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* Thanks to these great
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what talent!
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My
Education & Experience ~
I
received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Seattle
Pacific University in 1974. At that time I was married and we
were expecting our second child. I didn't begin my teaching
career until all four of our children were in school. I began
teaching Kindergarten in 1986 at Beacon Elementary and have been
there ever since. (Twenty years and counting!) In 2001
I finished my Masters Degree in Creative Arts through Lesley
University out of Boston. That was a wonderful experience! I
continue to take classes each year to keep up with new ideas and
techniques. I love learning new things, and consider myself a
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My
Family ~
I have
four grown children. My oldest son is 37 and is a sheet-metal
journeyman. My only daughter is 35 and married to a special
man. They were part of a Christian drama group called Covenant
Players and tour all over the United States for 13 years.
Now they have settled down to a more stable life in Portland, OR. It's nice to know they are closer! My middle son
is 34 and an electrician journeyman. My youngest son is 30 and is a computer programmer at the state
capital. They are my pride and joy! It is so hard to
realize how grown up they are ~ I still remember their father
and I being anxious about them all being teenagers at the same
time! We survived, rather nicely since they have been
great kids to raise. I have lots of wonderful memories and
they give my new ones every day. They are so dear to me!
(And they all love coming to my classroom when they can - and
would you believe that I still have a few toys that actually
belonged to them! Now that is fun to watch them relive
their own memories!) I have two married brothers with very
special families of their own. My Mom passed away over two years
ago - I miss her greatly as she was a big inspiration
to me and my number one fan. There are lots of wonderful
memories, but I do miss her!
I am also blessed with my FIRST Grandchild ~ little Jessa Ann Elizabeth. She is nearly three years old already! Oh, my! She is an absolute blessing and an angel. I don't know which I love more - watching her or watching my middle son as a father. He and Jessa's Mom are wonderful parents and she is one bright, alert, and terrific child! Grandmother-hood is WONDERFUL!!
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My
Pets ~
I have two
cats at home. Callie is a 8-year old calico - mostly white with
gray and tan areas . . . and long hair that sheds all over the
place. And then there's Sam-Sam. He is a 7-year old tabby and
very energetic! His stripes are adorable and his tummy is
spotted like a leopard. He is a character and loves to play.
His favorite resting place is in my lap with Callie right under my chin. They both
give me a lot of companionship, and I enjoy them very much.
At
school, I have a two goldfish. I think I will let the class
give them new names this year. They are
a fun addition to the classroom. |
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My
Interests ~
Now that
the children are grown and on their own, and I am a single lady
these days, I decided to but a small home four years ago. I
enjoy my home decorating it inside and out (although I didn't
get much done in the yard and garden this summer). I hope to do
some inside work this school year and work on my workbench in
the garage. I have a table saw and a few other great tools and
hope to build a few things for the house. I enjoy quilting and
crafts, although finding the time can be difficult. I'm an avid
TV watcher and have several favorite shows which I watch
regularly. My boys even let me golf with them from time to
time and I bowl on two leagues during the school year. But
it is school that takes up most of my time. I love teaching
and I spend a lot of time and energy preparing things and
planning the year. You may see my little car at school a lot! |
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My
Favorites ~
Here is a list of
some of my favorite things (many the children can pick up on
right away!):
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My
Goals ~
Personally, since my children are grown and I am single, I have
been working on getting to know me better (being a wife and
mother can put oneself on the back burner). It is a work
in progress! I am trying to "get a life" as my children
tell me, but it is easier said than done! There are some
projects I hope to do on my home in the next few years. As
far as school in concerned I will continue to take classes and
workshops to keep current and inspired. Our full-day program is
keeping me very busy right now! Working on the web site this
summer has been fun. My goal is to keep up with it
now! I am also working on exercising more and losing a lot of weight - I need all the energy I can muster for those little ones! They seem to be getting more busy and active every year! It can't possibly be my age, can it?! |
