A Synopsis of My Life (pg. 2)

While I attended high school, I wanted to become a part of the school's environment so, during my study periods, I volunteered in the library. Since then I have done volunteer jobs in libraries of various settings, such as Cook Library at Towson State University and the library at The Baltimore Museum of Art. During one volunteer job, I established the library at the Hearing and Speech Agency of Metro Baltimore. For the number of hours I volunteered in the library of the Community College of Baltimore, I was given a gift of thanks--a key to the college. I found working in a library setting a place where you do not have to work under much pressure.

The counselors at Western High School encouraged me to go to college. For one year I went to a small four year liberal arts college in upper New York state. This proved to be another challenge for me as I had to live on campus. For the first time in my life, I was on my own. I learned to fend for myself.  It was my determination and will power that helped me through this difficult period. I decided, after two semesters being away from home, to continue my  education at the Community College of Baltimore where I received my Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts.

I went on to Towson State University to obtain my Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Instructional Technology. Along with my BS degree, I was accorded an award for distinguished achievement. While pursuing my Masters, I wrote a research paper titled " Challenges for the Cerebral Palsy Adult" and created a software program for a hearing impaired child who was having difficulty in writing in complete compound sentences.

To broaden my world further, my parents took me traveling. There is not a better way to learn about the world around you than to travel in other states and countries. I have been to two-thirds of this country, including Alaska. I have also been to Europe and Scandinavia.

In spite of my disability, I have enjoyed bicycling, swimming, and horseback riding. An adult tri-wheeler was used for bicycling. I have entered horse shows and won ribbons for my horsemanship. Working with my hands has not been a problem. Handicrafts, such as needlepoint and latch hook, have been therapeutic.

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