, St. Thomas More School, Baton Rouge, 1970-1983; teacher, Park Forest Middle School, Baton Rouge, 1983-1985; teacher, Sherwood Middle School, Baton Rouge, 1985-1988; coordinator educational programs Center for Energy Studies,, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1988. Member Louisiana K-8 Science Curriculum Writing Task Force, 1990-1991. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Emily Ruth Branch Young has been listed as a noteworthy University official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NSTA (presenter 1991, 92), Louisiana Science Teachers Association (Outstanding Science Teacher of Year award 1987), Louisiana Environmental Educators Association, National Audubon Society, Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Greater Baton Rouge Area Science Educators Association Delta Kappa (Distinguished Svc. to Education award 1988, 92), Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: antiques, hands on science, reading.

Connections

Married Allen Young, January 9, 1962. 1 child, Ruth Allison.

Father:

Johnie E. Branch

Mother:

Ruth Branch

Spouse:

Allen Young

child:

Ruth Allison Young