Critical Friends

Van Manson
lives in Winter Park, Fl. his home town is
Chesapeak, VA. he has two siblings. He enjoys learning, education, cars, nature, film and wildlife. His favorite music is Coheed and Cambria,AvA, The Rolling Stones and the Beatles. His favorite quotes include. “It never hurts to ask” or “ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, Courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”. Van enjoys having fun, watching movies, and hanging out. He loves the company of good friends and
like minded individuals.

Pamela Y. Rivers
Is a second year 4th Grade Teacher at L.H. Williams Elementary School
in Macon, Georgia. She is no stranger to education; she also was a
Paraprofessional at Williams for 17 years. She loves helping children and
is a dedicated mother to an 8th Grade daughter. Education is a vital
part of my critical friend’s life.

Born and raised in NJ. an Elementary Art teacher. Have been teaching for 9 years. Received "Teacher of the Year" in 2009. Teaching art to her students gives her great joy.
When she is not at work preparing or researching, she work at her second job, Best Buy. This job is more of a hobby to her. She love learning about the latest and the greatest technologies. This is why friends and colleagues always go to her for "tech support".