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Coleen Myers's avatar

What a beautiful story - thanks for writing it and sharing.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Hi Coleen,

I think I wrote a story about you and your cooking many years ago in the Times Herald.

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Coleen Myers's avatar

That's possible since I lived in Lake City and Glidden for many years. I enjoy your writing.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Yes, it was you. I taught with Sue Devries for many years!

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Coleen Myers's avatar

And now Sue is retired, but she still subs at her old school. Those grandchildren who went on vacations with us are now all grown up and two of them have children of their own. Time zooms by. I'm glad you recognized my name.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

The spelling of your name gave it away!

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Coleen Myers's avatar

Yes, Myers is always getting misspelled, and actually, so is DeVries!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thanks for being a teacher AND a writer!

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thanks so much! I think they go hand in hand.

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Mary Swander's avatar

ESL teachers are our unsung heroes. Good for you for following your bliss and jumping into this opportunity. I'm sure you are an excellent teacher!

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you. I can't imagine doing anything else!

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John Schmidt's avatar

Great story! You have had quite the journey. Thank you for serving as an ESL teacher! You are obviously making a huge difference in the lives of your students.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you. I hope so.

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