Expressing what is in our minds has fascinated me since I entered the University of Iowa in 1984. Whether teaching what I know or writing for another, I am always excited to watch communication work. I am a diligent proofreader who believes in old-fashioned attention to detail and consistency. I have been a school teacher for the past five years. I now teach high school grammar, composition, and literature. Before becoming a teacher, I held several secretary positions. My first job out of college was technical editor.