The document introduces Leslie Salas as the instructor and provides details about her background and experiences. She grew up in Florida's Space Coast watching launches which inspired her interest in astronomy. She has degrees in astrophysics, English, and creative writing from several universities in Florida and went to graduate school in Denver to study publishing. Her hobbies include fire dancing, hiking, and crafts. She is currently an associate course director at Full Sail University where she enjoys teaching.

1. Hello

2. My name is
Leslie Salas
(I’m your instructor)

3. I grew up by the Beach
Florida’s
Space Coast
http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/maps/pages/10500/f10597/f10597-30.htm

4. watching this inspired me
This is the view from
my front door!

5. I became involved in Astronomy
Saturn!

6. And went to college
to study Astrophysics
Tampa
http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/maps/pages/10500/f10597/f10597-30.htm
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7. I learned new hobbies and skills
Fire Dancing
AIKIDO
SWINGING
POI
SCUBA DIVING
PHOTO BY JAMES KRUCZEK
PHOTO BY TOIVO VOLL

8. and earned a
BA in English
with a minor
in Physics
(about halfway through my junior year,
I realized Creative Writing was my real passion.)

9. I went to grad school
to focus on my Writing
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Orlando

10. Readings
Publications
Scholarship
expanded my knowledge of Craft
Yes, that’s me!

11. and
earned
an MFA
in
Creative
Writing
(That’s my Brother)

12. Then I went to the
yet another university
Denver
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Denver.jpg

13. To learn more about
Books and
Publishing!http://blogs.reuters.com/jackshafer/files/2012/10/sta
ck.jpg

14. I fell in love with
Hiking and Mountains
While I was there,

15. and completed the
Publishing Institute
PHOTO BY K.C. GIBSON

16. traveling, mini golf, and
making things out of yarn
I enjoy

17. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m502/thefloridarevie
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http://www.smokelong.co
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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-
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I’m an Editor,
a Regular Contributing Artist,
and a Columnist

18. Best of all,
I’m an
Associate
Course
Director
at
http://ltastudent.lodiusd.net/descobar/Images/full_sail_universityl
ogo.jpg (I love teaching!)

19. Contact me:
• lsalas@fullsail.com
• leslie.salas@aim.com
• 407.679.0100 ext. 7971
Check the Welcome Newsletter
for my office hours
email:
ichat/aim:
phone:

20. Now it’s your turn
Tell us about yourself!