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\"\"<\/center> Variety well describes the diversity of my interests which I try to capture in my writing. The possibilities seem endless.<\/p>\n

No stranger to the written word, I credit others for starting me on this pathway. From learning editing from my mother to on-going critiques during the bi-monthly meetings of my three writing groups (Low Writers, Rotary Writers, Saint Aidan’s Writing Group), I hone my words, phrases and paragraphs to best capture their essence. I listen for interesting stories and ideas, which can be easily converted into writing.<\/p>\n

Raised in Boulder, Colorado, I moved to Southern California after receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Colorado. There I taught high school English and Journalism, coordinated secondary curriculum and served as an assistant superintendent for educational services in two school districts.<\/p>\n

Additionally, I taught courses in educational leadership, curriculum\/instruction and assessment as an adjunct professor at University of La Verne, a private university in Los Angeles County. I was also an advisory board member for Azusa Pacific University, California Polytechnic University in the literacy and child development fields, and the President’s Council for the University of La Verne.<\/p>\n

Serving as chairperson for Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) enabled me to visit schools throughout Southern California from San Diego to Palm Springs, Ventura and Lake Arrowhead.\u00a0 Subsequently I chaired school visitations in Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan as well as Aiea, Pearl City, Hawaii.<\/p>\n

When the 1984 Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles, I volunteered as a hostess for the Equestrian Events at Santa Anita Race Track. I enjoyed working in the Athletes\u2019 Lounge meeting many of those medaling in the dressage and jumping competitions.<\/p>\n

Believing in serving others, during my California years I was a member of the Whittier and Covina Soroptimist Clubs as well as West Covina Kiwanis. The Kiwanis Club nominated me for a West Covina Citizen of the Year award which I received in 1999.<\/p>\n

Upon my Colorado return, I joined the Boulder Rotary Club. They recognized me in 2021 as Rotarian of the Year and previously in 2006 with the Humanitarian Award. I enjoyed serving as the club’s president in 2017-2018. Over the years, I have chaired the Family of Rotary Caring Committee, its program and study abroad committees. I believe in its motto – Service above Self. <\/p>\n

I’ve been involved in supporting our local non-profit hospice organization – TRU Community Care (formerly hospice of Boulder and Broomfield Counties). There, I have served as board member and chairperson, capital campaign chair and co-chair of their Landmark Memory Care Center. I originated and co-facilitate a Writing through Grief group several times a year for TRU.<\/p>\n

I couldn’t forget my undergrad alma mater. It did not forget me as I was honored in 2006 with the Alumni Recognition Award. I’ve enjoyed participating as a trustee on the University of Colorado Foundation, member on the University of Colorado Alumni Association Board of Advisors, College of Music Development Board and the School of Education Advisory Board.<\/p>\n

I also found time in my California years to attend clown school. I graduated as Peppers. You may find my photo somewhere on my website pages!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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