A native of Oklahoma, Nadine Smith holds a master’s degree in adult education from Arizona State University. Before her retirement in 1996, she was coordinator of the Senior Adult Education Program at Scottsdale Community College. A former English teacher, Nadine continues to speak to a variety of organizations on journaling, creative aging, reminiscence writing, and playing with words.
Nadine resides at The Beatitudes, Phoenix, Ariz.
Before e-mail, Skype and cell phones, most appreciated receiving a letter or two.
English is a language with countless quirks. Nadine shares the few that delight her to learn more.
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