Debbi Anderson

A Perfect Essay Virtual Tour

In high school, I hoped I would be a teacher. In fact, everyone was certain I was going to be a teacher. My idea of good fun was creating curriculum and forcing my little brother and sister to sit quietly while I overwhelmed them with lessons and homework. One thing stood in my way. College. Funds and choices stopped me from signing up. Instead, I took a long way around. From Spokane Community College and a Paralegal AA Degree to years working in a downtown Seattle law office, to working in a church office and as a youth pastor for 13 years at a local church, to becoming an accountant, I finally went back to college.I received my Bachelors in Behavioral Science at Northwest University and then received my Masters in Counseling at Seattle Seminary. My senior thesis was published by the college. I was set to join the world as a therapist/counselor. Right, still not a teacher. The chance to own a rockery was dropped in my lap so I did that until it was sold. I opened up shop as a part-time accountant and part-time therapist until finally, 30 years after my high school dream of being a teacher, a teaching position came my way. I was asked to teach English and History (my passion is Presidents) at a co-op. I loved it! 

I’ve been teaching for quite a few years now and I’m where I should have always been. The journey has been circuitous but I have learned and grown every step along the way. I can talk to you with knowledge about geology and rocks, accounting principles, the law, the Bible and Christian studies, and counseling theories, and I’m enthused about that, but nothing beats the a-ha moment when a student understands something finally or is shocked to discover they love to write. I love the students. At Connections, I teach Psychology, A Perfect Essay, and Current Events to senior high and Short Stories and Presidents to junior and middle school. I now run my own accounting business but my love is and will always be teaching. Thank you for honoring me with your trust as I work with your kids.

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