Trudi Gaines:
CLASS OF 1967
Linden High SchoolClass of 1967
Linden, NJ
Trudi's Story
Life
There is so much to tell that it would take too much space and time. So, here it is in a nutshell:
Graduated Drew University '71 BA German Lit.
Married 1973 - divorced 1981.
Moved to Flushing Queens 1975, then to Atlanta 1978.
Married 1985- divorced 1986 -- obviously a lapse of judgement greater than the first.
Married 1986 to Michael Gaines and still married! The 3rd time's the charm? Good judgment, at last.
Moved back to Linden after marrying Michael, who was till teaching at LHS. Could not believe I was back in Linden! No further comment. It's not a bad place, but I truly thought one of my adult goals was to live somewhere else. God has a sense of humor.
Went to our 20th reunion and saw many old friends.
MA from Kean '96 in Counselor Ed.
Moved to Pace Florida, near Pensacola in '96. Michael retired from teaching an...Expand for more
d I embarked on my counseling career.
EdD from Univ of West Florida 2006 (just this semester) in special and alternative ed, with specialty in juvenile delinquents.
Private psychotherapy practice since 2000 -- licensed counselor here in the Sunshine State.
Hurricane Ivan 2004 and Dennis 2005 -- 2 direct hits. Some damage to our house but far enough inland to have avoided the brunt of each.
Just accepted visiting instructor position at UWF to start this fall for at least one year. Will also keep private practice going.
No children, 4 dogs. My mother and sister, Ingrid (and husband and 3 sons), live in the same subdivision and we see each other at least once/week.
Enjoy gardening. Run and work out at the gym. Try to stay fit and am in training for my old age, which I hope to experience with some enjoyment.
That's all for now.
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