Profiles in Service - June 12, 2017

Shelley Goodman Taub

NACo Board of Directors
Commissioner
Oakland County, Mich.

Occupation:  Retired teacher and medical management professional.

Education:  University of Michigan; B.A. Ed./Postgrad work in education and medical management.

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner:  Margaret Thatcher, Joan of Arc, Jennifer Taub.

A dream I have is to: Tour the world.

You’d be surprised to learn that I:  Drove a school bus through southern California.

The hardest thing I have ever done: Climbed Chichen Itza.

My favorite way to relax is to:  Read.

I’m most proud of:  My children. 

Every morning I read:  Two to three papers.

My favorite meal is: Chinese food.

My pet peeve is:  Dog walkers without bags.

 

My motto is:  Be kind.

The last book I read was: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler.

My favorite movie is: On the Waterfront.

My favorite music is: Beethoven.

My favorite U.S. president is:  Abraham Lincoln.

My county is a NACo member because: NACo works!