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About Me!

My name is Melissa Kindma and I am currently pursuing an English degree here, at Florida State University. I am a photographer and this fall I will be starting up a business (so be on the lookout)! In my free time I enjoy adventuring around Tallahassee, reading and making longboards with my Dad. As much as I love Tallahassee, Cape Coral will always be my home.

Tech Background:

So the reason I'm taking this class is because last semester I took a 4000 level digital design class that didn't actually count towards my major. It sucks, but I learned a lot! Besides that and a couple photography classes I took in high school, I don't have much experience using technology in an educational setting. That's why I'm here!

EME2040:

I'm excited to take this class because (1). it actually counts towards my major and (2). I could use a refresher on basic Windows software like Word and Excel. I'm hoping to use what I learn in here to become more organized in my personal life and more prepared in my professional life as a student. Not only that, but I was recently hired as a nanny. Maybe I could carry some of the information I learn in here to teach the children I watch over.

Comments

  1. LaurenSeptember 3, 2018 at 1:03 PM

    I know Cape Coral very well- my sister-in-law lives there and my other in-laws are in Ft. Myers. Beautiful area-- it's such a shame what is happening with the red tide!

    I'm so glad to hear that you are excited for this class. We will definitely go over tools to help you stay more organized!

    I look forward to getting to know you this semester! Please let me know if you have any questions!

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