Greetings! PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Teacher since 2011. I teach high school: World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Art History, Geography & Society, Psychology, Government, Economics, College Prep, Senior Project, and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY PREVIOUS LONGTIME CAREERS: Library Clerk: Clackamas County Library System in Oregon Childcare Provider: In-home and out-of-home provider in Nevada and Oregon Dental Assistant & Dental Receptionist: Dental offices in Washington State and Nevada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION: As I worked and raised a family, I also earned college and graduate degrees: Master's Degree in Secondary Education. Master's Degree in History. Graduate Certificate in Ancient and Classical Studies. Bachelor's Degree in Human Development. Associate's Degree in General Studies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAMILY: I'm married, have four grown daughters, one grandchild, mom, two brothers, three pets, and more. My beloved dad and sister passed away. Family means the world to me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEOGRAPHY: Grew up in Washington, lived many years in Nevada and Oregon, then returned to eastern Washington. I've traveled to eleven European countries, one Asian country, and half the USA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAITH: I love the Lord and those He created. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I SUPPORT: Humanitarian Causes. Open-Government. First Amendment (Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition). Environment & Animals. Justice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOBBIES: Lifelong history geek. Love to read and watch historical accounts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAVORITE QUOTES: "Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." Anthony J. D'Angelo, US Educator "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt, US First Lady & Humanitarian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------