1. Debbie McClure Power Point Assignment #1

2. Debbie McClure2 The Early Years  Born October 17, 1959 in El Paso Texas.  Oldest of five children.  Lived in four different town before I was six years old.  Have lived in Newton, Illinois since 1966.  Graduated from Newton Community High School in 1977.

3. Debbie McClure3 From left to right Jane, Me, Diane, Dana, David, Doug & Larry

4. Debbie McClure4 This is my Grandmother at her 88 th birthday party November 13, 2005. She is the most amazing person in the world. She is not happy unless she is taking care of everyone else or feeding you till you are stuffed!!!!

5. Debbie McClure5 Adult Life  Started out working as a cashier at IGA.  Next job was Hill’s Shoe Store.  Went to work as a secretary for Don Ward Insurance Agency.  Then the best job ever. A MOM! A MOM!

6. Debbie McClure6 My Kids  Casey Paul McClure – born 1/25/82  Kristen Lea McClure – born 5/18/83  Maggie Johanna McClure – born 7/7/95  Michaela Quinn McClure – born 10/22/97

7. Debbie McClure7 First row Brandan, Michaela, and Maggie. Second row Grandma, Kristen, Dylan, Derek, Grandpa, and Casey.

8. Debbie McClure8 Most Important Part Of my Life There is no one word to describe what being a parent is. They are the driving force in my life. Their well being is my #1 priority. Their favorite web site is Disney.Disney

9. Olney Central College – Graduated May 2005 EIUEIU – Started Fall 2005 Majoring in Early Childhood Education with area of concentration in Children and Family Studies EIU

10. Debbie McClure10  Reading  Flower Gardening  Spending Time with family & Friends

11. Debbie McClure11 What I Want To Do With My Education I want most to work with families of small children to make them realize how important reading is. They can do so much by just reading to their children.

12. Debbie McClure12 Since I have been in college I do not watch much TV although a must is SURVIOR! SURVIOR The other is the Bold and the Beautiful. Bold and the BeautifulBold and the Beautiful

13. Debbie McClure13 Travel and have fun before you have responsibilities. Travel and have fun before you have responsibilities. Get an education so that you do not have to rely on someone else for support. Get an education so that you do not have to rely on someone else for support. Set Goals Set Goals When something does not work try, try again. When something does not work try, try again. Believe in yourself!!! Believe in yourself!!!

14. Debbie McClure14 The Beginning