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GrayWave
Contributor ⭐
Nov 12, 2026 2:11 PM UTC

Workforce Technology Educator

Hi everyone,

I’m new to the forum from Alabama and wanted to drop in and say hello! I’m really looking forward to reading through the threads, connecting with folks here, and joining the conversations.

A little bit about me—I’m a proud grandmother who loves gardening, decorating, and photography. One of these days I’m going to graduate to what I call a "big girl camera," although iPhones keep getting better and better with their camera features!

My other big passion is teaching—specifically, taking the "tech" out of technology and making it easy for people to understand, learn, and apply. I go all the way back to when DOS was king of the operating systems (and if you don’t know what that means, you’re probably a lot younger than me!). Professionally, I’m a workforce development educator, focusing on helping folks over 50 take the intimidation out of workplace tools like Microsoft Office applications and the basics of AI—both for people currently on the job and those re-entering the workforce.

Glad to be part of the community! I’ll leave you with one of my favorite thoughts: "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C.S. Lewis

Warmly,
GrayWave

6 replies

Jen
Community Manager
Nov 12, 2026 2:47 PM UTC

Welcome to the AARP Online Community ​@GrayWave! The Introduce Yourself forum is a great place to get started as well. Take a look around and join any conversations that catch your interest. We look forward to seeing you around the community! 

AARPJen
GrayWave
GrayWaveAuthor
Contributor ⭐
Nov 12, 2026 3:09 PM UTC

Thank you, AARPJen. 

~ Donna

SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Nov 12, 2026 2:22 PM UTC

Do you remember dBase III?  I was thrown into learning that, programming on the fly.  How far things have come now!

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!
GrayWave
GrayWaveAuthor
Contributor ⭐
Nov 12, 2026 2:26 PM UTC

Oh my goodness - yes! 

SummerOnTheWay1
Nov 12, 2026 2:14 PM UTC

​@GrayWave , is this an advertisement for what you do = teaching technology?

👣 Remember to take 1 step at a time!!!
GrayWave
GrayWaveAuthor
Contributor ⭐
Nov 12, 2026 2:20 PM UTC

Hi Summer,

It’s not meant to be an advertisement. It was meant to be an introduction of myself as a new person to the forums. And yes, I do teach these programs. Have I placed my introduction in the wrong place? 
 

Thank you, Summer.