Norma Lu Hafenstein

Background

Hafenstein, Norma Lu was born on January 24, 1957 in Topeka. Daughter of Arnold William and Lola Frances (Barger) Hafenstein.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Emporia State University, 1979; Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1980; postgraduate, U. Kansas, 1981-1983; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Denver, 1986.

Career

Teacher language arts and art, St. George (Kansas) Junior H.S., 1979-1980; gifted facilitator, Leavenworth County (Kansas) Special Education Cooperative, 1980-1983; graduate research assistant school education, U. Denver, Denver, 1983-1984; program director University for Youth, U. Denver, Denver, 1984-1986; assistant professor education, U. Denver, Denver, since 1984; director Ricks Center for Gifted Children, U. Denver, Denver, since 1984. Consultant on gifted education nationwide, since 1980. Commissioner mathematics, science and technical State of Colorado, Denver, 1990-1992.

Presenter regional, national and international conferences.

Achievements

• Norma Lu Hafenstein has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Supporter Women's Foundation of Colorado, Denver, since 1989, The Safehouse, Denver, since 1989. Member ASCD, American Ednl. Research Association, National Association for Gifted Children (preschooling/primary co-chair 1985-1987, program chair since 1994, committee chair 1996-1997).

Connections

Married Keith Douglas Holmes, February 14, 1988. Children: Claire Dorianne, Austin William.

Father:

Arnold William Hafenstein

Mother:

Lola Frances (Barger) Hafenstein

Spouse:

Keith Douglas Holmes

child:

Claire Dorianne Hafenstein

child:

Austin William Hafenstein