Introduction

Hello my name is Michelle Taylor and I am taking classes towards a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning. I received my BS and MS from UCM a few years ago.

I am currently working for UCM as the Staff Development Specialist. I develop training for faculty and staff on topics revolving around Human Resources (Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, etc.). However, I am also able to do some fun things such as Colors Personalities and team building.

The book that I am currently reading is Bringing Up Girl's by James Dobson. I have 5 yr and 10 yr old girls so it is a practical read for me right now. I am really enjoying the book and it has given me several things to think about as well as some good laughs. Raising girls to be self-confident, assured young ladies with good character, is a challenge in today's society. There was been one chapter that contained interviews with college students where they were able to pin point very specific things their parents said or did that had made a lasting impression (some positive and some negative). Living in the moment is such a catch phrase these days, however, I think many times most of us don't live in the moment...we are too worried about the next event or activity. 

While there may not be anything earth shattering it provides a gentle reminders that parenting needs to be intentional and that it requires sacrifice.

http://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Girls-Practical-Encouragement-Generation/dp/1414301278/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I do think people still read but not as much as they use to.