By Angelica Ariza- Devine News Intern
After years of working in education, Jodi Ann Dzierzanowski decided to take on a new challenge, becoming an author. Dzierzanowski grew up in Cheektowaga, New York and now lives in Devine Texas. During her career, she served as principal at middle and high schools in South Texas communities including Pearsall, Natalia and Devine.
Dzierzanowski said she didn’t begin writing until she was 57 years old. The inspiration came during a trip with her father to Salem. While visiting museums and learning about the town’s history, she became interested in the stories surrounding the witch trials, also known as the Salem Witch Trials that began in 1692, and remain one of the most well known and tragic chapters in early American history.
“That trip really sparked it all,” Dzierzanowski said.
Her research and interest in Salem’s history led to a fictional three book series about witches, aimed at younger readers who…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
