I serve as Blaine High School's librarian as well as being head cross country coach and the distance and long jump coach for the track team. I am happy to say this is my 21st year as librarian and 10th year as a coach.

My interests include reading (surprise), running, and hiking and backpacking.

I can be reached at work or at home.

Education

• A.A. Florida Junior College 1972
• B.A. in English from Florida State University, 1974
• M.A. in Religion from Florida State University, 1977
• K-12 teaching certificate from Western Washington Unversity, 1980
• M.L.S in Librarianship from University of Washington, 1986

Experience

• K-8 teacher in one room schoolhouse, Stehekin School District, Stehekin, WA 1982-1984
• K-12 librarian, Blaine School District, Blaine, WA 1986-1993
• 6-12 librarian, Blaine School District, Blaine, WA 1994-Present

Reading is not the only key to success in education, but it's the most fundamental stepping stone. I read because I find truth in fiction. Either these truths are confirmed from my own experiences in a way that is fascinating, enlightening, or riveting, or I learn something new outside my own narrow world of experience.

My preferences change, much like favorite authors. Given time, I read mysteries. I am also a member of an informal book club which has read many excellent titles including some Pulitzer Prize winners, some environmentally focused works, and a few great pieces of non-fiction. Historical fiction that combines great writing with historical accuracy is also enjoyable.

Presently, I am reading Barbara Kingsolver (contemporary fiction), Ellis Peters (pseudonym for Edith Pargeter- writer of medieval mysteries), and Dorothy Dunnett (fabulous historical fiction writer), Mary Oliver, a wonderful poet, Philip Pullman, anything of Avi's, and Robert B. Parker (Spenser mysteries).