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Durham to retire after teaching career at East Central Community College Eng- ....--=- ---. When l first came to EC as lish instructor Ann Durham will retire instructor in 2006, I felt as when the spring 2014 5emester ends and though I was returning she said it seemed appropriate to end her home." teaching career in the same place that she At East Central, Durham began her formal. collegiate education. teaches courses in Intermedi- "Most assuredly, I will miss my col- ate English. English Compo School District, where she received STAR Teacher, Principal's Choice and Teacher's Choice awards. In addition, she served as division chair, personnel liaison and stu dent teacher mentor.

Her parents, Judy and Tommy Woods, have been her greatest career influences. "Definitely, the person who influenced me the most is my mom. There was ne\er a question of whether I was attending col lege or not; it was a given and she ne,·er

leagues. especially those in Newton Hall ...____...__ sition I, English Composition with whom I work most closely," Durham I1 and American Literature I and II. said. ''They welcomed me and have Prior to her employment at the college, become very supportive, trusted friends. Durham taught in the Forest Separate

East-Central even verbalized it. My dad was influential in teaching me\the work ethic and practi cal aspects of life that help people suc ceed." Durham and her husband, Michael, have two children Michael Ann and John Cade and two grandchildren Brody and Callie. She is a member of Clifton Baptist Church where she teaches Sunday school and sings in the choir.

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