It is a pleasure to introduce myself to you as your new GSTA District Director. Here is a little background about myself.

I have been married to my husband, Johnny, for 21 years and have two wonderful children, Kristi and Troy. We currently live in Coweta County and absolutely love it. I love animals and currently have three dogs and four cats. In the past I have even had a pet Madagascar hissing cockroach, Ernie, but he drowned.

I have taught science at Rising Starr Middle School in Fayette County since 1997. I hold a Master degree in Middle Grade Education and will finish my Specialist this summer, both from the University of West Georgia. I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi and have been a member of GSTA since 1997. I look forward to representing and serving you in GSTA.

I also want to remind you of some upcoming deadlines and dates of interest for our organization.

October 15, 2005 Deadline for Application to Present at GSTA

October 25, 2005 Deadline for GSTA Awards

December 1, 2005 Deadline To File GSTA Elections Form

February 15-18, 2006 GSTA Conference, Columbus Georgia

I am excited about the opportunity to serve as your GSTA District Director. Please let me know how our organization can better serve you. I can be contacted at through email at

collins.ann@fcboe.org

or by phone at (770)486-2721 .

Thank you for allowing me to serve you,

Ann Collins