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2018 Graduate - Fresno Pacific University

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2018 Graduate - Fresno Pacific University

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I returned to college at 41, and it was one of the best decisions I've made. I graduated with honors.

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Promote the belief that students with basic abilities can be develop, improve and grow through dedication and hard work.

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The more we know about where are students come from and what their world's are made of, the more successfully we can communicate with and engage them.

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Being a mother and wife is my greatest joy and my most significant accomplishment.

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My husband and I run together for our physical and mental health. We also enjoy getting to spend some extra time together. In 2012, we trained and ran a full marathon (26.2 miles).

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We have spent many vacations at the lake. From summer time paddling to playing in the snow, this lake it definitely one of my favorite places to be with my family.

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I was born in Fresno, grew up in the very small farm community of Firebaugh. After briefly living in Fresno, I moved to Los Banos, California, where I have currently live.

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My maternal grandparents are of European descent. My paternal grandfather was of Scottish, Irish, English and Cherokee Indian descent, and my paternal grandmother was 100% Danish (my only grandparent who was not a California native.

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When I married my best friend (20 years, 10/2/19).

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My husband Gary, my son Carson (17), and my daughter Madelyn (16).

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The Crossroads of California

My husband's home town and now my family's home as well. Pictured here is the Henry Miller Plaza in downtown. Henry Miller was one of the owner's of the Miller and Lux Company, headquartered in Los Banos, and at one time the largest cattle producers in California, as well as one of the largest land owners in the US.

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I am currently a 7th grade English teacher at Creekside Junior High, here in Los Banos. I feel being a teacher is one of the best ways I can contribute positively to my community.

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Farming / Ranching

My grandparents and my father were both farmers and ranchers. My paternal grandfather was a multi-generation dairy owner, while my maternal grandfather was a farmer, ranch owner and descendent to creator of the Thompson Seedless Grapes. My father is still farming and ranching. My Life Depends on Ag.

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Howard