Karen Padgett Bell

Background

Bell, Karen Padgett was born on December 20, 1956 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Jerry Donald Padgett and Sandra Jones Bright.

Education

AS, Isothermal Community College, Spindale, North Carolina, 1977; Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Gardner Webb U., Boiling Springs, North Carolina, 1981; Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, We. Carolina U., Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1987.

Career

Teacher's assistant, Cleveland County Schools, Shelby, North Carolina, 1977-1982; teacher first grade, Cleveland County Schools, Shelby, North Carolina, since 1982.

Achievements

• Karen Padgett Bell has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association for Childhood Education International (vice president since 1986), North Carolina Association for Childhood Education International (staff officer 1990-1993), North Carolina Science Teachers Association, Alpha Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: walking, gardening, reading, cooking.

Connections

Married Gary Cooper Bell, June 14, 1975.

Father:

Jerry Donald Padgett

Mother:

Sandra Jones Bright

Spouse:

Gary Cooper Bell