About Stephanie Snofke
I was born in a small town to a very unique couple and I knew from day one after looking at my parents that was destined to be a teacher.....lol, nope....I'm sure my first thought was I'm cold and turn off the lights...what person can say that they knew from day one what they were destined to be....ahhh, good ole entertainment.
So, here is the truth about me, obviously I like to keep life fun, light and enjoyable. Life is too short to be taken so seriously and it is up to me to make the most of my life because nobody can make my life for me. I am a single mom (divorced) to an amazing 5 year old boy by the name of Alexander and is in Kindergarten. We live at the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri and I work in the district that he attends but at the high school as a para and bus driver.I have been employed at the district for five years now and am currently post-baching to obtain my secondary Ed/ social science cert. I have a B/A in history with a minor in English from Columbia College.
I was born and raised in St.Louis, grew up in Ferguson to be exact and graduated from McCluer Senior High School in 19 dicekty do. I began my educational path right after high school, got sick going into my Jr. year and had to quit to pay my hospital bills. I met my husband, we became over the road truck drivers and made more money then most of my friends with teaching degrees so never felt the need to continue/finish my degree. ...also thought I would be married forever so...then, life happened quickly and here I am...freshly 40...yikes... and finally finishing my degree. It has been a long road, but a great traveled path and would not reroute or by pass any part of it. I do plan on going right into my Master in Sped Ed after I get my cert.
My hobbies are: long walks in the park, walking on the beach at sunset...blah...blah...blah....lol, no, not really. I am a tomboy at heart. I love all water sports, I swam competitively for 16 years and plan on coaching. I can play 3 instruments. I have seen 47:48 main land states...missing Montana. I love to be outside, snow ski, hunt, fish and ride horses and motor cycles. After driving 5,000 miles in 4.5 days for 5 years in a tractor I have lost a desire to travel and be away from home up until this past year. I've been to Ochos Rios, Puerto Vallarta and St.Martin. So many places that I want to see and explore yet and intend to take Alex with me. He is my world and will always come first.
I'm excited about this class, I only have 4 classes left after this session and I'm excited about everyone of them..
It is never too late to dream a new dream. Since you missed introductions week one, here is the skinny on me. I am just a tad older. I have five kiddos, 1 grandbaby and we have been married almost 25 years. I feel like life with teenagers is a life of perpetual change. When our first born graduated (4 years ago) it was exciting and sad all wrapped in one. Then I lost my father, my father in law two months later and then our daughter got married, my next son graduated...fast forward our third graduated in May, leaves for the Navy in December. Our second born marries his high school sweetheart in June. My last two play sports, play in band at RHS.
ReplyDeleteI have a year left of college(this includes my 16 wks of student teaching) I will graduate with a Bachelors in English Literature/ Middle School Teaching Certificate. I will also be getting SPED for Middle School.
I look forward to learning alongside you in this class.
You just made me cry, but don't feel bad because Two and a Half Men did this morning as well. It was the rerun of when Jake leaves for the Armay and of course they did a flashback of his growth. It goes by so quickly and the thought of Alex growing and leaving me makes me proud that I did my job as a partner but sad because it is my baby. The funny part is he's only five, I have 13 more years to go...good lord...I will be a basket case, my heart goes out to you! I'm sorry for your losses and and happy for your gains. Please tell your third thank you for his service and continue to stay strong mom, they are lucky to have you!
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