Maria Cherrez:  

Hi my name is Maria Cherrez-VanGalder. I graduated from Seward Park in 1975, went to Brooklyn College for 2 1/2 yrs. Got married in 1978 and had two children., boy and girl, moved to Tampa Fl in 1986. Worked in the Insurance Industry since 1980, changed careers in 1998 and re-married the same year. (divorced in 1990) My new career is Residential Real Estate, I love what I do especially helping the first time home buyer find the home of their dreams or what they can afford. I always wanted to be a Social Worker when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were wrong. I work out when I'm stressed or upset. I like to relax with a nice glass of wine and a Life Time movie. I used to make out in the stairways with my secret boyfriend but we always got caught. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is my guidance counselor Ms. Acosta, because she gave...Expand for more