Born: Shelby, Ohio
Education:
Postgraduate Coursework, Ohio State University (1986-Present)
MEd, Bowling Green State University (1972)
BA in History and Political Science, Otterbein College (1966)
Certifications:
Certified Teacher, Grades 1-8, State of Ohio
Career:
Reading Specialist, Upper Arlington City Schools, Ohio (2005-Present)
Reading Recovery Teacher, Dublin City Schools, Ohio (1988-2005)
Reading Recovery Teacher, Marion City Schools (1986-1988)
Chapter I Reading Teacher, Marion City Schools (1978-1986)
Elementary Teacher, Marion City Schools, Ohio (1968-1978)
Elementary Teacher, Allen East Schools, Harrod, OH (1966-1968)
Career Related:
Adjunct Instructor, Reading Department, Graduate Studies, Ashland University, Ohio (1996)
Civic:
Royal Scots Highlanders, Mansfield, OH (1976-Present); Deacon, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Upper Arlington, OH (2006-2008); Republican National Committee, Washington, DC (1994-1995); Volunteer, American Heart Association, Worthington, OH (1991)
Creative Works:
Author, “Octopus Goes to School” (1995); Author, “The Parent Workshop” (1992)
Awards:
State of Ohio Master Teacher Award (2011); Excellence in Education Award, Dublin City Chamber of Commerce (1996-1997); Grantee, Dublin City Schools/Ohio Department of Education Teacher Award (1993); Excellence in Education Award Dublin City Chamber of Commerce (1991-1993); Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Scholar (1978)
Memberships:
Archaeological Institute of America; Ohio Education Association; Reading Recovery Council of North America; Columbus Museum of Art; Phi Delta Kappa; Delta Kappa Gamma; Phi Alpha Theta; Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Family:
Daughter of Burton Carl Van Asdale; Opal Mae (Harris) Van Asdale
Married Al Ramon Bordelon (10/26/1985); Clifford Charles Spohn (8/28/1965, Divorced 1982)
Hobbies:
Bagpiping and Scottish activities; Archaeology; Interior design; Harpsichord
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in America – 1999, 53rd Edition (pub. 1998)
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Who’s Who in American Education – 2006-2007, 7th Edition (pub. 2005)
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Who’s Who in the World – 2013, 30th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the World – 2005, 22nd Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2002, 19th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2001, 18th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the World – 1999, 16th Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in the World – 1998, 15th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2010-2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2007, 26th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2006-2007, 25th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2004-2005, 24th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)
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