Background
Owen, Sarah Barker was born on July 1, 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina. Daughter of William Jefferson and M. Pearl (Quackenbush) Barker.
consultant school system administrator
Owen, Sarah Barker was born on July 1, 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina. Daughter of William Jefferson and M. Pearl (Quackenbush) Barker.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Western Carolina U., 1967; Master of Education, Clemson U., 1977; postgraduate, Clemson U., 1990-1993.
5th grade teacher, Nahunta Elementary School, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 1967; 3d grade teacher, Meadow Lane School, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 1967-1970; 2nd grade teacher, Pace Academy, Greenville, North Carolina, 1971-1973; kindergarten and 1st grade teacher, Wahl Coates Laboratory School, Greenville, North Carolina, 1973-1974; 3rd and 4th grade mathematics teacher, Northside Elementary, Seneca, South Carolina., 1979-1986; coordinator teacher training, Oconee School District, Walhalla, South Carolina., 1986-1993; coordinator stratetic planning and remedial programs, Oconee School District, Walhalla, South Carolina., since 1993. Freelance consultant for educators cooperative learning, higher-order thinking skills, classroom management, and effective teaching strategies.
Member Seneca City Council, 1982-1988. Board directors United Way, Oconee County,1993-. Member Seneca Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1988-1990), Alpha Delta Kappa (historian 1992-1994, sergeant-at-arms 1994-1996, Member of Year 1993).
Married Donald A. Owen, July 10, 1966. Children: Brett, Christi.
