Welcome to GradingGirl! -The Tender Loving Critic ♥
Think you’re all the rave? Let Grading Girl give the grade!
I’ve been a gently honest critic of all things worth critiquing almost as long as I’ve had these catchy initials (my parents didn’t realize they graced me with this acronym until I was a few months old). I’ve been writing since I learned my first words and put that skill to good use when I became a high school English and speech teacher. I am National Board certified with two Masters in Secondary Education and Educational Leadership and two endorsements in speech and reading. Never the same day twice, I have the best clients in the world – my students!! Never has this fulfilling career felt like work – I’m in the right field!!
When not teaching, I can be found at my health club as I crave exercise daily. My goal is to maintain my fitness by age 65 so that I can begin a new career in personal training once I retire from teaching. I’m “gearing up” already, constantly researching about fitness and nutrition while practicing what I preach. One can also spot me roaming the aisles of my local specialty grocery stores as I’m constantly hunting for new, fun recipes to experiment with. Of course, they know my name at the bookstore as well (it’s my candy store . . . I just can’t read enough lately!).
Various random phrases that describe me include iTunes addict, habitual online shopper, dance enthusiast (studied ballet, modern, and jazz for 10 years – recently stretched myself to Pilates and Hot Yoga), magazine junkie (count ‘em – 16 subscriptions!), public speaking coach (I LOVE writing, giving and critiquing speeches!), and fashion obsessionist.
Above all else, I crave spontaneous, stimulating conversation and I’m so glad you’re here to join me!!! Click on a few random posts – I have a mix of educational posts in which I share my philosophies, lessons, and grammar goofs; fitness/nutrition posts in which I share my growing knowledge in that field; cardio playlists where I share my eclectic love of music; and – of course – my TLC reviews of all things worth reviewing including books, restaurants, movies, etc.
Enjoy and I look forward to your comments, suggestions, questions and inquiries!!
