In Memory of Betty Steinkolk

BETTY STEINKOLK

Betty Steinkolk, a retired teacher, administrator and principal at Jordan Middle School and Burbank High School, died June 6, 2009. She was 81. Steinkolk first taught in Redondo Beach for a year, before applying for a teaching job within the Burbank Unified School District, where she worked from 1970 to 1988. Steinkolk continued to work as a substitute teacher after retiring as a temporary acting principal for various schools, including a yearlong stint as principal of Burbank High School.

Born Elizabeth Jean Ohs in Owatonna, Minn., on March 18, 1928, she had naturally bright red hair and a personality to match. Betty never preferred the name Elizabeth and renamed herself Betty Jean Ohs. Steinkolk is survived by her brother, Donald, of Occoquan, Va., and numerous nephews and nieces throughout the country. A memorial Mass is planned for 10 a.m. June 20 at Saint Stephen’s Catholic Church, 31020 Cole Grade Road in Valley Center in San Diego County.