Background
Ridlen, Peggy O. was born on July 29, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Daughter of A. L. and Golden Delores (McCullogh) O'Neal.
Ridlen, Peggy O. was born on July 29, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Daughter of A. L. and Golden Delores (McCullogh) O'Neal.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Southwest Missouri State University, 1971. Master of Arts in Library. Science, University Missouri, 1977.
Elementary librarian, Hazelwood School District, Florissant, Missouri, 1971-1972; teacher, librarian, Escondido (California) Christian School, 1972-1974; librarian, Hazelwood West High School, St. Louis, 1974-1978; teacher, librarian, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis, since 1978. Writer, author language arts curriculum Hazelwood School District, Florissant, 1979-1994.
PTO secretary Harvest Ridge Elementary/Francis Howell School District, St. Charles, Missouri, 1991, president, 1992, school improvement team chairperson, 1993. Member National Council Teachers English, Missouri Association School Librarians.
Married Michael D. Ridlen, April 22, 1972. Children: Michelle Diane, Timothy Michael.