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Merle Froshman

School Librarian

B.A. Cal State University Long Beach

Cal State University Los Angeles, post graduate work

First Year at Gateway 1992

Experience Merle has worked in Watsonville, Salinas and San Jose Parks and Recreation as well as for Burbank Unified School District and Long Beach School District.

"I love helping children with research projects," Merle says. "I want them to get excited about what they are learning. Acquiring knowledge through my students, finding out more about the subjects they are studying and what interests them are terrific side-effects of my job!"

Merle has traveled throughout the world, including trips to Asia, S.E. Asia, Europe, Africa, South and Central America, Australia and Papua New Guinea. She also enjoys the theater, visiting museums and attending Shark and Warrior games.

 

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