Erik Elakman:
CLASS OF 1978
Pompano Beach High SchoolClass of 1978
Pompano beach, FL
Erik's Story
When I left Florida after graduation I was intent on becoming a Doctor. I ended up taking a different path and became a teacher instead. I spent 2 years teaching 5th grade in Calhoun, GA and then went to Brevard, NC to direct and develop a large YMCA Camp. After 3 1/2 years my wife (Katie) and I had our 1st child and decided the camp life was not what we wanted for our children. We came back to Calhoun, GA and never looked back. I taught 8th grade science & math for 15 years a Valley Point Middle School, during wich time I got my Masters Degree in Guidance & Counseling and a Specialist Degree in Leadership and Supervision. I was an Elementary Counselor for 4 years and now am in my 4th year as a Middle school Counselor (I love it!). Along the way Katie and I had 3 children, the oldest (23...Expand for more
) Hailey has a College Degree as a Surgical Tech, she is married and has our 1st grand daughter, Addison. My son-in-law James is a full time student. Hailey finished school last May but has been unable to find work, they all currently live with us. Our 2nd child, Andy is currently a sophmore at Georgia Tech, is a kicker for the Football team and was last years only freshman scholar athlete. The youngest, John is a sophmore at Calhoun High, plays the saxaphone, marches in the band, participates on the academic bowl competion team and is in their one act play. John is also a member of the NASA Inspire program. Katie and I are very active with the kids and additionally I direct the soccer program for the recreation department. We have a good life and I am really satisfied with where we are.
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