James
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"And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche."
Chaucer's quote from Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education.
Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one of her books back in 2005.
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Graduate Degree: Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Education
I've always been an omnivorous reader, even when I was little. Every generation is riveted to something. With me it was comic books. I would read them over and over, akin to an obsession with Pokemon cards. The fascinating aspect of being an avid reader, as I've discovered over the years, is that doors open everywhere in life. It's not about formal education; once you understand that knowledge is power, you might find yourself sleeping among the stacks one night at some university's library! Okay, I'm addicted to golf. If I hadn't dreamed of being a professional baseball player, I probably would have pursued golf professionally. But, I think the attraction can't be simplistically encapsulated by the ego. It's the aura (or gestalt) connected with one's endeavors that enriches it with meaning. If you've seen the film Field of Dreams, then you can probably relate.
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