My father taught me, by example, that a willingness to work brings certain freedoms and liberty. Employment provides finances and purchasing power. Work is where we learn skills, it encourages innovation, and it teaches responsibility and accountability.  Employment gave me opportunity to provide for myself, my family to be an asset to society, not a burden. 

 

Work experience gave me understanding in different fields and from different vantage points. The attitude not to fear work but, to seek it out, has enabled me to serve in many diverse employment opportunities. Work has equipped me to serve others and develop into the woman that I am.  I've served as a bookkeeper for a building contractor and also for an International Case dealership.  I've spent many  hours as a motor vehicle title clerk and such enjoyable time as an Amtrak, Cruise, Airline Travel agent for a prosperous travel agency. I've worked for the State Government of PA as a data recorder, and as a Sole Proprietor of a Cafe in Pavillion!  My fifteen years of serving with Fremont County public education, first as a Substitute teacher, K-12 then, hired on as a full-time 4th grade teacher's aide.  I was successful in meeting requirements of Highly Qualified Para Professional status. I worked in K-5 teaching handwriting, small group reading, reading and math remediation, along with the many duties that allowed me to relate and develop relationships with  both staff and student populations.  

 

These varied opportunities, have developed inner strength, direction, the ability to respond to tasks at hand, to learn and expand learning, and to recognize the needs of others while following directives, guidelines, finance, and gut feelings.  My yearly evaluations are evidence of my sincerity and concern for those in my charge and those I worked with.