Reflections from the Porch: A collection of poetry and prose based on life experiences, observations, thoughts, and reflections (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615881737)

Anita Woodley Dennis is a retired educator who is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Education from Southern University at New Orleans and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of New Orleans. Anita is also a certified Reading Specialist and a Louisiana certified Mentor Teacher. She taught high school English for 33 years. In her career as an educator, Anita was selected as Teacher of the Year several times, and has served on numerous education-related committees. She was an 8(g) grant reader for the Louisiana State Department of Education. She has written and received numerous educational grants to benefit the schools where she has taught, and to develop, enhance, and extend the skills of her students. She has also served as Site Coordinator for several educational programs. Anita has served as both Commencement and motivational speaker. She is published in American Federation of Teachers Magazine (2006) and World Treasury of Great Poems, Vol. II. She enjoys reading for pleasure, writing poetry, and public speaking. Anita is married, the proud mother of three, and also the doting grandmother of three.