Catherine Berghofer:  

Life was raised in Michigan and attended Michigan State University where I received my undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with both a Sociology and Education minors. I then married and moved to sunny southwest Florida where I lived for twenty-three years. Both of my sons were born and raised in Florida. I was a homemaker for several years before returning to teaching in the public schools (this gave me a little time to realize the difference between theory and practice when it comes to working with children!). I volunteered at the school, was a Den Mother, took classes at the local Cultural Center and entered what I refer to as my 'craft phase'. As my boys entered Middle School I decided it was time to pursue my career in education. I went back to college and received my MEd. from the University of South Florida in Curriculum and Instruction with a technology specialization and have been 'hooked on computers' ever since. I love trying to find ways to integrate technology into my curriculum. I am a lifelong learner and a teacher. My jobs allow me to pursue these interests. I have been a part of the Baker College adjunct faculty since 1999. I worked at the Clinton Township campus and have found it immensely rewarding. I also managed the computer lab at the Ford Van Dyke Learning Center in Sterling Heights until very recently. This was a great job. I spent my days helping my students in their self-directed learning. Not only did I get to stretch m...Expand for more