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Writer, 40+ years
I’ve enjoyed writing since 7th grade and published my first article 40 years ago. Since then I’ve written for newspapers and magazines, with awards in writing and editing from the Associated Press and the Educational Press Association.
I’ve been (inconsistently) bloggingover at WordPress for over 20 years.
TEACHER, 45+ years
I started teaching 5th grade at a private school when I was a graduate student and picked up a position as an English professor right after I graduated. That year I taught 10 sections of first-year composition class.
Since then I’ve taught undergraduate and graduate classes in English and communication, including poetry and scriptwriting, journalism, advertising, web, and social media content.
Mentor, 55+ years
When I was in college I worked with teenagers, and soon learned you can’t control people. Or change them. But you can listen to them, encourage them, and help them.
As a student newspaper advisor for 25 years, I mentored many (idealistic) young people. And, at this point in my career, I’m encouraging graduate students and colleagues.
Speaker, 55+ years
I taught my first class when I was 12, and have been upfront ever since, teaching classes, presenting at conferences, and leading workshops.
A natural introvert, I manage my fears by being prepared. And by focusing on others. It’s easier when it’s not about you.