I wonder if Second Life has a teacher appreciation week. They should. There are so many wonderful teachers in Second Life and we should do something to thank them for giving of themselves to make us better. What follows is my tribute to my mentor. Maybe you will find a way to thank your favorite teacher.
Dr. Betty Jean Jones was my mentor. It is with the memory of her that I go forward to do for other students what she did for me. She was a guiding light that let me see what education can do for you. She provided educational opportunities which created a lifetime of knowledge.
As we approach Teacher Appreciation week in real life. I want to thank my favorite teacher. She has passed on but the memory of her will stay with me forever.
The University Record, January 21, 1997
Betty Jean Jones
Betty Jean Jones, associate dean of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and professor of theatre, died Jan. 9 in the crash of Comair Flight 3272 in southeast Michigan. She was 47.
Jones, returning from a conference in Las Vegas by way of Cincinnati when the crash occurred, had taught in the U-M Department of Theatre and Drama since September 1994. She was named associate dean for fellowships, recruitment and student support at the Graduate School in January 1996.
"Betty Jean had a remarkable and wide-ranging presence in the Graduate School and in the many places she touched in the University," said Rackham Dean Nancy Cantor. "She was a model and a leader for her students, faculty colleagues, and for all of us at Rackham, who loved her dearly."
Erik Fredricksen, chair of the theatre department, said that when he met Jones at a conference four years ago, he knew that he had to try to find a place for her on the U-M faculty.
"She has been a remarkable, energetic and passionate teacher, director and friend of students," he said. "She has been a most rare, honest and valued colleague. Her passing is a great loss to all of us."
Jones, the first associate dean at the Graduate School to serve as liaison with University departments in the arts and humanities, was an expert in classic contemporary American theater and African American theater and cinema.
She directed more than two dozen stage productions and originated and directed American Theatre and Drama Projects, a collaborative process in which the entire theatrical production team studies the script together before casting the production.
Prior to joining the U-M, Jones taught for 12 years at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she also received a master's degree in 1978. She earned a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin in 1983 and received a bachelor's degree from Bennett College in 1971.
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Am I having fun? If you guessed YES then you are 100% correct. I am having the best time creating today. My friend told me about this wonderful site that features great backgrounds and brushes. The rest as they say, is FUN! Get on down and get you some and....
Second Life is having their Home and Garden Expo. It is wonderful and exciting to see some of the best designers in second life gather. As I understand it, they are raising money for Relay for Life. I think this is a wonderful thing to do.
My friend Julia Hathor is very much involved in the Home and Garden Expo. She is one of the best designers in Second Life and the area she has set up is FABULOUS! I hope you go and see her beautiful creations.
I simply LOVE these Queen Anne chairs. They have multiple sit animations. They are really amazing. Gospel Voom is a internationally accredited designer, and it shows.
Well, it's past my bedtime but I had to tell you about my animation class. It was so much fun. The teachers are so kind and patient. If you haven't gone to a class in Second Life you simply must try one. I learn so much. You can tip the teachers but you don't have to. They seem to be happy to share their information. They help us...
Here is another idea for my back cover. Tell me what you think. vivwriter@gmail.com I am really getting into this. I love it!
I am writing and playing but I call it work. In my loft with soft jazz playing and the sounds of the beach have given my soul a treat. Life can be good when you look at the glass and say, "The glass is neither half full nor half empty but rather, I have a glass and I am able to drink".
I went to mass tonight. The priest spoke of St. Catherine of Siena. I attended St. Catherine of Siena School as a child. When I was going to school you went to one school from kindergarten through eighth grade. You graduated and went to high school. You graduated and went to college. From there things were optional. You could go to work or continue on with your education.
Well, here are two ideas for the back cover. I got a million ideas. It's fun creating! Real life calls so I'll have to put my ideas on hold for a bit. Thank you so much for the feedback. I will continue to add more ideas and you continue to email me. It is appreciated! vivwriter@gmail.com
I went for a walk today in Second Life on the sim of Julia Hathor. It is always a treat to go there. She is really talented beyond words.... really. Anyway, I saw the most adorable prairie dogs. I couldn't believe how cute they were. They were animated too. How cute is that?
I was glad to hear Tamra sing in Second Life this past weekend. What a wonderful voice. She is a Broadway performer and is currently working on a new show but took time stream in a show for us. She was in great voice and everyone of us had a great time.
The pictures above are not meant to be the cover of my new book but I just wanted you to see this fabulous place I found. Isn't it lovely? The whole sim is great and the prices are incredible. The designer is Koshari Mahana. I hope you go. You will enjoy it:) 
I am in the process of creating the front and back cover of my new book. The two above are meant to be for the front cover. I will post some ideas for my back cover later. I'm still working on those. I would love to know what you think. Email me at: vivwriter@gmail.com
