Welcome to our class! I am delighted to go on this learning adventure with you. You will work hard in this class, but upon completion, I am confident that you will be on your way to a very rewarding experience.

I am a native of the state of New Hampshire and grew up along the seacoast. A life change drew me to the mountains of our state in 1983. My doctoral degree in education is focused on instruction and critical thinking. At the university, I completed many research projects that involved several intense studies on how adults learn. Prior to this venture I received my Masters in Adult Learning and Human Relations. I also hold a degree in Behavioral Science, which actually was the catalyst for my new direction in life.

I believe it is possible to empower students by building trust in the classroom environment. Therefore, I create a learning process within the course that signifies my inner feelings of caring for each of my students. My initial beliefs about students include: understanding their needs, keeping them motivated with class activities, and setting goals.

I am married and have a 17 pound cat named Sydney. I am also an outdoor enthusiast and spend weekends kayaking, biking, and golfing or sometimes just bird watching. My slogan is "let the adventure begin!" which allows me to really enjoy the outdoors! I hope you will enjoy our time together as we all work and learn through one another.

For more information about this course, contact Fran at: franrancourt@roadrunner.com