Wava Owens

Background

Owens, Wava was born on August 9, 1933 in Lompoc, California, United States. Daughter of Robert Dane Gilliland and Wava Grace (Johnston) King.

Education

Associate of Arts, Bakersfield College, 1976; Bachelor, California State University, Bakersfield, 1979; Master of Arts, California State University, Bakersfield, 1982.

Career

Instrnl. aide, Richland Elementary School District, Shafter, California, 1970-1978; elementary teacher, Richland Elementary School District, Shafter, 1979-1981; resource specialist, Richland Elementary School District, Shafter, 1981-1984; resource specialist, mentor, Richland Elementary School District, Shafter, 1984-1985; teacher, Wasco (California) Elementary School District, 1985-1986; resource specialist, mentor, Bakersfield (California) City School District, since 1986.

Achievements

• Wava Owens has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Auditor Parent-Teachers Association, Wasco, 1962. Leader Campfire Girls, Wasco, 1961-1963. Sec.Shafter Technology Advisory Committee Drug Awareness.

Member ASCD, Association Ednl. Therapists, Kern California Association Resource Specialists (president 1989-1991), Kern Reading Association.

Interests

• Avocations: oil painting, tole painting, writing children's stories and poetry, amateur radio, computer learning.

Connections

Married Eldoe Dale Owens, May 9, 1951. Children: Forrest D. Kimbriel, William N., Vickie D., Rebeka E., Thomas A.

Father:

Robert Dane Gilliland King

Mother:

Wava Grace (Johnston) King

Spouse:

Eldoe Dale Owens

child:

Vickie D. Owens

child:

Forrest D. Kimbriel Owens

child:

William N. Owens

child:

Thomas A. Owens

child:

Rebeka E. Owens