Jayne Bowers

Educator, Author, Speaker

Hello World. I’m Jayne (a.k.a. Mom, Grandmama, and Mrs. Bowers), a native of the American South. I’m a teacher, writer, speaker, sister, and friend who loves the beach, the color turquoise, and words (like stellar and mesmerizing). I try to find joy in everyday experiences and believe that even lousy days possess hidden wonder.

My teaching experience stretches across three decades and two community colleges. A psychology instructor, my areas of concentration are (in addition to the intro course) Human Growth and Development and Human Relations. I've also done research in the areas of stress and overall health and fitness.

My writing experience includes the publication of Human Relations in Industry by Prentice Hall (Jayne P. Crolley) and Musings of a Missionary Mom (AuthorHouse), the creation of a power point supplement for a Pearson-Prentice Hall  human growth text (Debra Poole), numerous academic textbook reviews, and four blogs. 

As part of the scary transition into my retirement years, I'll be more than happy to meet with your reading group, religious organization, or scripture study group to present concepts from Musings of a Missionary Mom. I'd also welcome the opportunity to meet with a group needing a speaker with expertise in stress management, health habits, communication, conflict, or career development.

To contact me, use either of these two email addresses: bowersjayne@yahoo.com or bowersj55@hotmail.com.

Please visit my blogs at http://marlajayne.wordpress.com,

http://jpbowers.wordpress.com,

and http://evessisters.blogspot.com and leave a comment.

For those interested in psychology, visit our college psychology blog at  http://psychcentral.wordpress.com and get involved in a little psycho babble.

Website suggestions came from an author and speaker whom you can read more about on her website: www.helencoronato.com

 Musings of a Missionary Mom

From the Book Cover: "This volume reflects a few of the author's thoughts and insights while her son was spending the "best two years" of his life servinga full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Torreon, Mexico. Turning to the scriptures as a way of better coping with his absence, she was soon reminded that whether a person needed a lesson in faith, a reminder to be grateful, or a proverb on the value of hard work, she could find the answer within these divine pages. Applying scripture references from the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and covenants to everyday life, Musings underscores the importance of the sacred works in finding solace, inspiration, and guidance."

New Contest

My newest contest is about teaching and learning. Wouldn't you like to enter? If so, see "In the Works" for guidelines. There's a classy prize involved so be sure to check it out.