title: The Up Side of Down: For anyone whose life has been Turned Upside Down (Volume 1)
author: Ms. Christine Ostertag Timmins
description: Biography  Christine Timmins: Teacher, Speaker, Author, and Community Service Advocate Ms. Timmins earned a BA in Psychology and Business Education at San Diego State University and then an MA in Education at United States International University. Timmins received both her Teaching Credential and Administrative Credential, and enjoyed a teaching career spanning 39 years  32 of them from a wheelchair. During her long career, Timmins received numerous awards including Freedom Foundation, Teacher of the Year, and the Eagle Spirit Award  a symbol of healing, conquering, and excellence. Timmins is active in her community and has been a member of her local Kiwanis Club for 25 years. Additionally, she served six years as President of Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs, Inc. Ms. Timmins, now retired from teaching, enjoys being with family and friends, participating in her church, choosing flowers for her garden, brushing up on her Spanish skills, and spending time with her service dog, Ben. She continues to live with her caregiver of 28 years in San Diego, California.
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