I have a Masters degree from Northern Illinois University and have taught for 39 years, mostly in middle schools. My expertise is literature with a strong emphasis on writing. During my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to create a writing program in District 21, Wheeling, IL, and continued to use it in District 25, Arlington Heights, IL. My students have enjoyed the opportunity to be creative in their writings and have had the ability to enhance their skills in narrative, persua...