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Business and English Department
Benicia Unified School District
Benicia, CA
Class Phone # 707-748-2963
Background
- Born and raised in Billings,
Montana (Yes, I'm a cowgirl!)
- Attended University of Denver
- Graduated from Cal State Hayward
with BA in Liberal Studies/Business
- Owned bookkeeping firm in Benicia
for 20+ years
- Married with two grown children
- School board trustee for 8 years
(1987-1995)
My Life as an Educator
Through a marvelous quirk of fate, I started teaching
business/computer classes at Benicia High in 1999. In 2001, I began teaching a technology-based British & Contemporary Literature class. It takes some people
a little longer to find their destiny!
I have the distinct advantage of being able to
bring my business experience into the classroom, making real-life
connections between our class work and the work-world that
students will soon be entering. I can certainly say to the
students, "Been there, done that!"
My educational philosophy is "Make it Real!" If
students see the connection between life-long learning and their personal
experience, they will fall in love with the learning process. I try to
foster a passion for learning -- a passion for life.
When I'm Not Teaching..
...I'm learning! I enjoy:
-
taking classes
- reading, reading
and more reading
- camping and hiking
- traveling anywhere,
but especially Hawaii
My Favorite Web Sites
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One of the tremendous advantages of technology
today is our link to the world. Check out some of my favorite
"connections to the world."
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California Virtual Enterprise
page takes you to the home page for our Virtual
Enterprise curriculum. Under "Enterprises" you'll find links to
all the California and world-wide Virtual Enterprise simulations.
Check out the "Resources" section for great entrepreneurship curriculum.
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Macbeth Translation
is a BBC sponsored web site that translates
Shakespearean English to modern English. It's a great resource
for understanding Shakespeare's work. I've linked you to the Macbeth
translation.
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Want to learn what happened on
This Day In History
? This site will tell you.
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Need some quick tips and tricks for Microsoft Office programs?
Check out
Microsoft Office Assistance
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The
Benicia High
web page connects you to our High School
home page. Come visit!
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This is a personal homepage and doesn't
represent the opinions of my school. Last updated on August
24, 2002.
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