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The Real Life of Dr. Anne Gaquere-Parker

Dr. Anne Gaquere-Parker is Associate Professor Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator at the University of West Georgia.   What she dreamed she'd be when she was growing up: A science teacher. Least favorite word: Y'all Last movie that made her cry: "Chorus," a French film Favorite driving song: "Midnight Train to Georgia," Gladys Knight & Pips Most challenging part of being an eCore instructor: Wondering why students suddenly drop off the face of the earth (or so it seems) without any explanation. How she spends a typical Sunday: Checking eCore class because quizzes are often due on Sunday. What she would tell her 10-year-old self:  Don’t worry about being hard-headed, it will serve you well in the end and do your homework, always! What she loved to do as a 6--year-child:  Lock herself  up in the bathroom with household chemicals to see what would happen when they were mixed together.  Biggest accomplishment before college:  Winn