| 2002:
Well, it seem so long ago that we all graced the halls of Oberlin High School.
After graduating from Heidelberg College with a degree in Elementary Education,
I worked for the YMCA for approximately ten years, doing everything from
traditional summer camp to outdoor education (year round programs for schools).
I worked first in Bellefontaine, OH, then in Jackson, MI, then in St. Paul,
IN, where I was the Program Director for the Outdoor Education program.
As I made the decision to leave residential camping (and work relatively
normal hours), I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life. I had just
had major knee surgery (like Jerry Rice- the football player, though my
injury wasn't from playing football). I moved back home and rehabilitated
throughout the summer. Then I ended up working at NACSCorp in Oberlin for
a few years. While I was there, I encountered several people from our high
school days, including Mr. Bowers and Mr. Randall. Well, when John and I
got to talking during some of our breaks, I began to get more interested
in going back into education, so I ended up leaving NACSCorp and taking
some classes to get my teaching certificate active. Last year I taught at
CornerStone Academy in Elyria (third-fifth grades), and this year I am teaching
first grade for the Lorain Community School in Lorain. I absolutely love
teaching! I am still single and have a mixed-breed dog. And I am definitely
looking forward to seeing all of you again! |
