My name is
Naomi S. S. Jacobs. I have a BA in Linguistics from the University of Chicago.
I also have a Ph.D in Early Judaism from Durham University.
I have
taught at Washington University in Saint Louis and Durham University (UK) where
my character and integrity are known to many. Locally I have taught for CURFA
(CU retired Faculty Association) and am known to a number of past and present
CU faculty. I also am a community educator. I am also an artist who has exhibited nationally as well as locally.
Since
1991 I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I have been open about this
to my family, close friends and selected colleagues and much of my community. I have openly discussed my
condition as a speaker for NAMI in Saint Louis and have plans to speak further
on the subject in public.
I have
never been violent nor have I been arrested nor have I ever smoked, been
intoxicated by alcohol, taken any kind of recreational drug, including
marijuana. As an educator, I have been consistently calm and balanced. Most
people who meet me have no idea of my diagnosis. My insight into my own state
of mind, even when manic, is notable, as well as my insight to what is taking
place around me.
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