Background
Odamtten, Helen Mary Daughter of Solomon Edmund and Marion Adeline (Dove) Odamtten.
Odamtten, Helen Mary Daughter of Solomon Edmund and Marion Adeline (Dove) Odamtten.
Bachelor in History and English, University Southampton, England, 1959. Diploma in Education, University London, 1960. Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, University Essex, Colchester, England, 1971.
Teacher english and history, assistant housemistress Achimota Secondary School, 1960-1962. Producer, programme organizer in schools broadcasting Ghana Broadcasting Company, 1963-1966, head programme training school, 1967-1974. Research fellow Language Centre, University Ghana, Legon, 1974-1984, senior research fellow, 1984-1998, retired, 1998.
Lecturer School of Performing Arts, Legon, since 1999.
Life member Ghana Society for Blind. Member International Phonetic Association, Linguistics Association Ghana, West African Linguistic Society, History Association Ghana, Ghana University Teachers Association, Legon Women's Society, International Association Women in Radio and television.