Laurie Cook:  

I moved to Northwest Florida in the fall of 1982. Got married in 1984 and I have been living in the same city and married to the same countyboy every since. We are the parents of three terrific young adults that we are VERY proud of. I went back to college later in life and I have my degree in Tech Ed. I am certified to teach in the state of Florida. I taught high school a few years Business and Computer courses and Media Productions. I taught 8th grade students and loved it. I taught Math, Career Education and Technology courses. Teaching students about Careers, Colleges and Life Skills was probably my favorite course to teach. I also coached Middle School cheerleading at our school for 5 years. I was a member of the Leadership Literacy Team. My plans of teaching until retirement were cut short in December 2014 after a fall left me in more pain that I had ever had (worse than childbirth). After 3 back surgeries my hopes of returning to a normal life slipped a way. Since that day pain has become my daily companion. I had to retire early due to my health and the required medication I take in order to func...Expand for more