CONTRIBUTORS ( CONTINUED )
KHATIA BIBILURI
ALYSIA LYONS
is an English teacher in Tbilisi , the country of Georgia . She is also an international speaker and author . Khatia is passionate about her work as she teaches at two schools , one private and the other a public school . Khatia is wholly dedicated to her work , as she enjoys working with children and helping them experience success in her classrooms . Her commitment to personal and professional growth is also unwavering . Khatia actively participates in youth exchanges and training programs to broaden her experience and knowledge . Her keen interest in this realm fuels her ambition to become a seasoned professional teacher . Kathia holds certificates in CAE and TOEFL and is currently pursuing CELTA , a qualification that will open doors for her to teach at the university level . She is constantly searching for new and modern teaching methods that will allow her to improve her students ’ academic achievements . It is a tremendous treat to have Khatia take time from her busy schedule to share with us her inspiring and empowering story , “ Arriving at My Purpose In Life ,” in our Bubble Of Quiet Confidence section . wears many hats . She is a mother , a business owner , an author , and a life coach . Being a mom has been the greatest , most rewarding one . Besides seeing her son , Zander , thriving , she is joyful about motherhood . Alysia ' s personal motherhood journey began when she said yes to a homebased business after being fed up with Corporate America . She was attracted to the freedom and flexibility of working for herself . One of Alysia ' s most rewarding contributions to life is giving life . After finding out the difficulties families faced in having babies , she decided to become a surrogate mom for parents who wanted a family but were facing maternity challenges . Alysia tapped into her motherly instinct and realized she could make a difference in these families ' lives . Acting on her maternal love , she became a surrogate mom for four fortunate families and , with the last one , gave birth to twin girls . After taking four months off to attend to her workload , Alysia returns with an insightful and reflective story , “ My Mother , My Best Friend : Celebrating a Unique Bond ,” to help inspire and empower by reminding us of the precious unconditional love we all enjoy with our moms in our Mom Support Corner section .
PATRICIA DOLCE known as “ Miss Patty ” to her friends and all the neighborhood children , prides herself on being a dedicated wife , mother , and grandmother . At age 70 , she published her first children ’ s book , “ Commotion in the Alphabet House .” Patty has also contributed articles to “ A Daily Gift of Hope ” by Teresa Valardi , and with her husband , Jeff , contributed a story to “ Battlefield to the Boardroom ” by Frank Zarccari . Born and raised in western New York , Patty attended Jamestown Community College in Jamestown , NY , graduating with an Associate of Arts degree . She later studied at Fredonia State University . After over twenty years as a public school teacher , Patty retired in 2012 to care for her two granddaughters . However , her passion for teaching , specifically in the pre-kindergarten age group , led her to return to teaching again two years ago . Patty enjoys spending her days working with the little ones . She shows no signs of letting up anytime soon . Patty
has taught catechism for ten years , volunteered at a local women ’ s club , was the director of social activities at a retirement home , and organized and carried out children ’ s programs for her homeowner ’ s association . I am delighted to have Patty share her insightful story , “ Nana ’ s Words of Encouragement – You Are Never Too Old to Teach ,” in our Nana ’ s Wisdom section .
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