I just retired after teaching art for 31 years in the public school systems of Millville, Woodstown and Adelaide, South Australia. Now I can paint, blow glass, garden, read and help my parents and grand children. Life is great!

I have been volunteering in the Glassfactory for the last 14 years. I narrate the 11:00, 1:30 and 3:30 shows there on Saturdays. When the glassblowers go to lunch between 12:00 and 1:00, I get the bench and make glass pieces to please and challenge myself. It is so much fun.

I love people and I love glass. There are so many nice people working and visiting the Village. Being exposed the creativity of the glass artists has enriched my life tremendously.

Collingswood, New Jersey

My background is Work-Print, but I have always been a people person, interested in whatever group I was involved with to see things from different points of view. Somewhere I found Wheaton Village and became a "Friend of the Village." I still remember the time I emailed the Village a suggestion that some one be available to guide people through the village. Doris Abeling emailed back and asked me when would I be starting. That was over 5 years ago.

I have taken full advantage of the resources of the Village. I have taken the Docent classes in the Museum and have done the narrations for the demos in the glass studio. While watching the artists at work, I learned a lot about the movement of hot glass and knew I wanted a part of it. I took a course at Salem Community College in lamp working and have volunteered in the Crafts Studio for two years. It’s fun to explain to the visitors as I work making beads. I have enjoyed dealing with the public and am comfortable knowing that if I don't have an answer some one will help out.

Sarasota, Florida (October to May) Vineland, New Jersey (May to October)
I hold a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision. My interests include tennis, reading, and being a lecture "Junkie, in particular, anything that has to do with the arts (music, ballet, opera, books, theater, etc). I volunteer at the Museum of American Glass, orienting visitors as they arrive. I also help at the desk with various projects. I did volunteer as a Docent for a few years, but being away for the winter has made me no longer comfortable with that part of the job. I love interacting with the visitors while keeping abreast of new things happening in the Art Glass industry. I really love the feel of the old glass on display.

By profession, I am a teacher of students with learning difficulties, although I am now retired. My interests include gardening, stitching, reading, caring for my pets, and of course GLASS ; researching, learning, reading, collecting, and just plain admiring!!

At the Village, I have worked in the library located in the Museum, as well as a variety of tasks at special events. I have earned my Docent credentials, but to date, I have not led a tour.

I enjoy volunteering at Wheaton Village most of all because I LOVE the people working there. I don't see or talk to everyone nearly often enough, but I value their enthusiasm, their laughter, and their friendship. I also love the history, the grounds (so beautiful!) and, of course, the GLASS!

I am a retired R.N., who now is a fibre artist with a sheep farm and president of Third Star Fibre Artists Guild.

I volunteer in the Museum of American Glass. Wheaton Village is a beautiful place to be and all the people here are friendly. I am continually learning all aspects of glass.