Background
Ryken-Young, Jody Janell was born on August 24, 1962 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of James D. and Janell M. (Borcherding) Ryken.
Ryken-Young, Jody Janell was born on August 24, 1962 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of James D. and Janell M. (Borcherding) Ryken.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1984.
Early childhood special education home interventionist, Green Valley Area Education Agency 14, Creston, Iowa., since 1984. Member Iowa State Parent-Educator Steering committee, Des Moines, 1989-1993.
Secretary Union County Child Care Center, Creston, 1989-1992. Member Union County Family Support Council, Creston, since 1989. Member Adair County Action Committee, Greenfield, Iowa, since 1989.
Board member Southern Prairie Young Men's Christian Association. Member Council for Exceptional Children, Iowa Council for Early Intervention Services (board directors 1991-1999), Iowa Council for Exceptional Children (chapter governor 1987-1988), Delta Kappa Gamma.