: About Me

My name is Pam and I am a 52 year-old life-long learner. I crave knowledge and am fascinated by a vast variety of subjects. In my former professional life I was a paramedic, and before that I was a dispatcher for 9-1-1 centers in three different localities. I have taught many EMT classes as well as IV certification classes. I have two grown children who are delightful. I have suffered some severe tragedies in my life; however, I try to put my experiences in perspective by looking at others in far worse situations, such as the lives of the women in the Middle East, or the starving populations in Africa. Gratitude is my answer to self-pity. I have been a foster parent for over 10 years, dealing mostly with young girls that have had, in many cases, over 30 placements. I am at my best when helping others as it puts my problems in perspective when I see the devastating damage that society has wrought on many of our young people. As my father (a vibrant - intelligent 76 year old man) would say, "Oh, you're just an old-fashion bleeding-heart." I think it is a compliment, don't you :-)

All the best to you and yours,

Pam

Contact me at PamH1955@gmail.com

My passion is ...

Child welfare

I know too much about ...

Depression

My parents always told me ...

TURN THE DAMNED LIGHTS OFF

My childhood ambition ...

Was to be a teacher

My favorite memory ...

A gift my husband gave me, the 60th anniversary copy of The Box Car Children

Why I write ...

I love how words flow, its much like listening to a waterfall.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Member of an audiobook club, listen to mostly non-fiction - Favorite TV show is Ghost Whispers, but spend most of my time on the Game Channel or the Science Channel

My first job ...

A flunky at All-State Insurance Company

My best moment ...

Holding my first child

My inspiration ...

Some ethereal desire to find my purpose in life

Education > Educational Philosophy Unique ideas for improving the public education system

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Brainstorming New Ideas to Improve Our Schools Most of us are aware that our public school systems are facing serious obstacles. From violence to low achievement scores, education as a whole has suffered. I have brainstormed some unusual ways to improve our education system. Many of them are controversial, and unlikely to receive public accolades, but I believe that they each have merit and at least might serve to start a conversation that works "outside of the box". #1: I read once that in one country (China I think) if a child missed a question, such as 3 + 4 = 8, he or she was required ...

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