Sheri

So, I had this idea for a page on our blog. Kind of a "Get to know the MPT Trainers" thing. Each of us can write a few words about ourselves so we have one more tool for learning a bit about the folks we'll get to work with.

But having said, that, I guess I have to write something ehh?

I am an “activist” (whatever that means), a struggling-to-be-pacifist, a believer in acting “as if ” the world was as I know it can be, a sometimes cook, a traveler, a vegetarian, a learner, a rule breaker, a trainer, a lover, someone who runs to rather than away from the crisis and commotion, a reader, an organizer, a wannabe gardener. I am additicted to coffee. If you ever read this blog - or my own - you will also note I am a lousy speller.

I got involved with Michgan Peace Team around 1997/1998 and have served on multiple teams: both within the US and in Palestine. I love serving on teams because I believe most often they are a real and viable alternative to the military, to police, to top-down, power-0ver... We make the path by walking it; by acting "as if" the future we want is here. Besides, you meet amazing people and have a great time! I have also been blessed to be a part of MPT's Core community (our version of a board of directors; but we're never bored and we try to build consensus rather than direct.)

I love facilitating nonviolence trainings and skills shares. It is absolutely my passion! I love planning agendas, and developing curriculum and expanding MPT's community as those in trainings wrestle with the ideas of what nonviolence means and what nonviolent conflict intervention looks like.

I am an animal lover and currently live in Ypsilanti, MI (Ohio transplant ) with my 2 misbehaved, but oh-so-well loved rescued dogs Roxy and Bella, and my partner, Marty. (Is it odd that I mention the dogs 1st?).

I work part time in a pediatric office to be able to volunteer doing peace and justice work full time. All in all.... a great life.

That pretty much sums it up... if you ever wanna know more you can visit by personal blog: http://playfulspirit.wordpress.com/