All About Me

My name is Esther Andrews. I am -- years old and have lived in Ojai for the last twenty years. I have worked at Ojai Valley School for seven years. I grew up in a small town named Fillmore, which is about twenty miles west of Ojai. After graduating from high school, I went to a beauty academy and became a hairdresser, and then a teacher.
Shortly after, I met my future husband and we dated for the next five years. In the meantime, I ran my own business and gained a lot of experience with finances, management, and communication skills. I loved being independent of an employer. I owned my business for ten years and during that time, I had married David, my husband, and had three daughters: Michaela, Sarah,and Janae.
It was shortly after the birth of my youngest daughter, that I felt a need to stay home with my children, so I sold my business and stayed home. I even set up a home school so I could spend more time with my children. That was when I realized that I really loved teaching. The decision was made right there and then to go back to school to earn a degree.
I loved school! I loved learning about history, language, and especially how children learn. I earned my degrees and was hired here to work as a second-language teacher.
Many young individuals such as yourself already know what occupation they will train for. My experience was a little different. I never dreamt of becoming a teacher. What about you? Have you decided what you will train for?
On your next assignment tell me all about yourself and your plans for the future. Your rough-typed draft is due on Thursday, September 15th. Please save your draft, with it properly labeled and place it in the Handin drive.