Welcome and Welcome Back!
I have been on a little hiatus lately from classes. Between work, home, and school, I found that
my attention was far too divided. As
grad school was the optional task, I took a break so that I could focus on work
and family. Now that the school year is
finished (work) and the family situations have improved, I’m back at the grad
work. I had hope of finishing the last
three courses and the program by December, but I have a feeling that it will be
spring before I’m done.
By day, I teach high school Honors and AP physics at a
science/technology magnate school. I am
also the sponsor for the school’s chapter of the Science NHS. At the end of the school year, I am in charge
of organizing our administrators, faculty, staff, vendors, and seniors for the
graduation ceremonies, which comprises of 500+ graduates and 5000+ guests and
VIPs. In some respects, it is similar to
the role of a Project Manager. I have filled
the position of graduation coordinator since the school graduated the first
senior class in 2009. It is a
challenging, and often stressful, role, but it is also fulfilling and
gratifying when everything goes well.
Outside of work and grad school, I married my best friend
last summer and I am a full-time mom to a wonderful 6 year old stepson. My husband and I are involved with a
historical recreation group called the SCA on the weekends (that’s how we met 7
years ago). Aside from that, I am a football
and hockey fan, seamstress and beginning quilter.
Please leave me comments and questions and I look forward to
our course together!
~Shelley
