Dana Matthews:  

CLASS OF 1987
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Maple heights, OH

Dana's Story

Life I have been married to the most attentive, stable man I know for 15 years! We live in Orange Village in a home we inherited and renovated. Our sons are Zach (12) and Logan (10). They're musicians at heart, like me. Zach is already an accomplished guitarist and Logan is trying his hand at drums. Zach will attempt to join the cross country team this fall. I love to snow ski and have recently tried picking up a new hobby~Golf! So far, so good! During the school year, you'll find me spending my days with 2nd graders where I teach in Nordonia Hills. I love my job! Summers...AHHH! I spend these days swimming, fishing, and boating at my in-laws' lake home in Roaming Shores. Our friends and family come in and out through our revolving door. We enjoy this time together. We have 2 dogs, a tank full of fish, and a leopard gecko...Yes, we have been asked if we're insane. But, life is good and God has blessed us very much. School I won't share my biggest crush...Let's just say, I'm over it! I was inspired by Mr. Day and Mr. Belden. High school was an extremely fun time for me. I'd definitely do it again. I enjoyed roaming the halls during almost every class. The teachers sure trusted me. I also loved my time doing PEP cl...Expand for more
ub/sports things during study halls. College I spent my freshman year at Ohio University. Janine Leko and I were roommates. We had the most bizarre girls next door. Needless to say, we followed the traditions at OU and did our fair share of partying. After nearly failing Chemistry and getting sick too often, I decided to transfer to Baldwin-Wallace where I lived on campus and became a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Fun times! I completed my bachelor's in Elementary Education. Later, I went back to school and earned my Masters degree from Kent State. Workplace I began my teaching career in Cuyahoga Hts. Local School district. I started by teaching 1st grade! YIKES! Talk about crowd control... I soon moved up to teach English and work with those underestimated 7th and 8th graders for 4 years. I took 5 years off to raise my boys while we moved to other locations around the country. After moving back to Ohio in 2001, I began working at Ledgeview Elementary where I've been ever since. I've taught 3/4th split class, 4th grade and now 2nd. It's been quite a ride! Military No military service although I seriously considered the Air Force. I greatly admire anyone who risks all and serves this AWESOME COUNTRY!
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Mississippi '06
My lil' sister Regan and me
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