Born: 01/28/1942   Manistee , MI
Parents: Hugo B. and Martha M. Troppi
Spouse: James Stephen Davis
Children: Katherine Ruth, James Harold
Address(es):
Permanent :
242 Wedgewood
Charlotte , MI 48813
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : (517) 543-0745
Email : [email protected]

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	Criminal profiling	Non Fiction	Children , Teen	Milwaukee, WI : World Almanac Library	2007
	In the laboratory	Non Fiction	Children , Teen	Milwaukee, WI : World Almanac Library	2007
	In the Way : a novel of love and loss	Fiction	Adult	New Brighton, MN : Finnish Americana, Inc.	1993
	Bicentennial probings : Eaton County explores its history	Non Fiction , Michigan History	Adult , Children , Teen	Charlotte, MI : Eaton Intermediate School District	1976
	Other writings: - Various articles in several publications	Non Fiction		Lansing State Journal, Charlotte Republican-Tribune, Finnish-American Reporter, The Echo, Gifted Chi

What is the aim or goal of your writing: My reasons for being successful are as follows: 1) I was the subject of teasing and bullying in elementary school and that experience triggered in me a will to excel in academics and other ventures; 2) I wanted to know why my father was the way he was (shy, untrusting, introverted, etc.) which resulted in my writing a novel about his childhood; 3) I have been encouraged by my teachers and professors over the years; and 4) my husband has been supportive of my various pursuits. My work ethic is that I must make the most of every day! I always have a long list of both professional and personal "to do's", and never feel that I have reached the end. I find relaxation almost impossible unless I plan it into my schedule.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Always interested in inquiries.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author

Name	Date
Award of Excellence given by the Michigan Assoc. of Educators for the Gifted, Talented and Creative for significant contributions to the education of gifted in the state of Michigan	1990
"Project RENEW" Research and Projects Grant given by the American Association of University Women (AAUW)	1987
Century Scholarship to support doctoral studies given by The University of Chicago	1986
Education Policy Fellowship given by the National Institute for Educational Leadership, Michigan Division	1984

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