Celebrating the world of work : interviews and activities / Susan Conklin Thompson
| Author(s): | Thompson, Susan Conklin |
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| Subjects: | Vocational guidance--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States Occupations--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States Professions--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States |
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| Material Type: | Books |
| Language: | English |
| Audience: | Unspecified |
| Published: | Englewood, CO : Teacher Ideas Press, 2001 |
| LC Classification: | H, HF |
| Table of Contents: | Acknowledgments Introduction Ch. 1. Anthropologist 1 Interview With Barbara Mueller 1 Exploring a Career as an Anthropologist 2 Ch. 2. Antiques and Flea Market Vendor 5 Interview With Phyllis Ernst 5 Exploring a Career as an Antiques and Flea Market Vendor 6 Ch. 3. Architect 9 Interview With Annette Renner-Richter 9 Exploring a Career as an Architect 10 Ch. 4. Art Teacher 13 Interview With Steve Welch 13 Exploring a Career as an Art Teacher 13 Karol Griffin and Kayenta Nicole: Tattoo Artist and Ear Piercer 15 Ch. 5. Baker 17 Interview With Jean Schieck 17 Exploring a Career as a Baker 18 Ch. 6. Batiker of Mayan Gods 21 Interview With Victor Rivas Palomo 21 Exploring a Career as a Batiker 23 Ch. 7. Beautician 25 Interview With Carole Gording 25 Exploring a Career as a Beautician 25 Ch. 8. Biomedical Equipment Technician 29 Interview With Chris D'Arrezo 29 Exploring a Career as an Equipment Technician 29 Ch. 9. Candy Store Clerk 31 Interview With Rita Sweeney 31 Exploring a Career as a Candy Store Clerk 32 Ch. 10. Car Factory Worker and Train Engineer 35 Interview With Bob Haus 35 Exploring a Career Working in a Factory or as a Train Engineer 37 Ch. 11. Carpenter 41 Interview With Keith Thompson 41 Exploring a Career as a Carpenter 41 Ch. 12. Child-Care Director for YMCA 45 Interview With Felix Andres Arana 45 Exploring a Career Working With Children 46 Ch. 13. Children's Book Author 49 Interview With Beth Wilkinson 49 Exploring a Career as a Writer 50 Ch. 14. Computer Expert 53 Interview With Bill Conklin 53 Exploring a Career as a Computer Expert 53 Ch. 15. Creature Effects Technician 55 Interview With Andy Schoneberg 55 Exploring a Career as a Creature Effects Technician 56 Jimmy Archer, Props Person 57 Ch. 16. Dancer 61 Interview With Patricia Conklin 61 Exploring a Career as a Dancer 62 Ch. 17. Doctor 63 Interview With Karen Wildman 63 Exploring a Career as a Doctor 63 Ch. 18. Elementary School Teacher 67 Interview With Brent Young 67 Exploring a Career as an Elementary School Teacher 68 Ch. 19. Fashion Designer 71 Interview With Jackie Civitarese 71 Exploring a Career as a Fashion Designer 71 Ch. 20. Firefighter 75 Interview With Mark Young 75 Exploring a Career as a Firefighter 75 Ch. 21. Folk Artist 77 Interview With Mamie Deschillie 77 Exploring a Career as a Folk Artist 77 Ch. 22. Geologist 79 Interview With Esteban Thompson 79 Exploring a Career as a Geologist 80 Ch. 23. Historical Building Window Restorer 83 Interview With Mark Ledvina 83 Exploring a Career as a Window Restorer 84 Ch. 24. Historical Village Actor 87 Interview With Evelyn Smith 87 Exploring a Career as a Historical Village Actor 88 Ch. 25. Illustrator 91 Interview With Zak Pullen 91 Exploring a Career as an Illustrator/Cartoonist 92 Ch. 26. Librarian 95 Interview With Glenda Williams 95 Exploring a Career as a Children's Librarian 95 Ch. 27. Lobster Fisherman 99 Interview With Gary Parsons 99 Exploring a Career as a Lobster Fisherman 100 Ch. 28. Maple Syrup and Cheese Business Owner 103 Interview With Betsy Ayers Luce 103 Exploring a Career With a Home Business: Maple Syrup and Cheese 106 Another Kind of Farmer: Richard Bangen 107 Ch. 29. Mural Painter 109 Interview With Rosalie Thompson 109 Exploring a Career as a Mural Painter 110 Ch. 30. Navajo Medicine Man 111 Interview With James Joe 111 Exploring a Career as a Medicine Man 112 Ch. 31. Park Ranger 113 Interview With Larry McClenney 113 Exploring a Career With The Park Service 113 Ch. 32. Peace Corps Worker 115 Interview With Wendy Smith 115 Exploring a Career as a Peace Corps Worker 116 Ch. 33. Piano Teacher 119 Interview With Gretchen Young 119 Exploring a Career as a Musician 120 Ch. 34. Postal Worker 123 Interview With Steve Rea 123 Exploring a Career as a Postal Worker 124 Ch. 35. Prison Teacher and Director 127 Interview With Rich Mendenhall 127 Exploring a Career Working in a Prison 127 Ch. 36. River Trip Guide 129 Interview With Sara Clement 129 Exploring a Career as a River Guide 131 Ch. 37. Secretary 133 Interview With Susan Ray 133 Exploring a Career as a Secretary 134 Ch. 38. Sheepherder 135 Interview With Tom Rogers 135 Exploring a Career as a Sheepherder 136 Ch. 39. Shiprock Trading Post Clerks 139 Interviews With Maxine Begay and Rosita Yazzie 139 Exploring a Career as a Trading Post Clerk 140 Ch. 40. Superintendent of Schools 143 Interview With William Conklin 143 Exploring a Career as a Superintendent of Schools 144 Ch. 41. Truck Driver 147 Interview With Doug Watkins 147 Exploring a Career as a Truck Driver 148 Ch. 42. Weaver 151 Interview With Maximina Lopez 151 Exploring a Career as a Weaver 151 References 155 Index 161 About the Author 169 |
| Notes: | LCCN: 2001018117 ISBN: 1563086697 (paper) Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-159) and index |
| Physical Description: | xi, 169 p. : ill. ; 28 cm |
| OCLC Number: | 45757793 |
| ISBN/ISSN: | 1563086697 |