Sandra Jean Emmerson (Sandy) has been fortunate to experience the best of more than one world. Along the way, she has gathered lessons and shared them through both poetry and prose. A published poet from a young age, she has also written human interest stories for a Texas-based publication.After many years devoted to homemaking and raising her family, Sandy pursued her professional calling. She earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. as a Reading Specialist and Master Reading Teacher, with certifications spanning PreK-12th grade. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist whose career has included roles as special education teacher, dyslexia therapist, literacy coach, district, regional, and state dyslexia coordinator, educational literacy consultant, and adjunct professor. Along the way, she has received numerous academic and professional awards-and collected countless stories of God's hand in her journey.Sandy is a proud mom of two beautiful daughters, Lacey and Mycah; "Sugar" to her grandchildren Emily and Gus; widow of her childhood sweetheart and husband of 49 years, Mike; and forever friend to some of the best people imaginable.Her future projects include an illustrated collection titled Nature's Wisdom, children's books, and an exploration of Great Grace for a Small Town.