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I am a graduate of Fresno State, with a degree in Business, Real Estate and Urban Development, who has worked in Government for over 14 years. Proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, mother of 3 and currently delving into the creative side of me.

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Education > Secondary School Issues Military recruiters invading high schools: 4 of 19
Most students grapple with the idea of what to do after high school. A select few are fortunate enough to receive scholarships to a university, some will attend school with the help of a college fund set up by their parents, while others will have to rely on student loans and financial aid. Then we have those who are either n... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Can a marriage survive an affair resulting in a child: 2 of 8
I'm sure that depending on the woman or man, a marriage can survive an affair resulting in a child. In my case my marriage had to survive the birth of two children 5 days apart. My husband had been unfaithful to me throughout most of our marriage. Being this was my first marriage, I felt that I had to honor my vows and stick ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Coaching youth soccer: Tips on successful strategies: 4 of 13
I have coached youth soccer for 5 years and in that time I have learned the most fundamental approach to coaching is knowing your players strengths and weaknesses. I know coaches who feel that their players should be versatile and learn all positions of the game. This is not always beneficial to the team or the player, becaus... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Will "universal preschool" for 3- and 4-year-olds improve academic achievement over the long term?: 10 of 24
Improving academic achievement in our schools is not dependent upon a child's age, but rather the resources available to the schools and teachers in order to accomplish this task. Children mature at different ages, is a 3 or 4 year old prepared to leave home and attend school? I don't think so. There are those children who th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the United States set a timetable for the withdrawal of all troops from Iraq?: 2 of 4
What is the harm in setting a timetable for withdrawal of all troops from Iraq? Except the possibility of giving our brave young men and women of the armed forces who risk their lives everyday, hope that they can come home. The reason why we are still there is unclear to many Americans. The sense of Democracy and protection o... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Low-performing schools: Does encouraging parents to play a more active role in their children's education take school boards and teachers off the hook?: 2 of 3

When parents are asked to take a more active role in their child's education, what specifically is being asked of them by teachers and school boards? Parents already supply help with homework, hire tutors, and supply their child and sometimes the classroom with paper, pencils, pens, folders, binders, calculators and any other... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Should the government be cutting funding for elementary schools: 3 of 4

As we move into this phase of economic tourmoil in our country, the last thing that should be suffering is elementary school funding. As a parent and someone who has always believed in the importance of eduation, I feel it is unjust that our elementary students, teachers and staff must suffer such great losses in funding.A ch... More..