Jo Beth Van Arkel

Background

Arkel, Jo Beth Van was born on July 18, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Rue Clay and Beatrice Walker.

Education

Bachelor in Liberal Studies, Texas Christian U., 1979; Master of Arts in Literature, Texas Christian U., 1981; Master of Fine Arts in Fiction Writing, U. Oregon, 1982.

Career

Associate editor, Northwest Review, Eugene, Oregon, 1981-1982; instructor, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Oregon, 1981-1982; instructor, Evangel College, Springfield, Missouri, 1983-1984; assistant professor, Drury College, Springfield, 1984-1993; associate professor, Drury College, Springfield, since 1988; director writing center, Drury College, Springfield, 1985-1992; co-director women's studies, Drury College, Springfield, 1993.

Achievements

• Jo Beth Van Arkel has been listed as a notable Writer, editor, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ozark Writers League, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Jon William Van Arkel, August 16, 1980. Children: Matthew Clay, Case Daniel.

Father:

Rue Clay Walker

Mother:

Beatrice Walker

Spouse:

Jon William Van Arkel

child:

Case Daniel Arkel

child:

Matthew Clay Arkel