Assalamu alikum,
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With a new year coming, I want to introduce myself for the new Tawheed families. My name is Patti Picard. I am originally from the state of Maine from a small town called Unity. After high school, I attended the University of Maine at Farmington where I majored and received my Bachelors in Secondary Education - Area Science in 2005. After accepting Islam in 2006, I decided to move to an established community where I would be able to freely practice my faith and have access to masjids, markets, and be able to raise my children among their community.
In 2006, I moved to Dearborn, Michigan to continue my teaching career. I've been teaching for 13 years at Islamic schools in this community. I have taught elementary for 7 of those years and middle school and high school for 8 of those years. Two years ago, I decided to further my education and pursue my graduate degree so this July I graduated with my Master's in Curriculum in Instruction.
Teaching is a passion but I enjoy my time outside the classroom discovering new places and seeing new sights. At home, I loved spending time in my gardens. I enjoy growing organic vegetables and planting new foods for my family to try. In my flower gardens, I focus on planting host and nectar plants for native butterfly species. My goal is a be a registered Monarch Waystation.
Now that the summer harvests are in full swing another at home activity I enjoy is canning fresh produce to enjoy through the summer. I visit local farm markets for local fresh produce. This summer I have canned family favorites; pickles, salsa, and tomatoes. I still have a lot planned.
When I'm not at home, our family enjoys traveling to see places in the United States with beautiful scenery and unique nature. A few times a year, I lead nature walks at local parks to share the wonderful we have with members of our Tawheed Community.
I hope to share many more enjoyable experiences with my students this year. I look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school. If you have any questions before then, feel free to send me an e-mail at tawpatti@gmail.com.
Jazak Allah Khayr,
Sister Patti Picard
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