Jill+Messing

=Hobbies: =


 * One of my favorite hobbies is knitting . It's a shame that there aren't more male knitters...check out this video. Maybe we can change the world??!!**

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Puzzles are another obsession of mine! No, not jigsaw puzzles, but Sudoku, KenKen, Paintdoku, SetGame, all word type puzzles, etc. Check out these links:


 * Set Game
 * Sudoku
 * KenKen


 * Read, read, and read some more! I tend to be a fan of mysteries...especially those that have taken place in Michigan! I'm currently reading, __Darker Than Night__ by Tom Henderson. This true mystery is about missing deer hunters in Mio, MI (not too far from my cabin!)**

=My Cabin: =


 * Purchasing this small cabin is one of the best things we've ever done! My husband and I LOVE the quiet and beauty of being in the woods! In just a 1/2 mile walk, we're at the beach, club house, campground, and boat launch. There are only 3 houses on our wooded street, it's a dream to get away!**

=As an educator: =

Along with teaching, I'm also a Media Specialist. As an avid fan of information literacy, I'd love everyone to use Michigan eLibrary as their "go to" site for information. It's free to all Michigan residents. If you're in an educational facility, you have automatic access when you log-in. If you're at home, you simply need to enter your MI drivers license number. This is an invaluable resource!

To go along with my puzzle obsession, I enjoy teaching children how to "train their brain" by using puzzles. Here's an article that validates the use of KenKen puzzles in mathematical classrooms. Enjoy!