Nicki Swenson:  

Life Hi! I'd really love to hear from old friends from the past! I left San Jose within days of graduation; moved to Long Beach, worked my way through college; taught elementary school then moved to Santa Rosa; returned to school for more credentials, taught special education and earned 2 Masters Degrees and a Doctorate; moved into school administration and am have been a Director of Special Ed a school district and county office of education. I am divorced with 2 grown daughters and a former step daughter and granddaughter with whom I am still close; currently living in Benicia and worked last year in Sunnyvale (commute!!!). I retired in November, but immediately returned to work for the California Department of Education, where I do compliance investigations on a part time basis. I have moved around, living in Southern California, San Luis Obispo, the Bay Area, Santa Rosa again, and now Benicia; took 2 years off and sailed around Mexico, Central America and through the Panama Canal to the East Coast. A few years ago I discovered my passion - dance! I spend most of my free time dancing - West Coast Swing is my first love, but after starting Argentine Tango lessons a couple of months ago, this one may be my true dance love! I also dance Night Club Two Step, County Two Step, and various ballroom dances. The Bay Area is a great place to be for dance. Life has...Expand for more