About Me 
Personal
Name: Vicki L. Whisler
Birthday: November 15
School/Degree: Western Michigan University BA Secondary Ed/English, MA Educational Technology
Hobbies: Theatre, Genealogy, Riding on the back of a motorcycle, Hiking
Family: I have a daughter, Melissa, who lives in Chicago with her husband and my grandchildren, Archer and Addison. I have a son, Benjamin, who currently lives in Houston, TX and has an
awesome job as a civil engineer. I also have a crazy kitty, Sydnee.
Favorites
Song: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield--It's basically my theme song
Book: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli--A celebration of our differences
Movie: The Notebook and Secret Window
TV: Okay, here's where I admit that I'm a reality TV fan. I like Survivor, Project Runway, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, The Biggest Loser, Cold Case, Fringe, Hell's Kitchen, Design Star, and Sons of Anarchy.
But don't think that all I do is sit around and watch TV--I use my DVR all the time!
Food: Almost anything seafood. I also love pasta, but I've been trying to figure out more healthy ways to fix it without losing the yumminess!
Quote: If You Want to Lead the Orchestra, You Must Turn Your Back on the Crowd--James Crooks
A bit more about me
2009-2010 was my first year at Collegium, and I am very excited to be a part of the Collegium family. I moved to Pennsylvania in June 2009 after living in Michigan all my life. While in Michigan I taught middle school English at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts. I went to college at Western Michigan University and earned my BA in Secondary English with minors in History and Communication. I earned my Master's degree April 2009 in Educational Technology.
I am a big theatre geek. I started the theatre program at Maple Street and directed 19 shows during my eight years there. I was also very active in the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. I was in front of the curtain only once though. I'd much rather be either directing, stage managing, or running some technical aspect of the show.
I have recently started researching my family's genealogy. Genealogy research is a lot more complicated than I ever thought, but it is so rewarding and interesting finding out about my ancestors. I just completed compiling the materials necessary for membership to the Society of the War of 1812 (a society for descendants of people who served in the War of 1812) I am also a direct descendent of Francis Cooke who was on the Mayflower. My next goal is to prove that ancestry and become a member of the very prestigious Mayflower Society. Getting the records necessary for membership may take several years and many hours of research, but it will be a huge accomplishment when I'm finally accepted.
My Family
Addison and Archer-Easter 2013
My son, Benjamin
My daughter, Melissa
My kitty, Sydnee
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