LAURA VARRICHIO:  

What can I say!! It has been too long. The last time I saw my class was at the 10 year reunion- I believe. Was just married (#2 1980) and with 3 children and one on the way. I had my own business (in home child care - 11 great years) and during that time began obtaining my higher education. I received my AA in Social Welfare at Mira Costa College and started working my BA in Education through National University (2002) while I worked with the Oceanside school district as a paraprofessional. After obtaining my BA I tried to obtain a position as a student teacher first while working on my certification with Oceanside High. Unfortunatelly (the governers office) starting letting individuals go - cut backs. You know the story - last hired, first fired. I needed a job so my daughter in Georgia had me cotact individuals in Henry County for interviews. I had to complete certification in Georgia and figured - heck why not get my Masters! I obtained that in 2004 through Clark Atlanta University - majoring in Special Education. So here I have been! I was a middle school teacher from 2003 until 2008. I then obtaianed a position at DUtchtown High School 2008- to present and for the paset 4 years have been teaching Earth Systems and Environmental Science.. Waiting until I hit the big 6 5 to retire. Since the grand dau...Expand for more