Ima Charlene Dunn

Background

Dunn, Ima Charlene was born on January 29, 1941 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Willim Arthur and Fern Evelyn (Traylor) Gant.

Education

Associate of Arts, University of Southern Colorado, 1960; Bachelor in Elementary Education, U. Northern Colorado, 1962; postgraduate, U. New Mexico Master of Arts in Special Education, Center State University, 1966; Doctor of Education in Special Education, U. Northern Colorado, 1973; postgraduate, Western State College, 1975; postgraduate, Fort Hays State University, 1981.

Career

Teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools, 1962-1965; instructor, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, 1966-1968; specialist in field experiences, U. Northern Colorado, 1971-1973; coordinator secondary reading, Pueblo School District #70, 1968-1971; coordinator secondary education, Pueblo School District #70, 1973-1974; director special services, Pueblo School District #70, since 1974. Lecturer, instructor Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children, 1966, Colorado Reading Association Convention, 1967, U. Northern Colorado, 1972, Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1973. Consultant South Center Board Cooperative Services, 1974-1975, Giles Inservice Training Model, 1974-1975, Right-to-Read, Colorado, 1974, Giles Education Center, 1977.

Achievements

• Ima Charlene Dunn has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Colorado Association School Executives, Council for Exceptional Children (president Pueblo chapter 1975-1976, co-president 1976-1978), Council for Adminstrs. Special Education, American Association School Adminstrs., American Association of University Women, Center State University Alumni Association, Association for Curriculum Development (secretary-treasurer Pueblo chapter 1974-1975), International Platform Association, Order Eastern Star (grand Esther 1972-1973, grand rep.1984-1987), Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, reading, gardening.

Connections

Father:

Willim Arthur Gant

Mother:

Fern Evelyn (Traylor) Gant