WINTER 2022 A CONFIDENT AND CAPTIVATING REGION THE CENTRAL SCENE
Courtney JOHNSON PENN
Director of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning for the State of Indiana
Alpha Mu Omega Chapter , Indianapolis , IN
Courtney Johnson Penn was recently named Director of the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration . Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in early childhood , stemming from her past roles as a head start teacher and center director , as well as performing statewide and national-level work at the Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral , Early Learning Indiana , SPARK
Learning Lab and Child Care Aware of America .
Courtney received her undergraduate degree in child development and family life from Indiana State University and a master ’ s degree from Eastern Illinois University in human development . She was initiated at Indiana State University in the Epsilon Xi chapter in 1998 and is currently an active member of Alpha Mu Omega Chapter in Indianapolis , Indiana . Courtney has served in numerous roles in the chapter , including Economic
Legacy committee member in which she helped facilitate the Youth Shark Tank pitch competition that gave eighth- through twelfth-grade students the opportunity to engage in six-to-eight-week business workshops about how to start a business .
Courtney has many talents she shares with her sisters , including her beautiful voice and comedy alter ego , “ Denise J .” If you haven ’ t seen her comedy show , it is a must because she loves to entertain and make people laugh .
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