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Analynn graduated from high school a competent student in English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Architectural Drafting, and Chemistry. She also excelled as a musician - Analynn began teaching piano at age 13. Analynn was fluent in French, having also studied Italian and Latin. Her interest in languages prompted her to further study German, Russian, and Chinese. Analynn completed a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Canada before moving to San Francisco, California, where she embarked on graduate studies in both religious music and education. Analynn is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. ANALYNN has taught Music as well as Art, English Literature, Language Arts, English as a second language [ESL], and English For Academic Purposes [EAP]. She has written various materials including novels, short stories and lyrics. As a visual artist, Analynn's collection includes a water colour series entitled, CHI, a grouping of sculptures entitled, ART IS, and numerous graphic designs. Sports continue to play an important role in Analynn's life. Her training as a youth in figure skating, tennis, and badminton set the foundation for Analynn's continued involvement in other sports such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, volleyball, Flat-water Sprint Kayaking, Karate, TaeKwonDo, Tai Chi, swimming, snorkelling, weight-lifting, hiking, cycling, and running. Interest in the healing arts and ancient medicine has resulted in Analynn studying psychology, Psychoneuroimmunology, Chinese and Japanese therapies, Ayurveda, Hatha and Kundalini Yogas,, and Qi Qong. Religious studies in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and cults have Analynn currently researching the link, if any, between spirituality and wellness. Analynn is committed to community through her volunteer efforts: as a musician, offering her talents for charitable organizations, for church, school, and community theatre events; as an educator, coaching sports for non-profit clubs and schools, working with students who participate in club activities such as cadets or 4H, and teaching music to at-risk students, providing them with an alternative to suicide, drugs, alcohol, etc.; or participating in events sponsored by organizations such as YMCA/YWCA, hospices for cancer patients, MADD, Food Bank, and the Salvation Army. Accomplishments in literature, music, art, sports, religion, and the healing arts - Analynn is truly a 21st century Renaissance Woman.
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