Janice Nadine Richards, born on August 17,1950 in Butte, Montana, Silver Bow County. She was born to Fred Wilson Richards and Eleanor Edna Pritchert Richards. She has one sister, Jeanine Arlee Richards Schmidt who is four years older, currently living in Missoula, Montana. She graduated from High School in 1968. She attended Rocky Mountain College for two years studying music education, and then two years at Eastern Montana College completing her special education, and reading endorsement. She graduated in 1972 with a BS in Secondary Education . She retired in May of 2009. She has also taught ESL For The College of Southern Idaho. She has taught in Montana, Idaho, and Nevada, and currently… resides in Rupert, Idaho where she can be close to her sons, Shawn P. And Michael G. Koski . They are the love of her life. She spends most of her time on the computer reminiscing about her life And The experiences that have touched her heart. She has spent time writing, poetry, song lyrics, children's stories and fingerplays, As well as novel manuscripts. She loves writing and will continue to do so as long as she is able to. She may also be found on facebook. Future plans include, another poetry book which is already in progress, A memoir of her adult life, several children stories, and several books on education. You may also find some of her short poems written in the next book to come out on IVORY PAL, The TENNESSE WALKING HORSE. Her biggest challenge is new technology and aging gracefully.