Helen Dawn Owens

Background

Owens, Helen Dawn was born on October 9, 1949 in Eastman, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Eli B. and Irene (Harrell) Branch.

Education

Associate of Arts, Miami (Florida) Dade Junior College, 1969; Bachelor of Science, Florida International U., 1978; Master of Education, Mercer U., 1986; Educational Specialist, Mercer U., 1991.

Career

Youth center director, Department Defense, Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, 1969-1970; English language instructor, Chinese Military Academy, Feng Shan, Taiwan, 1973-1975; teacher, music instructor, ABC Preschool, Miami, 1976-1978; kindergarten and music teacher, Berkshire School, Homestead, Florida, 1978-1979; teacher, reading specialist Perdue Elementary School, Houston County Board Education, Warner Robins, Georgia, since 1979. Member nominating committee member Georgia picture book of year U. Georgia, Athens, 1990-1991. Reading consultant for schools, county education boards, regional reading centers, Control Georgia, since 1990.

Achievements

• Helen Dawn Owens has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school educator, reading consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive board directors Ladies Ministries, Church of God., Warner Robins, 1990-1994. Director International City Girls' Club, Warner Robins, 1990-1996. Member International Reading Association (Georgia county 1979-1996, director member development 1993-1996, vice president 1996-1997, president elect 1997-1998, president 1998-1999, past president Health Opportunities for People Everywhere county 1990-1992, Annette Hopson Svc. award 1998), Professional Association Georgia Education, International Platform Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, sewing, touring foreign countries, swimming, storytelling.

Connections

Married Bobby Lee Owens, December 9, 1967. Children: Leslie Owens-McDonald, Monica Dawn.

Father:

Eli B. Branch

Mother:

Irene (Harrell) Branch

Spouse:

Bobby Lee Owens

child:

Monica Dawn Owens

child:

Leslie Owens-McDonald Owens