James Hammond:  

College I did a great deal of commuting the first year, and then I lived in Arlington until graduation. I enjoyed my time at UTA, but I wish I had finished my graduate work. Arlington was a good place to live, but I wanted to move away from the "college town atmosphere". From the time I left Arlington, I have lived in the northern part of Fort Worth. I live close enough to work, but far enough so that I don't see my students all the time! Of course, since I have worked for so many years, I see present/former students everywhere...from the top of a mountain in New Mexico to Disney World to Switzerland. It was unusual having a degree in French in the education field in Texas, but I have used it teaching middle school and high school students. I have also used my French when I took my students to Europe (France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, England, and Liechtenstein), and when I have the opportunity to travel to Europe without my students. Workplace I worked in the same district for the last 32 years. I have worked from the 4th grade level (it's all a blur) through 8th grade. I prefer the middle school students. I guess that's why I've been at this level for 20 years. I have taught all levels of math and English, but I really enjoy what I teach now (and the last several years): Honors Algebra and French. I feel that I know a little more than the students in these areas! Because of the wonderful salary of e...Expand for more