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A Marquis Who's Who Magazine 65 CAROLYN GRACE THEW BORDELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR Columbus, OH A passionate educator with more than 50 years of professional experience under her belt, Carolyn Grace Thew Bordelon has been a reading specialist with the Upper Arlington City School District in Ohio since 2005. Stumbling upon her profession by chance and with a little bit of luck, Ms. Bordelon aspired to influence young students to find as much enjoyment in reading as she did while she was growing up. To prepare for her successful career, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Otterbein University and a Master of Arts in education from Bowling Green State University. She has been subsequently continuing her education since 1986, completing postgraduate coursework at The Ohio State University. For a brief period of time in 1996, Ms. Bordelon served as an adjunct instructor in the reading department of the graduate studies program at Ashland University. She credits her success to her many mentors throughout her tenure, including Dr. Nyra Terry, a bright influencer who inspired Ms. Bordelon to become a Reading Recovery teacher. Alongside her professional endeavors, she has been a member of the Royal Scots Highlanders since 1976. In addition, she has served as a deacon of Covenant Presbyterian Church. An author as well as an avid reader, Ms. Bordelon has penned two books, “Octopus Goes to School” and “The Parent Workshop.” She has been honored with several accolades throughout the course of her impressive career, including the State of Ohio Master Teacher Award in 2011. She was also the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the Dublin City Chamber of Commerce for 1991 to 1993 and 1996 to 1997. Notably, she has been deemed a Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Scholar. Ms. Bordelon is an esteemed member of the Archaeological Institute of America and the Ohio Education Association, and she enjoys playing the bagpipes and harpsichord in her spare time. In recognition of her exceptional contributions to education, she has been included in several editions of Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who of American Women.