Julie Carr:  

I was a little shy in High School, but I had a small group of friends that I hung with. I was in marching and symphonic band, led by Mr. Balfour. I played the clarinet. I loved going to see all the drama and music productions. I was awful at sports, but have been vindicated sort of by having athletic daughters! After I graduated, I went to San Diego State University, and graduated with a B. S. in child development. I grew and evolved into an outgoing person -College can do that! I got my multi-subjects elementary credential from Cal-State Dominguez Hills, married my high school sweetheart, Tom Carr, and eventually got a job teaching for L.A. City schools in one of their child development centers. We bought a real fixer-upper home in Torrance, had two daughters, raised them and survived all the adventures that children engage parents, including soccer, music, school, church activities, and the rigors and issues of raising a family. For 12 years, I had my own childcare - nursery school for 6, though I only took 4 children at a time. Became really involved with the women's group, bell choir and vocal choir in our church. I also completed the 9 year study with BSF;(Bible Study Fellowship), and enjoyed 10 years with Community Bible Study at Rolling Hills Covenant Church. Whe...Expand for more