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Birth
Expsoure to language bgan. -
Began Kindergarten
Formal reading instruction began. -
Third Grade
Approximately in third grade, began choosing books of my own choice to read for pleasure. -
1979
By this date, I had acquired a true love and appreciation for both reading and writing, including a love of writing poetry. -
College
Began college/teacher training, with a major in Elementary Ed and minor in English. -
Teacher
Began teaching reading, writing and language arts. -
M.A.
Completed master's degree, after six years of work. -
Began New Career
Left teaching and began a career in writing and public relations. -
Florida Teaching
Began teaching in Florida after being away for nearly 10 years. I was a successful teacher as far my students' success, but it was a horrible year because of major Administration issues at the school...including severe school crowding (I was in portable # 33 in the field behind and school and felt very isolated), and my prinipcal was accused of child molesting. I resigned at the end of the year, and began working for a major university. -
Back to school...again!
Began coursework required to renew my Advanced Professional Certificate, so I may teach K-12 again. I miss it! I also moved back to Maryland after first leaving the state (and teaching) in 1997. And of course, my second and current class is EDUC 201. My entire life is related to literary moments...both my own learning and helping others learn reading and writing.