Susan Ann Koons

Background

Koons, Susan Ann was born on April 4, 1949 in Des Moines. Daughter of George Edward and Hazel Olive (Boswell) Koons.

Education

Bachelor, U. Iowa, 1971; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1972; Master of Education, Drake U., 1984.

Career

Assistant cataloguer law library, Drake U., Des Moines, 1972-1974; media specialist, Heartland Area Education Agency, Ankeny, Iowa., 1974-1975; media specialist, Hillside Junior High School, West Des Moines, Iowa., 1975-1977; media specialist, Stillwell Junior High School, West Des Moines, 1977-1984; guidance counselor, Watrous Elementary School, Des Moines, 1984-1988; guidance counselor, Park Avenue Elementary School, Des Moines, 1984-1988; guidance counselor, Merrill Middle School, Des Moines, since 1988. Consultant stress management, independent and family counseling Holdsworth, Inc., Des Moines, since 1991.

Achievements

• Susan Ann Koons has been listed as a noteworthy School guidance counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Beyond War, Des Moines, 1984-1986. Member National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Iowa Counseling Association, Des Moines Education Association, Sierra Club (board directors Des Moines chapter 1985-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, theater, snow and water skiing, tennis, traveling.

Connections

Married Norman Lee Halverson, September 17, 1988. 1 child, Gabriel Lee Halverson.

Father:

George Edward Koons

Mother:

Hazel Olive (Boswell) Koons

Spouse:

Norman Lee Halverson

child:

Gabriel Lee Halverson Koons