Ruthie Junell Owens

Background

Owens, Ruthie Junell was born on November 15, 1938 in Cornerville, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Joshua Athaniel and Christine Aretabob (Lewis) Collins.

Education

Associate of Arts, Olive Harvey College, 1974; Bachelor, Chicago State University, 1975; Master of Arts, DePaul University, 1981.

Career

Teacher of English, Julian H.S., Chicago, 1975-1976; teacher of English, Mather H.S., Chicago, 1976-1977; teacher of English, Metro H.S., Chicago, 1977-1980; teacher mathematics and English, Steinmetz H.S., Chicago, 1982-1986; teacher English, Corliss H.S., Chicago, 1986-1990; math teacher, coordinator, Bogan H.S., Chicago, since 1990. Consultant University of Illinois, Chicago, 1991-1994. Speech coach Corliss H.S., 1988-1990.

Teacher of English Chicago State University, 1982-1986.

Achievements

• Ruthie Junell Owens has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member North Historic Pullman, Chicago, 1993-1994.

Interests

• Avocations: sewing, fishing, playing organ, piano, traveling.

Connections

Married John Earl Owens, April 15, 1956. Children: John Earl Owens II, Anthony Lemar Owens.

Father:

Joshua Athaniel Collins

Mother:

Christine Aretabob (Lewis) Collins

Spouse:

John Earl Owens

child:

John Earl Owens II Owens

child:

Anthony Lemar Owens