Happy New Year, Facebook Family, and Friends! Each month, the Eastern Kentucky University African American Council (AAC) will recognize an Alumni that demonstrates leadership in their profession, community, or church. Please congratulate Ms. Arlena McCutchen-Montgomery for being recognized as the EKU AAC Alumni of the Month for January 2020. Congratulations, Arlena!
Arlena McCutchen-Montgomery graduated from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in December 1990, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Administration, with a Therapeutic Emphasis. In May 2012, she received a Post Bachelorette Degree in Elementary Education and Teacher License from the State of Tennessee. In May 2013, she graduated from South College with a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She is currently a 5th grade Math and Science Teacher at the Knox County Public School System.
During her first year at EKU, in the Spring of 1986, she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zeta Nu Chapter. Arlena also was an active member of Minority Affairs and a little sister of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
She is an active member of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. She serves with the following organizations: Missionary Society, Food Distribution Program, Youth Bible Study Teacher, Usher Board, Youth Director, Steward, and Finance Team Member. Arlena truly enjoys working with youth and has volunteered with the Girl Scout Program over eight years and the Girls on The Run program.
In January 2018, Arlena tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit and started Arlena’s Gorgeous Temptations Jewelry as an Independent Consultant with Paparazzi Accessories. As Arlena states, “This business has allowed me to learn every aspect of owning and operating a small business. It also allows me the distinct pleasure of empowering and educating others to start their own business.”
Arlena was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN and currently resides in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is married to Michael Montgomery and the mother of two children and three stepchildren.
She is a Mother, Teacher, Wife, Christian, AKA, Business Owner, and an Alumni of Eastern Kentucky University.
I Am EKU.
