Angela Garcia Ballenger

is honored with a Brick from Marcus Ballenger

Angela (Angie) Garcia Ballenger was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 26, 1966 to Maria Elena Reyes Garcia and Ben F. Garcia.  Angie's parents are Maria Elena Reyes Pando and Octavio Jose Pando.  She graduated from Wichita West High School, attended Butler County Community College and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from Wichita State University with an emphasis in paralegal.  Later, Angie continued her education by receiving her realty license.  In 1985, she married Mark R. Routon and on February 7, 1989 a son, Richard Alan Routon was born.  On October 7, 1994 in Wichita, Kansas, Angie and Marcus (Mark) Kevin Ballenger were married.  Marcus Jordan Ballenger was born to the couple on October 7, 1997.  Angie is a person you instantly admire.  She has a winning smile and a "can do" attitude that is both admirable and enviable.  I am constantly amazed at her abilities and her energy as I watch her juggle work, family and community activities.  I am so proud of Angie and so fortunate to have her as my daughter-in-law.  You are dearly loved!

Dr. Marcus Taylor Ballenger

Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction

Associate Dean Emeritus of the College of Education Wichita State University