Ruth 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 Ar...view moreRuth 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 in Junction City, Manhattan, and 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 country outside of Topeka, KS with their puppy dog Jo Jo, 2 cats, and many wild animals that show up to “visit”, including a mountain lion!! view less