Patricia Shane Bowers

Background

Bowers, Patricia Shane was born on August 8, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Harold Gray and Ruth Marion (Williams) S.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Indiana U., 1966; Master of Science in Counseling & Guidance, Indiana U., 1969; Educational Specialist in Reading Education, Indiana U., 1976; Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, U. North Carolina, 1987.

Career

Teacher, Culbreth Middle School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1972-1985; mathematics, science, reading coordinator, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 1986-1992; associate director, U. North Carolina Center for Mathematics & Science Education, Chapel Hill, since 1992.

Achievements

• Patricia Shane Bowers has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Science Teachers Association (board directors 1996-1998), National Science Education Leadership Association (board directors since 1992), North Carolina Science Teachers Association (board directors since 1987), North Carolina Science Leadership Association (board directors since 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: outdoor activities, sports.

Connections

Married Thomas Arnold, July 29, 1966. Children: Matthew Burkhart, Lisa Shane.

Father:

Harold Gray S.

Mother:

Ruth Marion (Williams) S.

Spouse:

Thomas Arnold

child:

Matthew Burkhart Bowers

child:

Lisa Shane Bowers