Background
Steffen, Tina Marie was born on April 10, 1958 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Daughter of Lynn Troy and Mary Lou (Odell) Bavousett.
educator journalist home economist
Steffen, Tina Marie was born on April 10, 1958 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Daughter of Lynn Troy and Mary Lou (Odell) Bavousett.
Student, Sam Houston State University, 1978. Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Texas Tech University, 1981. Student, University Texas, Arlington, 2000—2002.
Lifestyle writer Big Spring (Texas) Herald, 1981-1982, lifestyle editor, 1982-1985, director creative services, 1985-1986. Reporter education beat Daily Ardmoreite, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1987. Freelance writer home economics reference books and curriculum guides Texas Education Agency and Texas Tech University Home Economics Curriculum Center, Lubbock, Texas, 1987-1989.
Feature writer, fashion editor, Lifestyle writer Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 1989-1991. Communications writer Fort Worth Indiana School District, 1991-1992. Assistant editor special features Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1992-1998.
Editor Abode magazine Impact Publications, Fort Worth, 1993-1994. Special features editor Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1998—2000. Substitute teacher Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District and Grapevine-Colleyville Indiana School District, 2002—2005.
Teacher St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, since 2005.
Member of Association Texas Professional Educators, Women in Communications, Inc. (chair freedom of information committee 1990-1991, Communicator of Year 1991), National Federation Press Women (First Place Writing award 1990), Texas Professional Communications (treasurer district 14 1990-1991, state scholarship director 1991-1993, numerous writing awards), Society Professional Journalists, American Association Family and Consumer Sciences, Smocking Arts Guild American, Lone Star Smocking Guild.
Married Gary Edgar Steffen, June 6, 1981. Children: Christopher Michael, Erin Marie.