Helen Kem Carstarphen Cox

Background

Cox, Helen Kem Carstarphen was born on May 26, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Oney Kem and Blanche Agusta (Towson) Carstarphen.

Education

Bachelor, George Washington University, 1941. Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling, North Texas State University, 1968. Student, Queens University, 1954.

Student, East Texas State University, 1971.

Career

Elementary teacher, New York City Board Education, 1954-1961; special education teacher, Carrollton (Texas)-Farmers Branch Indiana School District, 1961-1985; instructor General Educational Development preparation, Brookhaven Community College, Farmers Branch, Texas, since 1985.

Achievements

• Helen Kem Carstarphen Cox has been listed as a noteworthy elementary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder Covenant Presbyterian Church Carrollton, ordained Stephen minister, 1993. Circuit moderator Presbyterian Women. Member American Association of University Women, Parent-Teachers Association (life), Daughters of the American Revolution, Association Childhood Education International (president), Scottish Societies, Daughters of Caledonia (president), Farmers Branch Women's Club, Toastmistresses (president), Pi Lambda Theta, Kappa Delta.

Interests

• Avocations: volunteer work, travel, reading, genealogy, home decoration.

Connections

Married Butler Ralston Cox, March 28, 1942 (deceased 1991).

Father:

Oney Kem Carstarphen

Mother:

Blanche Agusta (Towson) Carstarphen

Spouse:

Butler Ralston Cox