Adele Davis:  

I graduated from University of California at Santa Barbara, taught in the area for several years and then went into the Dep't of Defense school system, teaching 3 years in Germany and 2 years in Greece. I came home, went back to school for a year, and decided not to go back but to marry instead. After my husband finished grad school, we moved to Bakersfield where he was offered a job at a Cal State campus here. At this point in my life, I am a retired first grade teacher who is married to college professor of music and department chair at Cal State University Bakersfield. He is a composer of both classical music and jazz and is a pianist (wwwdougdavismusic.net) We have two children who both live in the San Francisco area and, thankfully, are gainfully employed. At this point, we have no grandchildren. I am actively engaged in volunteer work of many sorts but mostly organizing and managing the volunteers for the music department concerts and festivals and local children's charities. That takes a large chunk out of the academic year. We live comfortably and have two dogs who are an integral part of our family. We travel whenever possible. Since I have been here for over 35 years, our lives are focused here in Bakersfield. Hope this fills in a few bare spots..... I had always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right, as was I. It was a wonderful, fulfilling career that opened many doors for me. Some of you may remember my brother, Norman. He passed away on Dec. 12, 2007 quite unexpectedly after returning from an after-dinner walk with his Janet. It was a horrible shock and brings home the adage, "Live every minute like it is your last." Update: We now have a "grandpu...Expand for more