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My writing experience has been varied and enjoyable, especially since I didn't start until my early 40s. When I began college at 39, I knew what I wanted to do .
As a newspaper reporter, I wrote about city and county government, events happening in the court system, covered sheriffs' and police departments. For fun, I wrote feature stories and a weekly column.
After earning my bachelor's degree and becoming a grandmother at the same time, I worked for newspapers while earning a master's degree. As time went on, I taught journalism classes, then went back to school to earn a teaching certificate in special education, and almost a second master's degree. Coursework is done; the final tests are not. I worked as a high school special education teacher for four years, and now substitute at area schools and do some freelance writing.
I have five grown children, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren!

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Older people who return to school may be there for a variety of reasons, but one concern many have is relating to younger students who have grown up in a much different world than their older counterparts. Younger students are likely to be much more knowledgeable about technology. Their social habits and interests are different than the older student. They may seem to speak a different language when interacting with each other. ...
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