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Hello, my name is Callie Simmon, I am a first year student here and am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Teacher Preparation for grades k-8. Although I am currently attending Baker, I am planning on transferring to Alma College to pursue my love for dance by trying out for their elite dance team this fall. I will still be be pursuing my Bachelor's degree though in Education there as well.

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Hello everyone! My name is Angenette Dudonis. I am in the Secondary Education program, double-majoring in English and Social Studies since History/Politics/Geography and English are my greatest passions. People are always amazed that I work in the NICU at Mott Children's Hospital and yet am going to school to be a teacher. However, that is what made me realize my passion after seeing the diverse people at the hospital. Seeing some the parents struggling and staff struggling sometimes to communicate with them really spoke to my heart. Although, my nurses and doctors are amazing, I've even had some amazing doctors who have gone out their way to learn a few sayings in parents first language to make them feel welcome. All that aside, I have high hopes to either teach English as a Foreign Language overseas or teach English as a Second Language here in the United States. I decided this because I think there are not enough people out there who are patient and willing to help those whose first language is not English. As a matter of fact, before I fully jumped into deciding this is what I wanted to do, I downloaded a language-sharing app where people help each other learn, speak, and write in another language. Helping all my foreign friends on there really sealed the deal for me. I am also a HUGE cat lover and was adopted by two kitties who previously staycayed at our local Humane Society. I have one grey maine coon named Kyu who is my deaf, psycho little boy. I also have my little JiJi, she's my fat, cuddly girl.

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Dan: Good evening, my name is Dan Degen, I am on my third year at Baker College, pursuing a Bachelors in Secondary Education - History and English.  After 23 years working EMS for a private company, my career ended in an on the job accident, leaving me looking for a new one.  It has been a challenge going back to school at 44 years old, but my family is very supportive.  My wife, Sarah, two daughters, Maggie and Jo, and two exchange students, Virginia and Andrea, keep me very busy with sports and 4H.  I plan to quit my full time job at the high school next fall to begin the final step to graduation.  The EDU classes are close, and I look forward to teaching.

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Bryant Boulton: Hello, I am currently working on my Bachelor's degree  in Secondary Education with double majors one in Social Studies and one in English. This will be my last semester at Baker, in the Fall I will be transferring to another college. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending time working around my farm. I have a deep love for written works and I am excited to see what this semester has in store for me.

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Hi!  My name is Jennifer DiCicco, I go by Jennie or Jen.  This is my Sophomore year here, at Baker and I am majoring in Paralegal studies.  I am currently a legal secretary at a law firm specializing in auto accidents, and I love it!  My husband and I have been together since our senior year of high school, which was in 2002 and have been married since 2009.  We have a 5 and a 1/2 year old daughter who of course is the light of my life, but is more exhausting and challenging than school and work combined.  I love to learn and challenge myself, but do find it hard to juggle family, work and school.  My hobbies include working out, shopping, snowboarding, horse back riding, listening to music and binge watching shows on Netflix.  I am into astrology and zodiac signs and have recently been very interested in learning how to become more in tune with myself and the universe and the energy around us.  I am now on a journey of self discovery and growth and learning how to find my true inner happiness.  In the meantime, I am excited to see what this class has in store and eager to learn.

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Olivia Arend: My name is Olivia and this is my second year at Baker. I'm double majoring in English and History Secondary education. I absolutely love being an English major and I'm especially looking forward to this class! I enjoy drinking coffee and spending time with my friends when I'm not working or doing schoolwork. I'm looking forward to this semester and can't wait to see what's in store!

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Hello, my name is Tasha Hanson! I am majoring in Elementary Education with an English Language arts minor. I love my family, and enjoy spending time with them. I have a sister and a brother (I am the oldest of three.) I have been with my boyfriend since we were in high school, we got engaged in 2016 and plan on marrying after we are both done with college. We have a German Shepard-husky mix, named Jasper. He is now four years old. The picture below is of me and my sister on our parent's front porch, on my birthday a few years ago sharing a laugh. :)

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Hi, My name is Mary McGuckin.  I am double majoring in secondary education english and social studies. My hobbies are reading , writing , playing with my cat , and learning about New Orleans.

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Hello! My name is Nick Nielsen. I am a pursuing a bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering at Ferris State University. I am scheduled to graduate at the end of this semester. This class is a Gen Ed that I still needed to graduate this spring. I don't usually spent a lot of time reading so this course will hopefully help me get into reading more. I am a busy body so it is hard for me to sit down and take the time to read. I look forward to this class because I enjoy learning history and this course should teach me a lot about the history of literature.

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My son and I at Arch Rock on Mackinac Island, last summer.

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Hello! My name is Brandi Cramer and I am pursuing a degree in education. I am so grateful to have the ability to make my dreams come true. I practice yoga and meditation. My husband, our 10 year old son, and our Charlie-dog love being outside- in the woods or on the water! I look forward to working with you all throughout this course. Best wishes!

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Hello, I am Michael Mills. I am returning to school after a long break. I am pursuing my Bachelor's degree and have recently made the change to General Studies with a focus on English and Computer Science. I am married and we have an 8 year old daughter in 3rd grade. We also have a 1 year old pup named Maverick and a crotchety old cat named Chloe. I have always enjoyed reading and writing and am looking forward to learning more about literature. I think it will be good for me to expand my horizons as I have usually stuck to the sci-fi/fantasy genre. I love film and television as well as video games. My biggest hobby is that I have a channel on twitch.tv where I stream game-play as often as I can. It's nice to meet everyone! Good luck. See you in the future.

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Outi Cook: Hello, my name is Outi Cook. I m working toward a degree on Bachelor's of Business Administration, and I am a mother of two college-aged kids, son in MSU and daughter in GVSU.  Reading, long walks, travelling, and photography are my hobbies, when work and studies are not keeping me too busy. I am looking forward to reading the texts we have been assigned for this class!

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