Europe 2008  me on champs blvd

Ms. Svigelj-Smith's Timeline

  • Birthday!

    Birthday!
    Another Pisces is born - the oldest of 5 daughters in the family In America, the 15th Grammy Awards were held and the song 1st Time Ever I Saw Your Face won.
  • Period: to

    Birth to present

    For 39 years these are some key events...
  • The 80s

    The 80s
    Big hair was in and I was playing volleyball and softball for my school. Can you figure out which face is mine?
  • Prom & High School Graduation

    Prom & High School Graduation
    Prom & Graduation from Harbor High School in Ashtabula, Ohio Also on June 6, 1991 "The Canadian Supreme Court rules 6-1 that public servants can work on election campaigns; except for top bureaucrats, who must remain neutral."
  • Life changing moments

    Life changing moments
    No details at this time... but my life was changed forever.
  • Graduation from Cleveland State University

    Graduation from Cleveland State University
    Learn more about CSU here! I graduated with a triple major in Political Science, History, and Social Studies. I minored in Communications and Education.
  • Began working at Collinwood High School

    Began working at Collinwood High School
    Read more about Collinwood here! As I began teaching, there was also an anular eclipse of the sun!
  • Meanwhile, my 2 sons were entering Kindergarten & 2nd grade

    Meanwhile, my 2 sons were entering Kindergarten & 2nd grade
    I was so busy with school that I didn't have a chance to mention the birth of my sons! Cassimir was born July 10, 1991 & Gabriele was born February 19th, 1993.
  • Graduation again!

    Graduation again!
    I earned a Masters of the Arts in English Literature from CSU. At the same time, VP Al Gore was telling labor leaders to believe in him and support him fully in the upcoming November presidential election.
  • A husband and more sons!

    A husband and more sons!
    By 2005 I was married and my 4th son was born, which gave me a total of 5 because I was blessed with a "bonus" son.
  • Working at New Tech!

    Working at New Tech!
    I worked at New Tech East last school year with the 9th and 11th graders and we learned a lot together.
  • Kids off to college

    Kids off to college
    Rak's videoI have a son who is a senior at Cleveland State, one who is sophomore at Ohio University, and my bonus son is a sophomore at Kent State. That leaves 2 guys left at home - Angelo and Julian are 7 & 12. By the way... Rak Smith has a song out about how much he likes being from Cleveland, check him out when you are NOT at school by using the link.