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Dennis W. Chowen
Dennis Chowen, a naturalized American citizen, born in Canada, and raised and educated in the Midwest, is a former elementary school teacher and principal, holding a Masters Degree in Education. H...view more Dennis Chowen, a naturalized American citizen, born in Canada, and raised and educated in the Midwest, is a former elementary school teacher and principal, holding a Masters Degree in Education. He spent a decade in the education field before entering a career with the US Army.
During his first career, he served as five/sixth grade teacher, storyteller, and principal. He holds a lifetime membership in the National Education Assoc., initiated a GED program, was president of the local teacher’s association, nominated for Outstanding Principal, and is now on the School Board for the third largest area-wide district in the US.
He has recently retired from his second career with the United States Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During this time, he served on three continents and traveled to more than 40 countries. In his off-duty hours, he could be found entertaining and delighting children thru his storytelling in youth centers, clubs, and chapel organizations. Upon retirement, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, the 5th highest peacetime award.
He was inspired for the writing of Boss Mouse by a former student, Mrs. Cari Frazier, who invited him to tell a weekly story to her second grade class.
He resides in Sturgis, SD, with his wife, Roxie, who is a musician and composer of the Boss Mouse theme song. Their neighbor and close friend, Jeanine Harms, is the illustrator and co-lyricist for the song. Dennis and Roxie have three adult children living in VA and FL.view less