Background
Bandy-Hedden, Irene Gesa was born on August 30, 1940 in Montgomery, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Ernest and Gesa (Koehne) Wolff.
Bandy-Hedden, Irene Gesa was born on August 30, 1940 in Montgomery, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Ernest and Gesa (Koehne) Wolff.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio University, 1962. Master of Arts, Eastern Kentucky University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1979.
Biology teacher, Alachua County Schools, Gainesville, Florida, 1962-1964; English teacher, Cincinnati City Schools, 1964-1965; guidance supervisor, Eastern Kentucky U., Richmond, 1967-1968; guidance counselor, Napoleon (Ohio) City Schools, 1968-1973; guidance consultant, Ohio Department Education, Columbus, 1973-1976; assistant director guidance, Ohio Department Education, Columbus, 1976-1979; executive director administration, Ohio Department Education, Columbus, 1979-1982; assistant superintendent, Ohio Department Education, Columbus, since 1982.
Member Ohio University College Education Society Alumni and Friends (president 1983-1985), Ohio University National Alumni Association (board directors, president 1990-1992), Chief State School Officers (president study committee 1988-1989), Phi Delta Kappa (president Ohio chapter 1981-1982).
Married Larry R. Hedden, July 25, 1990. 1 child, Nicholas.