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Daniel OwenYears in Education:11What is your favorite part of your position?My favorite part is building relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ultimately, it's all about the students! I also hope to inspire students to become the best version of themselves while at BMSN and to grow to become valuable, contributing, positive members of our society.Tell us about your family and pets:I am the proud father of two amazing little girls, Isla 8 and Georgia 6; both attend Fabra Elementary. I am also the husband of Leigh Owen, Director of Development and Fundraising at the Cibolo Nature Center. She is a wonderful example to all of us by demonstrating a relentless work ethic and still managing to coordinate all family commitments. We refer to the Owen family as “Team Chaos” because we have so many things going on each day. However, with Leigh calling the shots, it’s truly a controlled Chaos and we manage to survive each day because of her.What do you like to do when you're not at school?We love to be outside! Any activities that involve the outdoors are fun. I like to hunt, fish, and work on my property as much as possible but spending time with my family and friends in any capacity is wonderful.What was your favorite subject in school?Science was my favorite academic subject but I enjoyed playing Baseball & Football the most. I feel like I developed my passion for leadership while under the influence of amazing teachers and coaches. They inspired me to be the person I am today.What is your favorite book?Tom Clancy's series : The Hunt for Red October (1984) Patriot Games (1987) The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988) Clear and Present Danger (1989) The Sum of All Fears (1991) Without Remorse (1993) Debt of Honor (1994) Executive Orders (1996What is your favorite food?Breakfast Tacos, Pizza, and BurgersWho is your favorite sports team?New England Patriots & Texas Aggie FootballWhat is something unique about you?My 1st degree was in the Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising. I had a job offer to work for Academy Corporate in Textile Science but my passion for education changed my career plans.What is your favorite inspirational quote?“Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling.” – Bill Belichick
