About Me....

"Say what you want and be who you are because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

                                                            -  Dr. Seuss

CONTACT INFORMATION:

            Email:   allortie@manchester.edu

            Snail mail:  Abbey Lortie

                              604 East College Avenue

                              Box # 702

                              North Manchester, IN  46962

                                             or

                              4903 West 200 North

                              Kimmell, IN 46760

              Phone:     School-  982-5872

                              Home-  635-2178

                              Cell- 564-0299

PERSONAL:

           I was born on January 27, 1984 in South Bend, Indiana and then my family, which consists of my parents:  Norman and Ronda and my three older brothers: Jay, Joe, and Todd, moved to rural Albion, Indiana to take over my grandparents dairy farm.  I spent my childhood growing up on the dairy farm.  I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity, learning the true meaning of responsibility and hard work ethic.  I participated in 4-H for ten years and loved every minute of it.  In 2003, I was honored as being Tops in Noble County 4-H, along with being an Exceptional 4-Her.  During my school years, I participated in many activities, such as, sports (basketball (4 years), football manager (5 years), track and field (4 years)), Student Government, National Honor Society, 4-H, Blessed Sacrament Church Youth Group, Noble County Youth on Board and Noble County United Way Board of Directors.  In 2000 and 2002, I was honored as being Most Inspirational Runner for Central Noble Track and Field.

           After graduating from Central Noble High School, I continued my education at Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana.  At Manchester College, I started as an Athletic Training major, but soon found my love for teaching.  Through teaching, I found myself being able to enlighten and inspire children and young adults to be the best person they possibly can be through the work they accomplish.  I quickly changed my major to Art Education where I have learned to love everything about art.  I will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in Art Education in May 2006.  After graduation, I plan to move back to Albion and start my teaching career along with coaching.  While spending time at home I plan to focus on my family, which has had several recent additions.  My brother Jay married Regina Khan in June 2001 and then my other brothers Joe and Todd both united in marriage this summer (June and August 2005) to Megan Bricker and Heather Dice.  I am so grateful to have such a wonderful and supportive family and for once...the girls out number the guys!  :) 

My Family

From left to right: My brother Joe and his wife Megan, my brother Jay and his wife Regina, my brother Todd and his wife Heather, my mother Ronda and my father Norman, and me!

My Brothers and I

From left to right:  Todd, Joe, myself, and Jay

My Parents

From left to right:  Ronda and Norman

Working the registration table at the 2005 Professional Education Conference

From Left to Right: Ashley Libben, Melissa Bruns, myself, and Holly McEathron