...For my thesis, I had to produce a coherent work of over 40,000 words and then defend it for my thesis director. This equates to writing the first half of a novel, which is essentially what I ended up with. In defending my thesis, I had to cite dozens of literary influences for my work. (read more)
...I'm also a mom of three and have experience with ADHD. I played varsity volleyball in high school, and coached both the junior high and high school teams for the North Hills School District. As an English teacher, I have taught speech classes and public speaking. (read more)
...As I matured, I saw how important an education was and wanted to insure that everyone received one. I taught for years in an elementary classroom and then moved on to adult learning through an insurance company. I am now back to teaching younger students which I am happier with. (read more)