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Sergio Tovar
I am a non-traditional student at Valdosta State University. I served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, and retired to continue my education. I have lived overseas in several countries for 12 years and traveled to over 50 countries worldwide. I have been married to my wife Pam for 21 years and we have three boys, Sergio - 16, Miguel – 12, and Carlos – 6. Sergio was born in Guam, Miguel was born in Nebraska and Carlos was born in Holland. I am a certified SCUBA diver and underwater photographer. I substitute teach at the schools throughout Ware and Clinch counties. I graduated from Waycross College with an Associate of Science in Education. The thing I enjoy the most, when I'm not at school or studying, is spending time with my boys and traveling.

My wife Pam. My Three boys. Me and my family.

Why I want to be a teacher -
Throughout my many travels, I have interacted with a large number of children in different countries and seen many of them never reach their full potiential or been denied even a minimum education. Every generation wants a better life for their children. To demand less of ourselves is to cast the future aside and condem our children to a life of stagnation. I would like to set the future in motion through teaching. Someone once said, "What I have to offer is nothing compared to what the student that I help might accomplish. They will not remember me many years from now. That is all right. As long as they remember to say "yes" when it is their turn, then I will have changed a future...."

What inspired me to become a teacher -

I think I have always wanted to be a teacher. It took a special teacher to show me how to reach my goal. Without the help of teachers to aid us in reaching our full potiential, many never realize their dreams and settle for less. Dr. Tonya Strickland of Bainbridge College has given me more than any teacher I have ever known. She not only taught me the academics needed to reach my goal, she taught me to believe in my goal and believe in myself. Without her extra effort and high expectations for me, I would never have taken the first step towards my dream. She is a great teacher, mentor and friend. Her dedication to her students has inspired me to reach for my goals and teach others to do the same.

Me and Dr. Strickland

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Here are a few of my favorite web sites -

How Stuff Works

Explains the workings of hundreds of subjects.
National Geographic

Natural history and information on many subjects.

History Channel

History information, activities and programs.

Central Intelligence Agency

World Factbook
Maps and information on any country.

Global Security

Provides government and military news.

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Take a look at some of my other pages.

My Hub Page	Resources for Students and Parents
Global Diversity Page Exploring the World through Literature	Topic Page
Electronic Reading File Some Good Books to Read and Share	Links to Global Diversity Pages
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