Pamela Klein:  

Life It all started when I was born, although some family and friends question that I was born and not just beamed here. I had a good childhood and was raised by my Mother and step-father who were the best anyone could ask for. I attended SLPS which were excellent at that time. I had a full four year scholarship and planned to become a French teacher. However, instead I married and subsequently had four children and seven grandchildren. Through the years, I took college classes that totalled approximately three years but never went on to get my degree. My first marriage ended in divorce. I married again but sadly after 10 years my second husband passed away. He had a profound effect on my life. I held various jobs from age 14 on...babysitting, confectionary helper, FW Woolworth, five years with a temporary service giving me a lot of different experiences. Then I went to work for St. Louis Board of Education as an entry level clerk typist. My first job was at Southwest High School, which is the school I graduated from. It was strange to come back as part of the administration instead of the student population. Over the years I received promotions and upgrades until 1983 when I became Secretary to the Principal at Cleveland High School. The school was closed as a general high school the next year and became Cleveland Jr. Naval Academy. I was there until June, 2003 when I finally retired. Twenty years, the school became a big part of me. I saw it flourish and saw it downslide. Saw it grow from 250 to over 1050. I had five different principals, all were different in their own right. My children all grew up and married and gave me seven grandchildren. They are all delightful. I was born and raised in St. Louis, but after my retirement I moved to Florida. I love it. Don't miss the cold, ice, sn...Expand for more