I've been a teacher (at all levels) for 31 of the past 37 years. Since 1989, I've taught and worked with second language students; Southeast Asian and Hispanic. I was a state artist-in-schools coordinator, and grade-school librarian. I love the arts; especially music, theatre, and poetry. I am a mother of one; a son who is in his second year of college. My favorite part of teaching is that which deals with sharing literature with my students. I love reading, but find that I don't have enough time for reading for my own pleasure when teaching. So, during the school year I read a lot of poetry--a great love of mine. I guess that's about it!