We All Have a Story, Jeanne: Rochester, NY Portrait Project

Meet Jeanne Nourse, a fifth-grade teacher at Klem South Elementary School in Webster, NY. When I began this project (click here for more info) back in November, I envisioned a series of black and white images with one image per subject.  Meeting Jeanne changed all that.  She's vibrant, well-spoken, witty and worldly so much more than her years would normally suggest. A Fairport native, she  lived and worked in South Korea after college, hoping to live a little and help her become more marketable as a teacher. She felt that experience was amazing and also a good life lesson in how to grow up fast. She and her husband, Jared, are self-labeled Halloween and Fall fanatics, themed sweater collectors and "super big kids". Jeanne is part of the Nuts & Bolts Comedy Improv company and although I haven't seen her in action, she's got to be an amazing asset!  She's also very active on Twitter @MrsNourse5.  Jeanne has always loved the iconic Rosie the Riveter image and felt strongly that that concept would tie in to helping to tell her story.  I couldn't agree more.

In her words:

'"Yes, and..." is my story.

"In improv comedy, there is a rule-of-thumb called "Yes, and..." which means that you should always accept whatever comes your way and then build on it. I joyfully say yes to any opportunity or experience in my life and I try to enhance it and expand upon it to make it a unique and memorable experience. I try to live a positive life and have my journey on this Earth be extraordinary, full of possibilities, and never just average."

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