Wife for 31 years, mother of four delightful young people, and grandmother of 3 (nearly 4).
Worked as a primary school teacher in Western Australia (and a Music/Arts Specialist) for ever. Spent 8 years (in the '80s) living on Murray Island in the Torres Strait, primitive living with four ankle-biters.
Enjoying "semi-retirement", experiencing new cultures and teaching ESL (to adults).
In China until September 2006. In Turkey (Istanbul) from October 2006.
ruthwickham
Joined July 27, 2006 · 7 posts
About Me
Profile
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Hometown
- Nigeria, England, Australia
- Occupation
- esl teacher
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- 06-27-1953
- Years Teaching
- 3
- Favorite Age Group
- adult
- Family
- married, 4 kids, 3 grandkids
Hobbies & Interests
People. Making things - sewing, drawing, writing...
Teaching & Education
Education Background
Its such a long time ago, who cares? I have learnt my lessons in the school of life for the last 30 years.
Countries Visited
Nigeria, England, Australia, Papua New Guinea, China, Turkey
Countries Taught In
Australia, China, Turkey
Favorites
Music
Most, but not Opera, nor Hip Hop / Rap (music with no music).
Movies
Fantasia, Matrix, Chicago, Rocky Horror Show, Little Shop of Horrors,
Website
Home Page: http://www.turklishadventure.blogspot.com
Turklish Adventure: http://www.turklishadventure.blogspot.com
A blog about our rich China experience, escape from a humdrum existenc