Marsha Conway:  

I decided on day one of Mrs. Bassett's French I class at East High that I would major in French. After moving to California in 1972, I signed up as a substitute teacher in all ten local high school districts. I worked also as a: legal secretary, typesetter, bartender, waitress, private tutor and temporary secretary for various firms over the next six years. The most unusual thing I ever did? In 1975, I set out (alone) for Europe with a 3-month Eurailpass in my purse and no set itinerary. (I would not recommend a solo trip abroad to any young woman, although my own trip made me really strong and satisfied much of my longing for travel.) After traveling thirteen countries, I returned to California with a firm resolve to do whatever it took to find a teaching position. I added an English minor by attending San Jose State University for one year, and that worked! I finally signed a full-time teaching contract in 1978. I taught one year at North Monterey County High School, ten years at James Li...Expand for more