My name is Mary Ann, and I am in my junior year at Elmira College.
I am majoring in Human Services, with a specialization in Early Childhood Services, and Criminal Justice. After Elmira, I plan to attend graduate school for my Masters in Social Work and eventually to obtain my Doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology.

I grew up in Owego, New York. My mother owns her own photography studio there, Cherished Memories, and her own gift shop in Owego and in Ithaca, called The Goat Boy. My father works for British American Enterprise in the area of web design. I have three sisters -- Kristin, 33, who is a food chemist in Chicago; Stephanie, 18, who will be a freshman at SUNY Potsdam next year with a major in Music Education; and Kathryn, 11, who keeps herself busy with cheerleading, school plays, band, and shoe shopping. My family has always been very important to me.

Since coming away to school, my friends have become my family away from home.
I've been blessed with a group of supportive people who have been there
through the good times and the bad, and who will always carry a very special place in my heart.
Whatever our futures bring, I know that miles are meaningless when it comes to friendship.
It is what lies in the heart that matters most. These people will always be close to my heart.

This class has been particularly meaningful to me. There is no doubt that we have struggled at times with learning
the new skill of building websites, but the experiences I've had during the past six weeks have been well worth the challenge.
I enjoyed researching the topic of unequal representation in the athletic Halls of Fame both here in the United States and on the
international level, as well as the time my group spent delving into the life of Deb Bettencourt, General Manager of the
Rhode Island Women's Baseball League. I also enjoyed bowling, go-karting, and hiking for my participation in recreational activities!

I hope you enjoy my website!