OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher NameRobert E. Steichen
SpouseMargaret
ChildrenJeanne, Kevin, Suzanne, Brenda, Jerry and Barry
Address1825 E Tonkawa
Tonkawa, OK 74653
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Phone(580) 628-3253
In what year did you retire from teaching?1991
How many years did you teach?41
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)

1968 - Arizona State University; Tempe, AZ - ES - Counseling and Guidance
1952 - Oklahoma A & M College; Stillwater, OK - MS - Secondary Administration
1950 - Oklahoma A & M College; Stillwater, OK - BME - Music Education

Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)

1967-1991 - Northern Oklahoma College, OK - Instrumental Music and Director of Counseling
1957-1967 - Tonkawa Schools, OK - Band and Counselor
1953-1957 - Waynoka Schools, OK - Band and Vocal
1950-1953 - Minco Schools, OK - Band, Glee Club and Elementary

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

Bands at Minco, Waynoka and Tonkawa were awarded superior ratings during various years at marching contests

Professional Education Associations

MENC/OMEA
NEA - life member
OEA - retired
President of Oklahoma Career Development Association in 1976-1977
OCDA
American Counseling Association
Oklahoma Counseling Association

Personal Honors and Awards

2006 - V.I.M. Award - Oklahoma Retired Teachers Association
1999 - Lifetime Service Award - Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce

Military Experience:
World War II - two years - Army Air Force

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

Teaching
Leadership classes
Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

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