I have always been an avid reader and lover of good literature. Growing up I spent most of my summers sitting on my back porch reading all the library books my mom would bring home for me. I especially love reading all the classic novels, more than once!   I have a degree English Lit, and I taught advance writing and rhetoric and creative writing at a local high school for 25 years. I have always had a passion for writing and teaching.  I've taken many writing courses and workshops over the years, and I am a certified Guided Autobiography facilitator using the proven methods of Dr. James Birren, a pioneer in the field of gerontology, and renowned professor and author. He developed the course in guided autobiography which I facilitate. Working with people to help preserve their legacy is an incredible privilege. I am also a licensed Life Coach with the International Coaching Federation where I have advanced training in coaching and asking good questions to draw out what is inside of you and help you express your thoughts and memories in words.