I am a 30+ year veteran of classroom teaching at the secondary (6-12) and college levels. Since I purchased my first computer, an Apple II Plus in 1981, I have continued to be an early adopter of technology in my personal and professional life. Specifics of my professional background can be found in my resume. Although I have retired from my full time position in Education, I continue to strive to bring the benefits of technology to all ages.
Most of my activities center around family and our house at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. We have 3 grown children with families of their own (6 grandchildren). I spend the rest of my time on fitness activities, family history, choral singing and church activities.
I also finally have been able to research my heritage, and discover a branch of the family in the Slovak Republic with whom there had been no contact for nearly 70 years. We visited them in 2008 as part of a vacation in Eastern Europe including a cruise down the Danube. Details are here
The events of WWII became important to me when I discovered my Dad's diary and album from his navy service. Using Dad's documents and photos I created a website as a Tribute to the Crew of the USS Philadelphia Since posting the site I've been in contact with surviving crew members including two who remembered my Dad. I attended their 45th reunion in 2008 and hope to continue attending as long as they are held.
The Shamrock Half Marathon - Virginia Beach - March
19, 2006
My daughters and I completed the 13.1 miles with smiles
on our faces.
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Jeanne (1:52) Me (2:20) Karen (1:27) |
I finished strong with a "thumbs up" for the camera |
Summer 2005
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The lake house looking up from
the dock |
The grandchildren: Bobby (10), Andy (6), Carrie (3), Jacob (4), Steven (7), Billy (9) |
Summer 2004
Bobby travels from Boston to visit his Virginia cousins
twice a year.
Here they are at the Danville pool.
Summer 2009
The grandkids are growing up and
can paddle around on their own.
A powerboat, 2 sailboats, a jetski
and a paddleboat complete our "fleet."
More photos from the summer of 2009
June 2010 - A Vacation through History - The Revolution through the Cold War
