Linda (Lin) Herz:  

Life I've been an elementary school teacher in Brevard County since March of '73. I started teaching at Mims Elementary, where I interned, and since then have taught at several schools. I currently teach third grade at Columbia Elementary (named after Space Shuttle Columbia)in Palm Bay. I've served on the executive board of the Brevard Federation of Teachers for many years. It's one of the most rewarding things I do. I'm politically active, and try to make a difference. I guess that's something that combines the inspiration I received from some of my teachers at THS, plus what I learned at home. I've lived in my own home in Palm Bay, for over twenty years. I live there with my little Pekingese, KaShi, who is three and a half years old, Lady Marisa, a ten year old Peke I recently rescued from the Melbourne shelter. My mom still lives in the same house in Forest Hills in Titusville. My dad passed away in February of 2002. I miss him very much. I enjoy reading, gardening, traveling, and visiting with friends. Being a teacher, the summer is my travel time. During the summer of 2007 I had the "trip of a lifetime!" I visited a friend who lives in England for about 3 weeks and visited another friend who lives in Spain ...Expand for more