Background

Leaven, Glorious Sharpless was born on September 27, 1941 in Hampstead, North Carolina, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Winston-Salem State University, 1964.

Career

Teacher, Annandale Elementary School, Hampstead, 1964-1968; teacher special education, Topsail High School, Hampstead, 1968-1972; reading specialist, Topsail High School, Topsail Middle School, Hampstead, since 1972.

Achievements

• Glorious Sharpless Leaven has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator, reading specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, North Carolina Association Educators, International Reading Association (president Cafe Fear county since 1992), North Carolina Reading Association, South Pender Alumni Association (sec.tng. 1991-1992), Winston-Salem State University Alumni (finance secretary 1989-1992), Olivet Social Women Club (treasurer 1990-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: piano, drawing, writing, storytelling, singing.

Connections

Daughter of James Edward Senior and Lecola (Shepard) Sharpless. Divorced; children: Grady Funderburk, Bryan Funderburk.

Father:

James Edward Senior Sharpless

Mother:

Lecola (Shepard) Sharpless

child:

Bryan Funderburk Leaven

child:

Grady Funderburk Leaven