Marjorie Michael:  

I changed my first name to Marya (first syllable like the planet...) in the mid-90's. Long story...partly that the My Little Margie image just didn't do it for me anymore. I always wanted to be a psychologist when I grew up. Weren't girls born in the 50's a little uninformed as to the possibilities that might lie ahead? I sure was. The plan changed to becoming a teacher, though I seemed to maintain that observational, reflective orientation that a psychologist might exhibit. What eventually inspired a long term commitment to the teaching profession was working with children from third world countries in Arlington, VA.(marriage took me there). The world came to me. After that taste, I pursued some graduate work, and other training, developing a skill set and strong passion for multicultural and peace education, self-esteem and stress management. I proceeded to teach with this focus in the public and private sectors. I retired from Arlington Public Schools in 2005 and now have my own consulting business, working with individuals, children, educators and business in stress management, self-esteem and problem solving. I have one daughter, Kelly, age 35, who has been an amazing light in my life. She is about to venture on to VA Tech to get a PhD in Adult Development and Aging. Alas, she will learn what to do with this baby boomer! I teach a YogaRhythmics(yoga-dancing) class every summer at a...Expand for more