Margie Adkins:
CLASS OF 1975
Glenbard West High SchoolClass of 1975
Glen ellyn, IL
University of IllinoisClass of 2002
Urbana, IL
Illinois State UniversityClass of 1979
Normal, IL
Glen Ellyn Junior High SchoolClass of 1971
Glen ellyn, IL
Roy Spalding SchoolClass of 1969
Glen ellyn, IL
Margie's Story
Life
I got 2 Bachelors degrees from Illinois State. The first was in elementary education in 1979, and the second was in English education with a high school certificate in 1980.
I met the man I married at ISU during my senior year. His name is Richard Adkins. We got married in 1981. Our sons are Phil (born in 1982), Eric (born in 1984), Scott (born in 1986), and Keith (born in 1991). We also have a cat, KC (Kitty Cat). She was a stray baby who sort of followed Phil home in 1995.
We've lived in Springfield, IL, which is Rich's hometown, since we got married. We built my dream house in 1994 on the edge of town. I've taught a wi...Expand for more
de variety of ages over the years, but for the last 12 years I've been teaching 5th grade, which I really like. I went back and got a Masters at the U of I in 2002. It was tough with a full time job and a house full of kids, but I did the bulk of it online.
I've always had an interest in history, but living in Springfield has turned my interest into a passion. For many years now I have volunteered as a costumed historical interpreter at New Salem State Historic Site and at the Lincoln's Home National Historic Site. I absolutely love dressing up and talking to the public. Who would have thought, considering how shy I've always been!
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