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My grandfather was the first member of his family born in America. As a farmer, my grandfather knew the value of hard work and passed that down to his children.

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As a high school student, a graduation requirement we had was to volunteer at a school in Detroit for students with special needs. It was through this experience that I knew I wanted to be a special education teacher. Now I am in my 6th year of teaching in a CI program at the secondary level.

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While my parents are from upstate New York, I was raised in Michigan.  I  grew up in a working - middle class home. I lived with my parents and my younger sister.
While I still live in Michigan, I now reside in my own home with my husband and four children.

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I am the oldest of two children. As the oldest sibling, I had to set a good example! I must have done alright because my sister is an Anesthesiologist and has started a family of her own.

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Traveling is a hobby of mine.  I love sharing these experiences with my family.