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A quality nursing education is just as important to students of a program as it is their future patients. In this field, a good education can go a long way toward making sure the quality of the health care system continues to improve. If you've been looking for a top-notch nursing program, you're in luck. Find top nursing schools now!

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America provides quality culinary training with professional chefs. Le Cordon Bleu offers programs in Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie and Baking, Hospitality and Restaurant Management, and Online programs. Visit  http://www.chefs.edu for more information. Le Cordon Bleu does not guarantee employment or salary.

Zador is a language company with two Spanish Schools: one in Vitoria in the North, the Green Spain of forests and vineyards; and another in Alicante on the Mediterranean coast, in the Blue Spain of the Mediterranean Sea and orange and lemon trees

Kimberly Smith was born and raised in Southern California. She attended LAUSD public schools from kindergarten through high school. She began college as a journalism major, but eventually became an elementary school teacher. She has been teaching for 10 years, and received her 4th pink slip this year. This has given her the impetus to find her way back to writing.

Formerly an educator, I am currently a new stay-at-home mom to a beautiful 9 month old daughter named Claire Margaret. She has taught me more than I ever learned in grad school. My former life includes one of teaching inner-city children in Detroit and serving as an administrator for a group of private schools run by an obscure religous group known as the Exclusive Brethren. Working for this group brought me all over North America from Western Canada to Orlando, Florida evaluating thier schools and teachers. This group is regarded as a cult in Austrailia. It was one of the most interesting experiences of my life. On paper, I hold an B.A. in Sociology and an M.S. in Educational Administration. I hold current certification as a professional teacher (k-8) and administrator (k-12) in the State of Michigan. In person, I enjoy spending my time teaching my new daughter how to play, figuring out how to survive as a single income family, and remaining keen on trends within my field.

A proverbial "jack of all trades", David Anderson has worked in various capacities, lived in numerous locations, attended multiple educational institutions and trade schools and travels frequently across the United States. David spent 5 years in the Army as an Air Traffic Controller assigned to a light infantry unit, double majored in psychology and corporate wellness while in college, started and sold a small business in the mobile entertainment industry, worked 7 years in the Risk Management departments of the mortgage industry (primarily dealing with collections, loss mitigation and foreclosure of property). He has worked with major companies such as the former Bear Stearns, First Union National Bank, Wachovia, GE Consumer Finance, Capital One Auto Finance, Liberty Mutual Companies, Agricredit, and the former Money Store. Today, David works as an independent insurance claims field examiner. He travels the nation working catastrophic and major storm events for various insurance carriers. As such, he remains well versed in the insurance industry with a unique insight into the inner workings of this field, the language and application of the policies and the overall residential and commercial building claims process. David is an avid reader of novels, newspapers and online articles. He enjoys the writings of John Grisham, Michael Connelly, Dean Koontz, Michael Crichton and numerous other authors. As a former basketball, football and track athlete at high school and college levels, he remains a dedicated sports fan and current, casual sports player. He has participated in fantasy football leagues for over 15 years and still maintains teams in 2-3 different types of fantasy leagues. He maintains homes in Oklahoma and Wisconsin. He enjoys spending his free time playing casino games, playing recreational basketball, fishing, kayaking and spending time with his children.

I was born and raised in Washington DC as a third generation Washingtonian. I went to Penn State to study wildlife management and graduated with a BS in Wildlife and Fishery Science and a minor in History. Over the next few years, I worked in the restaurant industry and in construction before landing a job as a tour guide for a nationwide tour company. I worked for 8 years guiding small group, multi-week adventure camping tours of the US and Canada and travelling around the world in my off-seasons. I have travelled to all 50 states, and 50 countries on 5 continents. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, I moved to New Orleans and got a teaching certificate. I have taught math and science in high-needs schools in inner-city New Orleans and in Washington DC. I currently live in Japan where I teach English at the elementary and junior high school level in a small rural community. Life has been good to me and I have a huge variety of skills and experiences. I am glad I have found this venue to share what I know

I am currently a student at one of London's best schools. I enjoy writing mainly about travelling (holiday destinations) and food, although I am ready to try out everything!

I had my first girlfriend in kindergarten. We had one beautiful year together and then she was gone. My earliest organizing experience was in first grade when my classmates and I were being picked on by the those big special kids. My sister had to take me home, immediately. I would later find out that those special needs kids were picked on, too. At nine years-old, I came to the defense of a large, new, black special needs student, who found himself encircled by an angry student mob on his first day of school. Our family moved quite a bit as boy, four schools in five years, as my father battled his gambling addiction. I was usually the top academic student in my grade.I cut my teeth in the restaurant business at Stan Musial and Biggies in St.Louis and became friends of the man. I started my own yard service at 14. In my senior year in high school, I saw the introduction of desegregation at Cleveland High in St.Louis. I sang in a band at eighteen and began writing songs. I played eight different sports in high school and college, and became a broadcaster after starring in preseason basketball, but being told playing time had already been given out. I was a freelance sports feature writer, once writing thirteen features in one evening, after a particularly successful state track meet. I passed on a potential law career to teach kids. I Minored in Biology and passed on an offer from my Cell Biology teacher at St.Louis University to pursue a career in medicine. After a bad experience in teaching, I trained in X-ray and Ultrasound, and began saving lives and diagnosing people, after all. I constantly battled medical managers that put profit over patient safety, and was usually chased out of town, vowing to tell all. I volunteered to be a medic in the armed services after 9-11, but just missed the an age requirement, that later was changed. I had neck surgery five years ago and was back on the soccer field in five months. My nicknames from sports are Speed and El G

Roberta Rincon spends much of her waking hours studying education policy. As a full-time analyst, she focuses primarily on policies affecting higher education in Texas. As a doctoral student studying education policy and planning, she is pursuing her interest in helping more underrepresented students go to college and successfully graduate through various studies involving public schools. She has degrees in civil engineering, business administration, and information management -- basically because she cannot figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. In addition to spending time with her husband and two children, she enjoys reading and watching movies in her free time.

I am a married mother of 2. My children are in school. I am a teacher, but also a fitness coach through Beachbody. My husband and I have been married for 15 years (I think...I am not the sentimental type!). I survived 12 years of Catholic schools, including an all-girl high school. I went to a public University, where I met my husband. I grew up in the suburbs, but now live in a rural area near a mid-sized University. I am a typical working mother...busy, but trying to fit it all in! My claim to greatness was when I was in high school (a looong time ago!) and I submitted a poem for a contest. My poem was second place...the prize was a four year scholarship to Wayne State University! The first place winner took the prize, though, so I didn't really win anything. (womp womp womp!).

RON MORECI Ron has been in the automotive repair field since 1975 as a tech for independent and dealership level repair facilities. Ron is the author of numerous articles including an emission repair book. He is a highly skilled technician and trainer in driveability and emission repairs. He is ASE certified with L1, a (licensed) BAR instructor, and advanced smog tech for the state of California. He has been teaching classes since 1983 on various levels of engine performance and emission controls for a variety of companies. He has been a member of CAAT (Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers) since 1993 and helped write curriculum for various trade schools. He has owned and operated his own shops with great success. He also teaches classes for OTC, and other entities. Ron also serves as a consultant contractor for several companies throughout the USA. He also contracts himself out for vehicle inspections prior to customer purchase. Ron really enjoys what he does, and says he is always learning new things every day, verifying what he's learned and passes the knowledge on to you.

Jess Roshak is a writer, educator, and curriculum consultant with over 10 years teaching in public schools. Visit her alternative education blog at http://squarepeged.blogspot.com. Throughout her career, she has successfully worked with students aged 5 through adult in a variety of formats and subjects. J. fervently believes in the right of every individual to discover talents, cultivate passions, and develop wisdom in humane and effective ways.

I am currently a full time, self-employed, mother of five. My oldest is in college and my youngest is three years old. Having five different aged kids, attending five different schools can be very overwhelming at times. My husband and I own a construction company, specializing in residential and commercial remodeling in the DFW area. We also offer a full-scale cabinet shop with on-site design services. I am responsible for the bookwork, accounting, vendor information and other paperwork. I enjoy the management aspect of the self-employment world. In my free time I love to shop in consignment stores and resell only boutique childrens fashions on Ebay, attend every dance class, football practice or band function that I can. And if I have any time after that I love to volunteer to help others, in any way that I can.

Kestner is a youth character-development specialist and chair of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Department of Student Teaching. For over 25 years, he has been conducting research and working with teachers, parents and students to develop character in youth. In 1999 and 2000 Kestner developed the Dynamics of Leadership curriculum for Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham when they taught at Northwestern University. Kestner's other clients and business associates include the National Education Association, Horace Mann Insurance Companies, the Abraham Lincoln Institute for Literacy in America, several Olympic National Governing Bodies, as numerous colleges, universities, and schools. Kestner's first book, Program Evaluation for Sport Directors (Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996), helped launch a series of educational books for using sport as a means of developing not only good athletes, but good citizens as well. Kestner's portfolio also includes Citizenship Through Sports and Drugs and Sport programs of the National Federation of State High School Associations and his own programs for teachers (Toward Higher Ground: Building Character by Teaching Self-Respect, Self-Discipline and Responsibility) and parents (The Highest Ground: A Parent Primer for Building Youth Character). Kestner teaches an online graduate course on building character in youth, along with courses for students preparing to become teachers. Kestner has also taught at the University of Illinois and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Kestner has taught middle and high school English and speech, and has coached track and field, cross country, soccer, and basketball. He teaches a high school Sunday school class in his church and serves on the board of education in his home school district. Kestner and his wife Tami have been married for 17 years and have three children.

Dr. Marc Tinsley is the People Repairman(TM) and the founder of Fitness For The Rest of Us(TM). He is a health, fitness, and wellness expert who takes the fear, difficulty, mystery, and confusion out of exercise, nutrition, and taking better care of yourself. He works with individuals and organizations who want to stop losing money and get more done by increasing their energy levels. Keynotes * Breakouts * Workshops * In-services * Teleseminars * Webinars * Coaching * Consulting Dr. Tinsley is a chiropractic physician, functional health, fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation expert, professional speaker, and writer with expertise in physical activity, employee wellness, corporate wellness, workplace wellness, school wellness and healthy schools programs. He practices in Monroeville, Pennsylvania and speaks to schools, businesses and other organizations throughout the country. As a professional speaker, his keynotes and workshops promote physical activity, proper nutrition, and emotional well-being. Programs include health, fitness and wellness programs for employees, managers, and executives, and healthy schools programs for students, parents, teachers, and administration. A career in chiropractic, fitness, and rehabilitation was a natural choice because of his interests in orthopedics, neurology, physical therapy, fitness, sports medicine and nutrition. He is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, regularly achieving the honor roll and deans list, and receiving 3 separate academic scholarships. He has been a member of the National Speakers Association Speakers' Academy, The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Speakers Association, the President's Council on Fitness and Sports 50 Year Partner Program, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, and the American Medical Athletic Association. He was listed in the "Guide to America's Top Chiropractors" by C

J Daniel Hollinger is President and Principal Consultant at Hollinger International, an international education management consulting firm serving private, independent, international and charter schools, nonprofit organizations and education companies. Dr. Hollinger provides tailored, strategic assistance to establish new schools, improve education and strengthen leadership. Prior to consulting, Dr. Hollinger founded and directed two dual-language international schools. He designed and delivered innovative education programs that produce high academic and social achievement for students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. Dr. Hollinger holds a PhD in Education from the University of Virginia, a MEd in Special Education from American University and a BA in General Studies from the University of Maryland.

I'm 24 years old and currently teaching in Milwaukee Public Schools. I love reading, writing, and dreaming big. I'm married to a wonderful man and I'm trying to live as frugally and fabulously as possible in the Historic Third Ward... I enjoy blending domesticity with city living... I'm full of random bits of information... and I love sharing them.

I am a credentialed teacher who teaches at a charter school with an independent study format. I am an involved member of my homeowner's association and local schools.

Non-profit management, volunteer leadership and education have been primary in Mary's professional life. She taught art classes to both children and adults at DOD MWR, DOD Schools, Merced Junior College, Threlkeld Art Studio Workshops as well as elementary classrooms and community art groups. She enjoys drawing, painting, scale miniatures and many other hobbies, crafts, sewing and needle arts. Mary held many positions with the Officers' Wives' Club and enjoyed taking advantage of writing for the club magazines, teaching arts & crafts as well as participating in gourmet cooking clubs. Mary's many interests and talents blended well with her life as a military wife and mother of two. Serving as a Girl Scout leader for several years allowed her to share her many interests with both her daughters as well as volunteer in the community. Mary also served through the American Red Cross as a station manager, caseworker, disaster services volunteer/ instructor and community disaster education instructor/presenter.

Hi Reader, My name is Jeremias Sandstrom. You can call me Jeremiah if you'd like. I am very much into music. And I am into a life long project. I plan on bringing prayer back into schools. America steadily went into the sewer when prayer left school. Columbine is one ex:

I'M from N.J. originally--played football for 11 yrs--went to college threes years at two different schools--did missle security in the Air Force and have many years expereince in management/supervision/sales. Spent the last 7 yrs in Juvinile corrections. HELLO!

I currently work graveyards at the local Wal-Mart. I'm nearly finished working on Art Instuction Schools class, which is a big step in my art career. I gradually working on a book that I hope will one day be published. I babysit two adorable 5 year old twins with severe case

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From Atlanta, Took classes at many different schools, but up until now I have had no career in mind.

I was a Speech and Language Pathologist and teacher for 28 years. I worked mostly with children 0 to 18. My work in Head Start Programs. elementary schools and high schools have given me an inside look at how children learn. I am semi-retired and would like to share my kn

Basketball coach for 25 years
Married with five incredible children
Director of basketball feeder program for Mesa Public Schools

Hello, I am a married mother of 1. I am looking for a job that I put my input in on my experience with Child care and with schools. I have been dealing with a lot of them over the years. Thanks for the opportunity.

For over a decade, I have worked in education as a teacher, consultant, and trainer in Newark Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools. I am a 2005 National Award Winning Milken Educator. I am the founder and owner of Bridge Consultants, LLC and The Norma Delores