Elizabeth Lemon, Expecting her first Lemon Drop!

Hi there! I'm Elizabeth Lemon, Elizabeth Lane for those who knew me before I got married, and I am from Vancouver, Washington. Technically I was born in Portland, Oregon, but lived in the same house in Vancouver almost my entire life. I went to Crestline Elementary, Wy'East Junior High, and Mountain View High School, all of which were in the Evergreen School District and not further than a mile and a half from my home. I even completed my first two years of college while living at home when I attended Clark College in Vancouver. My moving adventures did not start until I needed to find a school to attend once I completed my Associates Degree. So I decided to move to Alabama, where I attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I was there for two years, and moved three times! After two years I moved back to Vancouver, and lived with my parents once again. While back in Vancouver I met my husband, coached volleyball, and commuted everyday to Portland, Oregon to attend Portland State University. This is where I finally finished my Bachelors Degree, which is in Health Studies with an emphasis in Physical Activity and Exercise. My ultimate education goal has always been to become a health and physical education teacher. The military moved my husband and me to San Diego, where I hope to receive my teaching credential. However, a wrench has been thrown in my plan as I am expecting our first child.

Technology has played a big roll in my life. I depend on it everyday to stay connected with my family and friends that are spread all over the country. I use my computer and cell phone everyday, but I am hesitant when it comes to the latest new technology. I guess this steams from not being able to afford the expensiveness of new technologies, and wanting to wait until all the kinks are worked out before I buy a faulty item. I am mainly a PC user and have Windows Vista by default on my husbands laptop. I am not a fan.

When I found out I was moving to San Diego I knew I needed to find a school where I could finish my education and get started on my career. I was referred to CSU San Marcos by service available to me on Camp Pendleton. When I read the mission statement of the College of Education I did agree with it, but it was not what influenced my decision to attend. CSU San Marcos is the closest school to my home and offered the teaching credential program. I like that the College of Education is committed to diversity, student centered learning, as well as life long learning. I plan to be a life long learner as I try to learn something new every day. I am also committed to teaching diversity because of my personal experiences with different cultures and people.