OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher NameDenise (McClurg) Kenna
SpouseMichael
ChildrenPatrick, Nathan, Charlie, Taylor
Address17 Shadow Creek Lane
Stillwater, OK 74074
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Phone(405) 747-0123
In what year did you retire from teaching?2010
How many years did you teach?31
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)

1989 - University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK - MME - Instrumental/Vocal Music, Piano
1979 - University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS - BME - Instrumental/Vocal Music, Piano

Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.)

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK - Mid-High Principal's Certificate, Grades 5-8
Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK - 26 credit hours completed toward Doctor of Education, Administration and Leadership

Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)

1998-2010 - Stillwater Schools, OK - String Orchestra (Grades 5-9), Assisted Orchestra (Grades 10-12)
1989-1998 - Wellston Schools, OK - Instrumental/Vocal (Grades 5-12)
1985-1987 - Perkins Schools, OK - Instrumental/Vocal (Grades 5-12)
1979-1981 - Cushing Schools, OK - Vocal Music, Guitar, Musical Theatre

Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)

Stillwater Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra performed as an honor group at the 2010 All-OMEA Convention in Tulsa

Professional Education Associations

ACDA/OCDA
- member 1979-1998

MENC/OMEA
- member 1979-present

OMAA
- member 1998-present

ASTA
- member 1998-present

Personal Honors and Awards

1995 - Teacher of the Year - Wellston Public Schools

Nominated numerous times for Who's Who Among American Women
and Who's Who Among American Teachers

Retirement Years (jobs, accomplishments, travel, etc.)

Teaching string orchestra grades 6-7, Stillwater Middle School
Teaching private piano
Pianist for Sunnybrook Christian Church, Stillwater
Traveling, playing golf, swimming, flower gardening, home projects

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 740-9306
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