Hi.  My name is Barbara and I'm a lurker.
I've been a volunteer ESL and literacy tutor for about
14 years, was a center director and tutor trainer.  I
was hired as a part-time evenings ESL instructor six
years ago, but I kept my day job until recently.  I am
now a part-time ESL instructor (working without a
net).

I found out about the nifl listservs last summer and
can't quit.  I learn a lot.  The information is so
valuable.

I lurk because, just like my students in class,
sometimes I have thoughts and ideas, just not enough
confidence yet to say a whole lot.  But we are truly
grateful for the chance to read and learn.

A side note:  In my day-job life I did most of my work
on computers using the internet, email and mass
quantities of software.  I have no fear of long
distance PD.  Bring it on! Just give me decent
hardware and a fast connection.

Thank you,
Barbara Rotolo-Caballero
Austin, Texas