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Month: September 2017

Christine Urio: Lifelong Writer and Child at Heart

Christine Urio: Lifelong Writer and Child at Heart

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 n02432979
  Age: 24 Occupation: Writer, Student, Traveler Hometown: Highland Mills, NY Top 5 Places Visited: Italy Disney World London Bermuda Ireland               So yo... Read More
Science, Scenes, and Steepes

Science, Scenes, and Steepes

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 urioc1
Name: Bryan Krebs Age: 23 Occupation: Writer/Substitute teacher/Brother Hometown: New Paltz, NY Top 5 Animals Snow leopard Jaguar Red panda Elephants Dogs       You said you would like ... Read More
The Worlds Words Can Build.

The Worlds Words Can Build.

September 25, 2017 rizzoa1
Name: Mark Velvis Age: 26 Occupation: Writer/ College Student Hometown: Delmar, New York   A: So Mark, why English? M: I love language… I find it fascinating that a few scribbles can change the... Read More
6 Things About Rebekah

6 Things About Rebekah

September 25, 2017 hillr3
1. I am married to an Automotive Technician Most people call my husband’s occupation a mechanic.  But, he prefers to be called a technician.  From his many explanations on the difference between t... Read More
Saving the World: one tree at a time

Saving the World: one tree at a time

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 Vince's Blog
Charlee Weidman Age:24 Hometown: New Berlin, NY Top 5 Trees: Pitch Pine Sycamore Paper Birch Red Cedar White Pine   Occupation: Writer, Community College Teacher, Online Grocery Shopper   If... Read More
Teacher by day, Craft Beer Enthusiast by the 3 o’ clock bell

Teacher by day, Craft Beer Enthusiast by the 3 o’ clock bell

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 Charlee
Age: 25 Occupation: Writer and ELA 8th grade teacher Hometown: Highland, NY *Insert Picture* How did you become a teacher? I started college in 2010 majoring in creative writing at SUNY Purchase. Whil... Read More
Where’s the Proof? with Nick

Where’s the Proof? with Nick

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 chandlej2
Age: 25 Hometown: Newburgh, NY Occupation: Writer & High School Math Teacher One of your proudest works of writing was a paper on mathematical proofs. What was so important to you about this pape... Read More
“Into the Woods”

“Into the Woods”

September 25, 2017 hillr3
  Matt Clegg profile final-1mkx9c6   Age: 29 Hometown: Pine Bush, NY Occupation: Writer, Waiter, and Substitute Teacher Top 5 National Parks to Visit   1.     Denali 2.     Yosemite 3.... Read More
Kristina Comes Back to English

Kristina Comes Back to English

September 25, 2017October 1, 2017 James Carroll
Kristina Ginnick Age: 24 Hometown: New Paltz, NY Occupation: Writer & Tutor/Writing Consultant, SUNY New Paltz Center for Student Success   So, your concentration is English.  Has that alway... Read More
Profile of Rebekah

Profile of Rebekah

September 25, 2017September 30, 2017 cleggm1
On Exhibit: Meet Rebekah Hill By: Matt Clegg Rebekah in a Snapshot Age: 23 Hometown: Poughkeepsie Occupation: Writer/ Visitor Services at Storm King Art Center   Digging Deeper: M: So, tell me wh... Read More
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