Patricia Close Wilkens

Background

Wilkens, Patricia Close was born on February 3, 1944 in Kentfield, California, United States. Daughter of C. Donald and Florence (Williams) Close.

Education

BME, Hastings College, 1966. Master of Science, Emporia State University, 1971. Library. Media Specialist Certified, Emporia State University, 1989.

Career

Teacher grades 3-4, Unified School District, Morrowville, Kansas, 1966-1967; vocal music teacher grades 6-12, Unified School District #244, Burlington, Kansas, 1967-1971; legal secretary, Law Offices of Hannen and Reichart, Burlington, 1971-1973; medical secretary, Medical Center, Burlington, 1974-1986; library aid, Unified School District # 244, Burlington, 1986-1987; library media specialist, Unified School District # 244, Burlington, since 1987; private piano teacher, Burlington, since 1967; church organist, United Methodist Church, Burlington, since 1968.

Achievements

• Patricia Close Wilkens has been listed as a noteworthy library media specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Parent's Council, Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, 1992-1995. Member National Education Association (treasurer Kansas 1991-1993, local president since 1993), American Guild Organists, United Methodist Fellowship, Kansas Association School Libraries, Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Beta Sigma Phi (president 1989-1990, vice president 1992-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: sewing, quilting, square dancing, my daughters' activities.

Connections

Married: David A. Wilkens, August 5, 1966 (divorced October 1992). Children: Stephanie Lynn, Michelle Jeannette.