Tiffany Martin's Introductory Post

      Greetings everyone!

My name is Tiffany Martin. This is my second year in the M.Ed. program; my concentration is in Digital Media, New Literacies, and Learning.  I am a graduate assistant at the West Virginia Folklife Center here on campus. My undergraduate degree was in History with minors in Folklore and Museum studies. Eventually, I aspire to roll the degrees together with a career in museum education. Although, I will admit that the more involved I get in this program, the more I consider following a path into higher education. Typically I only have a general idea of where I’m heading, I prefer to keep myself open and flexible to new ideas and opportunities; it’s worked in my favor so far.

My interests in history, culture, and folklore mean I read - a lot. I’m constantly reading and purchasing books; I certainly abuse my Barnes and Noble membership’s free shipping perk.  I also enjoy cooking and experimenting with food, traveling, improving my novice skills within the fiber arts (crocheting and sewing), creative writing (most often poetry), and am continually striving to live a more natural lifestyle.

I have no children, but I have nephews and a niece that I can spoil and then send them on their way. I do have cats that have spent the last decade training me to be their minion.

I see a couple familiar names here, but I look forward to getting to know and working with the rest of you over the semester.