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Volume A
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Ballet Dancer
What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?
Psychology
What do you do for fun?
Read, create habitats for wildlife, and cook healthy foods
Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?
Do what you are passionate about and forget about money
What are your favorite books to read over the summer?
Anything by historian Howard Zinn
Michele Arnold
Stewardship Manager (fundraiser)
Larry Wright and Michele Arnold on his 58th birthday. Try never to use the hurtful word retarded, for you have no idea whose heart you are breaking.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I actually wanted to be a dentist prior to attending High School. During high school, I took journalism and speech courses and developed an interest in Journalism. I pursued my interest of journalism in college and received a B.A. in Mass Communications.
What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?
english and math
I really like to lounge around the house and watch movies for fun. I also enjoy spending time with my children which involves, skating, dancing and going to the park.
When selecting a career, make sure to do the research. You want to select a career that you have a passion for. Although making a large amount of money is good, you have to enjoy what you do on a daily basis.
Your favorite book to read over the summer?
My favorite books to read over the summer would be romance novels. I am a loving and caring person so those are the types of books that interest me.
Kawona Abmas
Customer Services and Marketing
In my current position, I investigate and resolve customer complaints. Provide customers information on energy efficiency. Resolve customer inquiries regarding high/low bills, estimated bills and stopped/switched meters,which require field investigation. Provide field support to Billing and Account Operations to ensure the complete and accurate billing of residential customers.
I wanted to be a Teacher.
Reading - There is a lot reading involved when trying to gather informative information for my clients, along with the different types of disabilities. It is my duty to inform and assist them with the information or refer them to the appropriate area.
I enjoy spending quality time with Family and Friends.
Remember to follow your dreams and know that you can be anything you want to be, just believe in yourself.
The Daughters by Joanna Philbin(great for a teenager)
Tabatha Simpson Atkins
Employment Specialist
Employment Specialist II - I assist the Mental & Intellectually Challenged with job placement and supportive employment.
I have always enjoyed being around children - from my childhood to my life today. Reading to children, seeing their enthusiasm and feeling their excitement fills me with such joy, this must be what I was intended to do when I grew up.
Recess because this was the time that I became friends with people who are still my friends today.
I love to read, take long walks, watch movies, be with friends, laugh till I cry.
Whatever you decide to do, remember to keep your eyes and ears open for what lies ahead - around the corner - over the next hill - be open for change and be ready to take a risk and explore new areas that will broaden your world but, most of all, do what you love to do and do it well.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sheila Aaron
Children's Book Author
In Junior High I decided that I wanted to be a lawyer.
I would have to say either English or some type of psychology class, and of course computer classes and speech.
I like to hang out with my little boy, my puppies and my husband. I enjoy listening to music and reading, as well as watching movies.
Make sure that you research how much schooling will be required, how much it will cost and what the opportunities are when you get out of school. Is it in a field that is growing? Plus it is a really good idea to intern or take some practical application classes in your chosen field to see if you even like the type of work that you will be doing.
Id like to say that I like sweeping epics or biographies of famous people, but I really just love funny books like those by Laurie Notaro and Jen Lancaster. They are laugh-out-loud funny books about the everyday things that occur to women. I also love the Twilight Series and of course that old standard Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Ashley Atwood
Lawyer
What did you want to be when you grew up?I actually wanted to be a "concert pianist". I was, and I still am, a big fan of the piano.What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?I'd say the best course in school that currently helps in the position I have today would be reading and comprehension, mathematics, english for communication.What do you do for fun?For fun, I usually enjoy playing the piano, spending time with my girls and grandchildren.Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?As you select a career, focus in to what you really like to do and study very hard in school so that whatever career you choose, you will be well rounded in education.Your favorite book to read over the summer?Actually, my favorite book to read is the Bible and other related devotional books. But I plan to read first lady Michelle Obama's brother's book that my sister introduced me to. The Ben Carson book would be a great one to read as well.
I actually wanted to be a "concert pianist". I was, and I still am, a big fan of the piano.
I'd say the best course in school that currently helps in the position I have today would be reading and comprehension, mathematics, english for communication.
For fun, I usually enjoy playing the piano, spending time with my girls and grandchildren.
As you select a career, focus in to what you really like to do and study very hard in school so that whatever career you choose, you will be well rounded in education.
Actually, my favorite book to read is the Bible and other related devotional books. But I plan to read first lady Michelle Obama's brother's book that my sister introduced me to. The Ben Carson book would be a great one to read as well.
Gwen Anderson
Workers' Compensation Claims Adjustor
In my current position, I investigate on-the-job accidents, assess claims for resolution via settlements, testify in court when needed, work alongside attorneys, nurse case managers, etc., to insure that claims are handled in a cost effective and appropriate manner and many other duties.
Something that young girls need to always remember is to possess good character and a good work ethic. These things will carry you a long way in life.
Karen Angstadt
Wise Woman, Mentor, Mother
http://IntentionalBirth.com
Trust your body. Trust yourself.
I'm the founder of Intentional Birth- a program created to assist women to uncover and trust their intuition as they enter pregnancy and parenthood. I also work locally as a doula and host a weekly radio program for moms (A Labor of Love on the VoiceAmerica Network.)
I spent a lot of time changing my mind about career goals with ideas as diverse as lawyer, radiologist, teacher, singer, and painter, but as I entered college, I was sure my work would eventually have something to do with fine arts.
The classes that focused specifically on writing help me to communicate more clearly. I also believe that music and fine arts instruction helped me to think outside the box and be willing to take risks with limited fear of criticism. After sitting through multiple art class critiques, I understand most people either desire to help me improve or they don't understand.
I spend most of my free time just enjoying life as a wife and homeschooling mom of two young girls. I love to read, make crafts, crochet, and run marathons.
It took me a long time to realize that my heart really did lead the way to the best place for me. Stop worrying about the way others define success and follow your own dream. If you can imagine it, you can do it. A healthy obsession makes a great career.
I LOVE Barbara Kingsolver novels. I'm always reading several books simultaneously. Right now I'm reading A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn, Field Notes on Democracy (Arundhati Roy), We Need to Talk About Kevin (Lionel Shriver), Conversations with God Book Three (Neale Donald Walsh), and Put Your Life on a Diet (Gregory Johnson). I just finished The Shack (William P. Young) and expect it will be one I have to read several times.
My favorite books as a girl were by Judy Blume (I still <3 the memories) and the Sweet Valley High series.
