About
Deirdre Mundorf is a former teacher turned freelance writer who most enjoys working with topics pertaining to home, family, and pets. She began freelance writing in 2019, after the birth of her first child, and has been contributing to BobVila.com since 2020.
Experience
Deirdre spent the first 11 years of her professional career as an elementary school teacher to second- and third-grade students. After giving birth to her first child, Deirdre decided to leave the teaching profession to dedicate more time to raising her daughter. However, it wasn’t long before she found that she needed something extra to keep her busy and to help contribute to the family income, so she rekindled her passion for writing and became a freelance writer.
Education
Deirdre graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Highlights
- Specialties and interests: Home, family, and pets
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Maryland
- Other work: Discover Magazine
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