Natalie Anne Steinberg:  

Life I am currently living in Dunnellon, Florida. I moved to Florida in 1997 with my six month old son, and I have never looked back. I teach middle school English at a very small school on the gulf coast. It is called Yankeetown School, which amuses me since all my students believe me to be a "Yankee" while they refer to themselves as "Florida Crackers." I enjoy teaching. I was actually inspired to teach English from two teachers from S-VE. I doubt they even realize the impact that they had on my life and career choice. First would be Mrs. Fisher, who was my yearbook advisor when I was the editor of the Alpha Omega in 1988. She allowed me to express myself freely in my writings for that yearbook. The other great influence on me and actually my teaching philosophy would be Mr. Gordon Lewis. He pushed me to limits I never knew I could reach; he always forced me to look deeper into the meaning of literature, and he always was teaching me how to become a better writer. Between these two teachers, I have become my own educator, a representation of these two phenomenal teachers. School It is hard to believe that I graduated almost twenty years ago! Where has the time gone? I guess it is safe to admit my biggest crush was on Danny Miller. I am pretty sure he was aware of that, but nothing ever became of it. I do remember a visit from him and Randy one night to my campus apartment in Cortland. Good times. As far as most inspirational teacher I would have to say Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Fisher. ...Expand for more