Concordia University

Back-to-school. That means Concordia's Conference. Lots of teachers. Lots of presenters. Lots of fun. Lots of enthusiasm. It's been a while since I've been part of the agenda. Concordia was one of my very first conferences outside of Ohio. I can easily trace my participation back. It was Bonnie from Van Wert who had hired me to sing with her preschoolers with special needs. When she finished her doctorate she left Ohio to become a professor of early childhood at Concordia, in busy suburban Chicago and sent me the invitation to become involved. For years the second Tuesday in August was set on my calendar. So after a couple years absence -- it was so exciting to return. Some dear old friends who there to welcome me back with hugs & happiness.