Gloria Swift

Ms. Gloria Swift immigrated to the United States in 1973 and served in the United States Army where she was the first Black in the all-female Color Guard and earned Distinguished Graduate at the Instructors' Training School. In Law Enforcement, Ms. Swift was the first female police officer on the department. Those were the days when it was difficult for black women to integrate into a white, male-dominated profession. There was drama in and out of the police station. She remembered one incident that still makes her smile. Imagine arresting a driver for being under the influence, and on the first day of trial, he brought the car engine into the courtroom.

In Banking, it was said, "If you want something done, give it to Gloria Swift." She told the story about being robbed while training a teller and getting into an argument with the robber when he accused her of poking holes in his paper bag which caused the money to fall out. Details of this event and other experiences in the workforce were chronicled in 'The True Story of an Illegal Immigrant Who Became a Citizen of the United States.'

Ms. Swift is a retired educator who holds multiple degrees and credentials in Education. 'Thank You, Ms. Swift - It's Not About As and Bs' was written to highlight the challenges teachers face in the classroom.

NEW: In ‘It's the Memory of an Old-Fashioned Christmas,’ Ms. Swift strolled down memory lane recounting her early childhood in Belize when Christmas was about family and sharing and loving. And do not forget the food and dessert.

NEW: ‘Building for Retirement in Belize - How a primary school dropout conned a multiple-degree college client’ is a story that shocks the human conscience.

NEW: 'They Called Me Mama' is about her pal, a sheep she called Mama. The story, from Mama's point of view, highlights her observations, triumphs, and challenges. This book was reviewed on January 19, 2022 by Amy Lignor for Reader Views. Please read her review at www.readerviews.com.

NEW on Kindle Vella: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella, "The Adventures of Consuelo Saldana" jam-packed with suspense from beginning to end, as Consuelo got entangled with members of the drug cartel, fell in love, shot her way out of danger, being deceived, then fled for her life.

When in Belize, Ms. Gloria Swift is actively involved in the non-profit organization established in honor of her parents, John and Adele Swift Development and Enrichment Center (JADE), providing for those in need in education, food, transportation, and medical assistance. She also assists on the family's farm and B&B. In her spare time, Ms. Swift visits countries around the world and soaks in the cultures.