-Children's Author/Special Education Teacher
Anna Wolvers
ABOUT Me & My Dogs
Anna Wolvers is an Iowa native. She has been working with children and adults with disabilities since 2003. Anna has been an Elementary Special Education Resource teacher since 2006 in Iowa. Her two small dogs; Oakleigh and Paco, are like her children, and are the stars of the stories in this book.
Besides teaching, Anna tutors, babysits, and works as an Independent Living Specialist teaching life skills to individuals with disabilities. She has served on various mission teams world wide. Her hobbies include reading, writing, scrapbooking, traveling, volunteering at the Animal Rescue League, and spending time with family and friends exploring nature.
Anna wants to give a portion of the proceeds from her book Paco's Parables (after it is finished and published) to organizations that have impacted her and other's lives such as; Easter Seals of Iowa and Life Light Ministries.
Oakleigh Norman Wolvers, Paco's brother, is a Chi weenie that loves attention and can be a bully at times. He was rescued from the Animal Rescue League. His favorite hobbies are: chewing on stuffed squeaky toys, going for walks and car rides, playing with kids, going to dog parks, chasing squirrels, and playing with dog friends when they visit. Oakleigh's favorite snacks are broccoli and cauliflower stems, and popcorn. He dislikes chicken and the mailman.
Paco Arthur Wolvers, the main star of Paco's Parables is a Chihuahua with a lot to learn and teach in life. He was a rescue dog from Craigslist, who is in his forever home after living with three previous families. His favorite past times are: cuddling with mom, chasing squirrels, going for walks, wrestling with Oakleigh, and belly rubs. His favorite snacks are broccoli stems and Nutro Blueberry treats. Paco dislikes chicken, the mailman, and unfamiliar men who are standing.