Introduction to ED 722 Course Distance Learning Trends, Issues, and Practices

ED 722- Introduction - Community Building

11 Random Facts About Me

1. I am the youngest of 7 children
2. I am left handed
3. I have lived in Brazil, Kenya, Long Island, New Hampshire,and Vermont
4. Afternoon naps work well for me
5. I enjoy refinishing antique wood items, cooking, and making jewelry
6. I have 2 beautiful daughters
7. I love my job and learning with others
8. My dog, Beau, is very special to me
9. Humor is important
10. Music is necessary
11. I love playing with technology

Other Facts About Me

1. What is the best vacation you've ever taken?   My family and I had a wonderful 18 day vacation in China, that was perhaps the best.
2. What is your favorite movie?  As Good As It Gets
3.  Can you play a musical instrument?  Alto Saxaphone, organ, harmonica, recorder
4. When did you know what you wanted to do for a Career? I knew I wanted to go into teaching after working in daycare or a few years.   How did you discover that?  After earning a degree in International Studies I ended up moving to New Haven for a job that did not pan out.  I found a job in daycare and I realized that working with children felt right.
5.  What is on your bucket list?   At this point, perhaps owning a golf cart
6. What are your top three favorite books of all time ? Green Eggs and Ham (I remember first learning to read with this book), The Odyssey, and The Prophet
7.  What are 3 things that matter to you?  Family, Adventure, Kindness
8.   What is the best advice you can give to your children?  Live Simply, Care Deeply, Love Generously