Karen Leigh Jordan

Background

Jordan, Karen Leigh was born on November 20, 1954 in Freeport, Texas, United States. Daughter of Matt Culum and Laura Louise (English) Arrington.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism magna cum laude, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1976.

Career

Intern, Wall St. Journal, Dallas, summer 1976; assistant news editor, Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News, 1976-1977; sports copy editor, Dallas Morning News, 1977-1979; assistant travel editor, Dallas Morning News, 1979-1981; travel editor, Dallas Morning News, since 1981. Judge journalism competition University Interscholastic League, Texas, 1976.

Achievements

• Karen Leigh Jordan has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper travel editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Teaching assistant Garden Ridge Church of Christ, Lewisville, Texas, since 1988. Member Society American Travel Writers (writing, editing and photography awards1981-), Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Delta Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, snow skiing, photography, reading, sports.

Connections

Married William David Jordan, May 8, 1982. 1 child, Lauren Kathryn.

Father:

Matt Culum Arrington

Mother:

Laura Louise (English) Arrington

Spouse:

William David Jordan

child:

Lauren Kathryn Jordan