A Time To Remember: Memoirs Of An Educator - Couverture souple

Chambers, Florence

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1425788793 ISBN 13 : 9781425788797

Editeur : Xlibris, Corp., 2008

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Florence Wess was born in St. Louis, MO. Most of her formative years were spent growing up in a section of the city called, the Southside. It was a rather secluded area, where everyone knew everyone else. Black families were large in the 50's and 60's, hers consisting of seven children and both parents. But the times were a lot different then, the church being the motivator of the family's moral system. Parents really valued education for their children, expecting it to help them escape the poverty that was prevalent amongst black families at that time. School and home worked close together. There were recreation centers, and the leaders who helped shape the young minds, by involving them in unceasing activities. Mrs. Wess, Florence's mother encouraged her to become the first to graduate from college in the family. Now there are several college graduates who are continuing their quest for knowledge and seeking higher degrees. The civil rights movement and many other influential factors are discussed in the authors first book, a reflection not only of the times in which she grew of, but of her life as an educator. Florence excelled in studies and acquired double Master's degrees while working with the youngsters in St. Louis, and raising her only son as a single parent. Lots of tips in the reflection for other African Americans who may not see the light at the end of the tunnel right away. Having married her son's father, but divorced early in the marriage, there are many insights here to share with other single parents. Later, a second marriage to one of her childhood sweethearts is another stepping stone in the life of this vibrant, educator whose passion was always working with inner city students for 32 years. She is now semi-retired and continues to teach part-time at the college where she acquired her first degree, many years ago.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Xlibris, Corp.
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1425788793
• ISBN 13: 9781425788797
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 118
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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