I have been a substitute teacher for more than 10 years in elementary, middle, and high school across all subject areas. My Bachelors Degree from Kent State University in Ohio is in Secondary Education -English/Psychology. My Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University is in Reading. I later received a Paralegal Certification from Elgin Community College and added Social Studies to my Teacher Certification. I have also studied ESL and Special Education.

I have four children and five g...