Page 47 - ILR_Spring2020_web

Martha Pugh Stacy Reno & Sharon Scarborough
Martha B. Pugh holds a master’s degree in Secondary Deaf Education Stacy Reno and Sharon Scarborough created and opened Frederick’s Premier
from Gallaudet University and a bachelor’s degree in English Education Home Staging Company, Limelight Staged Homes, in 2010. As Accredited
from Boston University. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching Staging Professionals, they have helped homeowners prepare their homes
Introductory ASL classes. Martha has also been working as an ASL interpreter to appeal to a wide range of buyers and to get the best price possible. They
for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools for the past 22 years. have also completed the Sellers Representative Specialist Designation, as
She enjoys sharing her love of ASL with all ages. well as the Senior Real Estate Specialist designation as another way to service
American Sign Language I ..............................................................................................................30 our clients to the highest degree. They specialize in giving homeowners
American Sign Language II - Intermediate .............................................................................30 steps and plans to make the downsizing process as stress-free as possible.
Downsizing Simplified: Living Smaller and Loving it! ........................................................25
James Rada
Pavel Reznikov
Jim Rada has written many works of historical fiction and non-fiction history,
including three novels about the C&O Canal. He has also written a number Pavel Reznikov is a Russian linguist. He also holds a Juris Doctor and an LL.M.
of articles about the history of and events on the canal. Jim is a full-time degree from Vermont Law School. He has acted as a senior subject matter
freelance writer who has received numerous awards from the Maryland- expert and a quality control point person when it comes to the development
Delaware-DC Press Association, Associated Press, Maryland State Teachers of language industry standards. Before moving to Maryland, Mr. Reznikov
Association, Society of Professional Journalists, and Community Newspapers worked as an interpreter and translator for the National Aeronautics and
Holdings, Inc. for newspaper writing. Space Administration (NASA). Prior to that, Mr. Reznikov worked in the legal
field as a judicial extern, a prosecutorial aide, and an analyst. Born in the
The Secrets of the C&O C0anal .....................................................................................................16
Beginner’s Guide to Freelance Writing ......................................................................................37 Soviet Union, Mr. Reznikov is an avid student of modern Russian history,
Self-Publishing Your Book ...............................................................................................................39 specifically the Boris Yeltsin era, which he lived through before moving to the
United States in 2002. He and his family currently live in Frederick, MD.

Christine Rai Modern Russian History ...................................................................................................................15
Christine Rai is an assistant professor of English at FCC with a passion for
food studies and experiential learning. An FCC alum, Professor Rai earned a Tami Roch
Bachelor’s from Towson University and her Master’s from Loyola College. As Tami Roch served in the Southwest Asia Conflict, receiving a combat badge
an educator she is known for incorporating active learning including field and various medals of achievement. Afterwards, she began her higher
trips, service learning, and cultural cooking demonstrations. Inspired by her education journey by receiving an Associate’s in Arts, completing a Bachelor’s
love of travel, she designed a global scholar course and led an FCC group in History and a Minor in English, and later a Master’s in History and a
abroad to France in May 2016. She writes about teaching, traveling, and food Graduate Certificate in Civil War Studies. She graduated with Honors and is
at christinerai.com. a member of APUS Historical Studies Honor Society and Pi Gamma Mu. Also
Discover Wonderful Winchester ...................................................................................................27 a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key Honor Society, and Sigma Tau Delta
where she actively participates in the chapters through volunteer work and
fundraisers.
Ranetta Hardin
History Bites - Dinnertime History Series .................................................................................19
Ranetta Hardin, M.A., is a research scientist at a nonpartisan, social policy,
consulting firm in Washington, D.C. She combines her deep interests in
design and technology with her passion for asking “Why?” to craft, test, and Jacqueline Rogers
deploy research instruments. She completed a B.A. in economics and political Jackie Rogers grew up in the heart of Long Island Wine Country, where she
science from Lake Forest College, and an M.A. in higher and postsecondary enjoyed a second career as Executive Assistant of the Long Island Wine
education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Council. A life member of the American Wine Society, Jackie served as
Program Chair of two national conferences. Jackie has given presentations
Mornings with TED .............................................................................................................................16
on wine at libraries, organizations, and national conferences throughout the
northeast. Her continued wine education includes the Certified Specialist of
Eric Reickel
Wine Certification from the Society of Wine Educators; and becoming 1 of the
Eric Reickel taught high school English in Frederick County for 34 years. He only 75 worldwide Doppel Members of the Century Wine Club.
has taught classes at FCC and McDaniel College. He is a lifelong reader of Raise Your Wine IQ - Spanish Wines from Navarra and Rioja Edition ...........................35
great literature. Additionally he created and taught a film class in Frederick
County for 15 years.
Larry Romane
Some Birds Weren’t Meant To Be Caged - Jail as a Metaphor in Film ..........................28
Dr. Larry Romane is board certified in Emergency Medicine and spent 35
years as an ER doctor. After retiring, he served as a physician volunteer at a
free clinic for the uninsured. He’s the author of two medical books and loves
teaching. His courses give current medical information at a high school
reading level. Look for Dr. Romane’s book, R U Medically Curious? Common
Topics – Simply Explained, online and on Kindle.
Are You Medically Curious? Series ...............................................................................................13

301.624.2888 ILRatFCC.com 45