As a retired teacher of 30 years, I am looking for a way to reconnect with the best part of teaching–working with students and helping them succeed. My educational qualifications include a BA in Sociology, Permanent 7-12 Comprehensive Social Studies Certification, Permanent K-12 Reading Certification, a Masters Degree in Reading and a PhD in literacy/writing. My degrees and certifications show my wide-ranging interests–from social sciences and history to the pleasure and importance o.