I was thrilled to have another opportunity to talk about the process of becoming a published author Thursday  - the second time this week! - at the University of Central Florida's Ocala campus with elementary education students during their Happy Hour professional development workshop (for more information on Happy Hour go to: http://education.ucf.edu/happyhour/). The Campus was lovely and the students' welcoming. Thank you to UCF faculty member, Robbie Ergle, and regional staff for generously hosting me.   

Ocala elementary education students with Maria, center. They were a pleasant crew! Best wishes to them in the classroom.

Maria reading "Virginia-Lee, Happy Me!" before the start of her presentation.

Maria signing her book, "Virginia-Lee, Happy Me!"

Pictured is another recipient of "Virginia-Lee, Happy Me!" Thanks to all who will share their new purchase with supervising teachers and students as student teachers and later in their own classrooms.  

Maria and UCF elementary education students at a Happy Hour professional development workshop Monday, where she talked about the process of becoming a published author. A special thanks to UCF faculty member, Liz Hoffman, for hosting.