Carol Rice Allen
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Carol Lynne Rice Allen is the widow of former Kentucky
State Senator Nelson Allen
, a retired public school teacher, and the unsuccessful Democratic
nominee in the Kentucky State Senate election in the state's 18th Senate District, narrowly losing to incumbent Republican
Charlie Borders.
Allen is a 1961 graduate of Ashland High School in Ashland, Kentucky
, USA. She attended Eastern Kentucky University
and graduated from Morehead State University
in 1965 with a B.S.
degree in Vocational Home Economics. Afterword, Allen completed an Occupational Training Workshop for Food Services at the University of Kentucky
and graduated from Morehead State University
in 1980 with a Masters degree in Education
.
Allen was a public school teacher for nearly 30 years, teaching Home Economics at Catlettsburg
High School from 1965–1970 and Russell
High School from 1970 until her retirement in 1992. In 1989, she was named Outstanding Kentucky Future Homemakers of America Advisor. She then enlisted as a part-time instructor at Marshall University
until 1995. She also served as a substitute teacher
for the Russell Board of Education from 1996-2002.
Allen has and is currently involved in numerous community affairs and organizations, including the National Education Association
, Kentucky Education Association, and Russell Education Association. She was also a member of the Region 10 Home Economics Teachers Association, Eastern Kentucky Vocational Association, and the Kentucky Association of Vocational Home Economics Teachers—all of which she served as president. Allen was also a member of the National Association of Vocational Home Economics Teachers, Kentucky Vocational Association, and American Vocational Association. She also belongs to the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and Greenup County Retired Teachers.
Allen served on the Advisory Council to the Kentucky Department of Social Services under Governor John Y. Brown, Jr.
.
She has also given many volunteer hours to the community. She has served as Special Projects Chairman for Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Auxiliary since 1995. She was treasurer for the Paramount Woman's Association in 1996 and 1997.
Allen belongs to various community organizations, including the Paramount Women's Association; Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Auxiliary; Southern Hills Garden Club; Heritage, Arts, Science, and Tourism Board; and the Greenup County
Tourism and Convention Commission—of which she is currently vice president.
Allen was married to former state senator and educator Nelson Allen
for 40 years until his death in 2005. They have one son, Robert Brian Allen, and one granddaughter, Kynidee Allen. She is devout member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ.
On January 31, 2006, Allen filed to run as the Democratic candidate for State Senate in the 18th district against incumbent Republican Charlie Borders. The seat was once held by her husband, Nelson, for 18 years, until he was defeated by Borders in 1990. With Allen's entry into the race, the seat was viewed by many statewide political operatives as a crucial pick-up opportunity for Democrats. Despite being outspent 4-1, Allen was able to make the race surprisingly close. Allen won Greenup
and Bracken
counties and received 47.2% of the vote.
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
State Senator Nelson Allen
Nelson Allen
Nelson Robert Allen was a former Kentucky state Senator renowned for his commitment to education. Allen was a resident of Greenup County, KY. He was born in Floyd County, Kentucky and received a Masters degree in Education as well as an honorary doctorate from Morehead State University...
, a retired public school teacher, and the unsuccessful Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
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nominee in the Kentucky State Senate election in the state's 18th Senate District, narrowly losing to incumbent Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Charlie Borders.
Allen is a 1961 graduate of Ashland High School in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, formerly known as Poage Settlement, is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States, nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. The population was 21,981 at the 2000 census. Ashland is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2000 census, the...
, USA. She attended Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU by local residents, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.. EKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
and graduated from Morehead State University
Morehead State University
Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, midway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Huntington, West Virginia. The 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S...
in 1965 with a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Vocational Home Economics. Afterword, Allen completed an Occupational Training Workshop for Food Services at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
and graduated from Morehead State University
Morehead State University
Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, midway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Huntington, West Virginia. The 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S...
in 1980 with a Masters degree in Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
.
Allen was a public school teacher for nearly 30 years, teaching Home Economics at Catlettsburg
Catlettsburg, Kentucky
Catlettsburg is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States and is the county seat of Boyd County. The city population was 1,960 at the 2000 census. The city's postal ZIP code serves a greater population of 10,029, which is a better reflection of the community's size. Catlettsburg is a part of...
High School from 1965–1970 and Russell
Russell, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,645 people, 1,428 households, and 1,106 families residing in the city. The population density was 910.5 people per square mile . There were 1,584 housing units at an average density of 395.7 per square mile...
High School from 1970 until her retirement in 1992. In 1989, she was named Outstanding Kentucky Future Homemakers of America Advisor. She then enlisted as a part-time instructor at Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
until 1995. She also served as a substitute teacher
Substitute teacher
A substitute teacher is a person who teaches a school class when the regular teacher is unavailable; e.g., because of illness, personal leave, or other reasons. "Substitute teacher" is the most commonly used phrase in the United States, Canada and Ireland, while supply teacher is the most commonly...
for the Russell Board of Education from 1996-2002.
Allen has and is currently involved in numerous community affairs and organizations, including the National Education Association
National Education Association
The National Education Association is the largest professional organization and largest labor union in the United States, representing public school teachers and other support personnel, faculty and staffers at colleges and universities, retired educators, and college students preparing to become...
, Kentucky Education Association, and Russell Education Association. She was also a member of the Region 10 Home Economics Teachers Association, Eastern Kentucky Vocational Association, and the Kentucky Association of Vocational Home Economics Teachers—all of which she served as president. Allen was also a member of the National Association of Vocational Home Economics Teachers, Kentucky Vocational Association, and American Vocational Association. She also belongs to the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and Greenup County Retired Teachers.
Allen served on the Advisory Council to the Kentucky Department of Social Services under Governor John Y. Brown, Jr.
John Y. Brown, Jr.
This article is about one of four John Young Browns, from Kentucky, that have served political office. For others see: John Young Brown ...
.
She has also given many volunteer hours to the community. She has served as Special Projects Chairman for Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Auxiliary since 1995. She was treasurer for the Paramount Woman's Association in 1996 and 1997.
Allen belongs to various community organizations, including the Paramount Women's Association; Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Auxiliary; Southern Hills Garden Club; Heritage, Arts, Science, and Tourism Board; and the Greenup County
Greenup County, Kentucky
Greenup County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1804. As of 2000, the population was 36,891. Its county seat is Greenup. The county is named in honor of Christopher Greenup....
Tourism and Convention Commission—of which she is currently vice president.
Allen was married to former state senator and educator Nelson Allen
Nelson Allen
Nelson Robert Allen was a former Kentucky state Senator renowned for his commitment to education. Allen was a resident of Greenup County, KY. He was born in Floyd County, Kentucky and received a Masters degree in Education as well as an honorary doctorate from Morehead State University...
for 40 years until his death in 2005. They have one son, Robert Brian Allen, and one granddaughter, Kynidee Allen. She is devout member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ.
On January 31, 2006, Allen filed to run as the Democratic candidate for State Senate in the 18th district against incumbent Republican Charlie Borders. The seat was once held by her husband, Nelson, for 18 years, until he was defeated by Borders in 1990. With Allen's entry into the race, the seat was viewed by many statewide political operatives as a crucial pick-up opportunity for Democrats. Despite being outspent 4-1, Allen was able to make the race surprisingly close. Allen won Greenup
Greenup County, Kentucky
Greenup County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1804. As of 2000, the population was 36,891. Its county seat is Greenup. The county is named in honor of Christopher Greenup....
and Bracken
Bracken County, Kentucky
Bracken County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1797. The population was 8,488 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Brooksville, Kentucky.-History:...
counties and received 47.2% of the vote.