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Welcome to the World!
Born OKC to Clyde and Dolores Lemmon -
First Photo Shoot
Last Scandalous Photo (I hope!) -
First Skill Mastered
Sitting relatively still in a chair and listening to instructions achieved, but mastery is questionable. -
Road Trip
Daddy always took us on the best road trips, even if just to the watermelon stand. -
First Pet
Sweet poodle puppy for Christmas. How sweet it is! -
Taste of Beach Life
First but never to be the last trip to the beach..Loving the sea, the sun, the sand. -
Cousin Gang
Never had siblings, but cousins counted. We four lived only a block and a couple years apart...A neighborhood gang to be reckoned with. -
Daytime Parents
Spent my daytime hours before starting school with Grandpa Thad and Granny Alma...my best friends, teachers, and role models. -
School Daze
Elementary School Days at Gatewood and Hawthorne in OKC. Loved school from the first day. -
First Car
Saved money from lowing yards and bought my first car from Uncle Stan...a 1964 Dodge Dart with push-button transmission. Slick! -
First Boyfriend
Prom night with my first boyfriend...David. A handsome rebel and talented highschool sweetie. -
High School Graduation
Drama, Speech, Spanish Club, National Honors Society, Art Club, Courtesy Club, Pep Club...you name it, I joined it ans had a blast. Even won the Classen Medal of Honor for Top Graduates. (If only that "B" in Drivers Ed could disappear...LOL) -
College Graduation
Graduated cum laude, University of Oklahoma, College of Fine Arts -
First Teaching
First started teaching at John Marshall High, OKC; debate coach, world history, and speech. What a wild and crazy three years here. But great debate kids who are outstanding citizens today! -
Debate Coach & Social Studies Teacher
Started teaching at Putnam City North when first opened....Great years and super students. -
Stint at Law School
Tried a brief run at Law School at OU...Loved studying the law, couldn't see myself wanting to practice it. Missed teaching, so returned to education. -
Edmond Curriculum Specialist
Started job as Social Studies Curriculum Specialist for Edmond, while still teaching at Memorial and SFHS. -
Wedding Bells
Married my Guy, Steve, on a beach in Hawaii... -
10th Anniversary
Still living happily ever after on our 10th Anniversary! -
SS Curriculum Supervisor of Year
Named Social Studies Curriculum Supervisor of the Year by NSSSA. What an honor. I am humbled but grateful. -
Cruising with Mom
Many trips taken with mom over the years... A good travel buddy, always up for any adventure! -
20 Years Together
Celebrating 20 years with Steve on Mediterranean cruise to Greece...Can't imagine spending the last two decades with anyone else.