Robert Pritchett:  

I graduated high school and was lost and didn't know what to do so I went to the local Jr. College and received a degree in Horticulture. Upon seeing there was no future in that job I save enough money to return to college where I entered SIU-E and SIU-C and received a B.S. in Biology Education. Upon graduation I was offered a job and took and and should have stay because by now I would be ready to retire. After college I did alot of traveling the U.S. mostly out west where I love the land and in a way like to live. I now have to girls and we also traveled to many places around the U.S. I returned to Southern ILL. where I worked a private school for 18 years then suddenly was released for "financial reasons". I was lucky enough to become employed at the high school in Ashland. Presently I am looking for other employment to increase my income. My favorite trip of all time was when I got the opportunity to go to Europe and visit Prague, Czech Republic for 8 days. I was amazed at the building and the surrounding. At times it was walking back into history. I would love to be able to go back to Europe and back to Prague. As far as my personal self I am a very quiet person and not to outspoken until I get to know people. Once I feel comfortable and feel I can trust you I then open up. I will let people know how I feel but will not be confrontational unless I have to. I believe everyone has a right to their opinions and should be able to express them but not at the expense of others. I will try to help anyone at anytime if I possible can but one thing I have to learn is to put myself first because no one else will and I can be taken advantange of. I have to learn to say no. I enjoy teaching but now is a time to change directions and I am trying to get into administration because I been in the class room so long it time for new challanges. I always wanted to be a cowboy when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a just me being me . As it turns out, I wish I had gone west and tried . I love western movies, western ideas, western way of life and deep inside a cowboy will always be with me. It is way of life in that truth is the most important and helping others who really need it or can't but have tried one helps. Be yourself and true to yourself and once again truth is the only right. Admit mistakes and learn from them and stand up and take responsibility for your actions. My heros are those who tell the truth and take responsibility. The let you know the way it is and don't try to hid behind a facade. I may not always agree with their actions but at least they stand for something and the conviction to stand behind it. One of the question is who I would like to see the most from my past is my grandfather VanOver. I don't think I really go to know him even though I was in my twentys when he died. I would like to sit down and talk with him about the times he grew up in and the stories of his growing up and the life he had to endure. My biggest surprise was when I was release from the private school, I had been there for 18 years, because of my high salary. I had been a loyal employee and the school came first and I was floored the day I was release. What I learned from my kids ...Expand for more