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Hello Dr. Gross and fellow SHSU MLS classmates :)
My name is Shelby Slay and here's a little information about me . . .

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I'm a Texas girl, born and raised. Although a college athletics scholarship took me away to Arizona, I made my way back to the Lone Star State a few years after graduation. I now reside in a suburb just outside of Houston called Jersey Village.

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Life wouldn't be the same without the crazy, wonderful people in this picture! They are my heart and soul, and I love them all to pieces. And yes, my niece is pretending to shoot my nephew with a toy gun in the photo. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that we're a little crazy, right!?!

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My husband Shane is one of those people that lights up a room when he walks in, and I think that is one of the many reasons that we make for such a great pair. I'm a bit of an extroverted introvert, while he is all extrovert! He likes to pretend that he is not, but with his Australian accent and infectious laugh, people simply gravitate towards him. - - He is my protector and my friend. He is the hand that reaches out to help me when I fall. He is the extra push that keeps me going when I begin to doubt myself. He is my biggest fan, as I am his.

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These are my beautiful stepchildren, Lexi (age 10) and Brodie (age 8). When I took this picture, I told them to "act like you like each other, " and this is what I got. Although they spend the majority of the year in London with their mother and stepfather, when they come to stay with us during the summer and Christmas, life feels complete. I love them with all of my heart; they are my babies.

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My husband and I are also the proud parents of three other much hairier children. We have a year and half old Goldendoodle named Aussie, and two cats (both are a little over a year old) named Pepper and Tinka, aka Stinky Tinky.

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Sports (water polo) gave me the opportunity to have an amazing college experience at Arizona State University, and no, it wasn't because we are usually ranked as one of the top party schools in the country. I made life long friends, worked my butt off in the pool, and had fantastic professors. I graduate with a B.S. in Business Management from Arizona State University's Business School in 2006. Fear The Fork!!!

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We're a ragtag bunch, but we're a fun, ragtag bunch! There is never a dull day when I'm hanging out with anyone in this group; they are all around fantastic people!

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I am currently the Teacher Librarian at Stratford High School in Spring Branch ISD. As I finish my first year in this position, I can truly say that I love my job!! It feels like I have finally found my calling in life. School Libraries Rock!!!

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I am a huge sports fan, especially Houston sports! Being an athlete all of my life probably has a bit to do with my love of sports, and while I don't play much water polo anymore these days, the sport that I am starting to find a love for is CrossFit. You'd think I'd be tired of getting my butt kicked after all of these years, but I keep going back.

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