Introduction

Hello,

My name is Kay Andrews. I live in a southwest village called Aleknagik. My mother was born and raised in Aleknagik by my grandparents in the region of Bristol Bay, Alaska. I have lived here part of my life, and have lived here since 1979. I am married with ten children, and one grandchild. We are a commercial fishing family and live a subsistence lifestyle. I enjoy splitting, hanging, smoking, canning, salting, preserving and eating all kinds of fish!

With this English course, I hope to gain a better understanding of writing. What to do and what not to do. How to present a good presentation, express myself, and send the right kind of written communication messages clearly.

Currently, I am enrolled in the Health Care Reimbursement Certificate Program and hope to graduate this Spring along with 3 occupational endorsements; medical reception, medical coding, and medical billing. This is in the short term, for the longer term, I hope to advance and earn an A.A.S. in Applied Business with a concenstration in Health Care Management. My ultimate goal is to attain a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration.

This English course will be a stepping stone for advancement in my education. I know that other English courses will follow, but with a good foundation in English, I can accomplish my aspirations. Concerning my writing history, I completed a Business English course years ago. Approximately three or four semesters back (although I hate to admit it) I dropped out of an English course because I felt too overwhelmed and inadequate to complete the work. Well, with new spirit, ambition, and solid goals, I enroll this route to overcome this fear of English and writing.

I look forward to learning with you in confidence, my classmates, and wish you the best in this course and your endeavors.

Kay Andrews
Aleknagik, Alaska