Ruth Sloat MarkosRuth Sloat Markos was raised in Manhattan, KS. She graduated with a teaching degree from Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS, where she met her to be husband, Jim Markos. She taught Art to Jr. and Senior High School students in Junction City, Manhattan, nd Leon, KS. She married Jim (a Greek from Massachusetts) and raised 3 children. She retired from teaching in 2006, but continues to substitute teach in the small country school where her husband was Superintendent. They still live in the countryoutside of Topeka, KS with their puppy dog Jo Jo, 2 cats and many wild animals that show up to "visit," including a mountain lion!!! Read More Read Less