Username: sagetrieb
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Member since: June 13, 2007
Birthday: September 25, 1958
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About Me
Teacher who loves to help students
Bio
BA, MA, and PhD in English and Literary Studies. I have taught high school and college for many years
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Reading and writing (of course). I work out a good deal, especially lifting weights and walking. I love to dance, travel to exotic places, eat sushi, and go to movies.
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