What's Up:
Right now, my days are divided between caring for two of the cutest grandkids in the world and working the political scene. I've always had strong opinions, but as a teacher I felt impelled to limit my activities. Now all bets are off and I'm having a great time "fighting the good fight" right here in Neocon/Focus on the Family central (Colorado Springs) We are also freer to travel when the weather is right, so my husband and I have taken some of those dream vacations we'd never had time for before.
My Occupation:
I've just retired from teaching in Colorado Springs School District Eleven. My husband retired from teaching in the same school system in '99. Even though teaching wasn't the most profitable occupation, I loved the stimulation to learn more every day, and PERA made it possible to exit the rat race early. I'm grateful that I don't have to deal with all of the misery that the privatization movement has created for public schools today. With luck, I'll be able to play a role in stopping the dismantling of the system before the damage is too great. I can't imagine where I would be if it hadn't been for WRHS, and I want my grandchildren to have the same opportunities. My Family:
We have three children. Chris, our oldest, is living in Germany. She has a great job and is taking advantage of every chance she has to tour in Europe. She was a terrific tour guide when we visited her last spring. Nancy, next in line, is a new mom. I couldn't be happier that she lives near us, and that I am able to help her care for Lexie (3) and Jordan (2). I forgot to enjoy my own children as they were growing up, but I'm making up for it now. John, our youngest, is finishing up at CU-Boulder. Someday, we're going to have to have the tough talk about finding a job. Any advice? Favorite Memories:
My over-protective parents sort of crimped my style in high school, so my best memories are in the classroom or gym. I loved the fact that Mrs. Eken gave up on improving my shorthand speed and just let me research and write for FBLA. I cherished being called "Lady Hercules," and the fact that boys wouldn't date me until they knew they could outrun me on the track. And I took my first steps as a feminist when I went to Mr. Solem and asked to use the boys' Cross Country team warm-ups for a girl's track meet in the spring. (He said it wasn't good for girls to run, and "No" on the warm-ups.)
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