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When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I don't remember wanting to be anything in particular. I wanted to be just like Carol Burnett and Jeannie from "I Dream of Jeannie" so maybe an actress.
What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?
Every course that required reading and writing. If you write well and you are well read, you can do anything you set your mind to.
What do you do for fun?
I spend time with my family and friends. I love the beach, reading non-fiction, cooking and going to basebal games. I'm completely in love with baseball!
Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?
Do something you love -- something you are passionate about. Money doesn't buy happiness so don't choose a job because you think you will make a lot of money. Even if you do make a lot of money, if you're not happy the money will be meaningless. Don't be afraid to change your mind. If you change your mind, change directions!
What are your favorite books to read over the summer?
My favorite book is Alice in Wonderland! I still have the 'pop up' version my mother gave me 40 years ago.
Karla deBergh Newton
Manager of Promotions & Community Relations at the Greensheet and Founder of Read Around the Bases & Swell Reads!
Find your passion. Never give up. Always pay it forward. Kindness matters. Be all you can be and then some. READ -- OFTEN! Reading takes you places!
Meera Nandlal
Public Relations Manager for the Houston SPCA
Never listen to anyone who tells you that you cant do something because you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. It takes a strong person to stand tall and be a leader. Work hard and set goals for yourself and you will go far.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I actually wanted to be a veterinarian because I have loved animals since I can remember! My love for animals began as a small child. My first pets were the family goldfish. I got my very first dog at the age of 10, He was a 2 month old German Shepherd / Husky puppy whom I named Handsome because he was so beautiful. He lived to be 13 and I will never forget how much he taught me and how much he made me love animals even more than I already had.
What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?
Im a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. I spent the majority of my career as a broadcaster in television and radio. In addition, I have an acting background as well as I have attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and the Houston Academy of Dramatic Arts right here in Houston. I believe my experience and coursework in writing, broadcasting, and acting have been an assest in helping to find creative ways to be a voice to the voiceless at the Houston SPCA.
I love to spend time with my pets, friends and family. My favorite hobby is traveling because I get to learn something new with every place I visit, whether its another state or country! I also enjoy reading, working out, shopping, and relaxing and watching my favorite TV shows.
Do what you love and you will always be a star at what you do. Never pick a career just because you believe it will make your rich, because it may also make you very unhappy. Pick a career you have passion for! Take some time to think about what makes you happy, do you like science, math, writing, or do you like sports? I have been fortunate to have loved every job Ive had in my career because I have a passion for what I do. Working at the Houston SPCA is the best job I have ever had because I have the honor of being a voice to all animals and lending them a helping hand so they may have a happy ending.
Your favorite book to read over the summer?
I enjoy reading books that are true stories or that are positive, uplifting and have a message I can share with others and refer back to myself.
Beth Newman
Image Consultant / Life Coach
I'm a writer and author, so I would have to say that English helped me most in my current position.
Go to the beach!
Find something you're interested in, and research any careers that may fall into that category.
Too many to list!
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?I did not think of growing up and did not dream of jobs, since I had 4 older and 7 younger, and a military run household. I was told that I would go to a Catholic college, in Cincinnati, and that I would pay for it myself. That being said, I declared before I started that I would major in Communications. I did not know where it would take me, but it was natural for me.What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?All Business ethics courses, logic course, marketing and being on the womens swim team for 3 college years of teamwork.What do you do for fun?I socialize! I never get tired of meeting new people, and wish I had a LinkedIn network of all the people whom I ever met. I still swim 2xs a week, and play in my Garden of Eden, and travel, and VOLUTEER a lot!Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Take basic courses until you have to go down a path to graduate with one degree. Liberal Arts is the best, unless you know you are best at math or sciences. I have had many jobs, and they have all led me to this perfect career move today.What are your favorite books to read over the summer?Anything about Sustainability / Greening/ Buildings / Environment/ Future of our planet
I did not think of growing up and did not dream of jobs, since I had 4 older and 7 younger, and a military run household. I was told that I would go to a Catholic college, in Cincinnati, and that I would pay for it myself. That being said, I declared before I started that I would major in Communications. I did not know where it would take me, but it was natural for me.
All Business ethics courses, logic course, marketing and being on the womens swim team for 3 college years of teamwork.
I socialize! I never get tired of meeting new people, and wish I had a LinkedIn network of all the people whom I ever met. I still swim 2xs a week, and play in my Garden of Eden, and travel, and VOLUTEER a lot!
Take basic courses until you have to go down a path to graduate with one degree. Liberal Arts is the best, unless you know you are best at math or sciences. I have had many jobs, and they have all led me to this perfect career move today.
Anything about Sustainability / Greening/ Buildings / Environment/ Future of our planet
Mary Nurre
Business Development Manager for the Green Squad by Waste Management
Aurora Nelson
Officer Coordinator / Parent Leader / Mother
I coordinate and organize educational and community sustainable programs to meet the needs of schools in Chicago. I provide assistance to Charter Schools and school staff and office staff to improve the equality of life functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and academic functioning of children. The coordinator compares and/or re-enters data for verification or as requested. There are aspects and accountability of research, compilation, sorting, and verification of data to be entered. I participate in city-wide meetings in order to coordinate local efforts with other partners and endeavors related to the overall school and neighborhood project.
#1 Wonder Woman #2 Police Officer
Spelling
Read (self help books, travel books/mags, romance novels, mystery novels)
It is ok to change your mind even after being in college for 5 yrs
I do not have a favorite book because I love different types of books
No matter what people or family want you to be, your life is your life. Be happy about yourself and enjoy life as much as possible. Please yourself, take care of yourself and realize there is a big world out there and you can see it if you want. If you wait for others to have time, money or the guts to do what you want you will wait for a long time and life will pass you by. How do you want to be remembered?
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?A clinical child psychologistWhat was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?Without question, Major Works English in 11th and 12th grade at Bellaire HS, taught by the incredible Shirley Wiley. She taught me to think.What do you do for fun?Organic gardening at our place in Central Texas. Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Follow your passion. I have been passionate about the performing arts for many, many years. I put that to work every day here at Miller Outdoor Theatre.What are your favorite books to read over the summer?Gone with the Wind
A clinical child psychologist
Without question, Major Works English in 11th and 12th grade at Bellaire HS, taught by the incredible Shirley Wiley. She taught me to think.
Organic gardening at our place in Central Texas.
Follow your passion. I have been passionate about the performing arts for many, many years. I put that to work every day here at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Gone with the Wind
Cissy Segall Davis
Managing Director of
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Robin Cavanaugh
Marketing and Events Consultant
Ask for help when you need it, especially if you don't understand something.People always like to help others when asked. Always treat everyone the way you want to be treated. Be true to you, but do no burn a bridge.Every experience leads you to the next step in your journey.Don't discount any job you hold. Always do your best and learn from your mistakes.
Ask for help when you need it, especially if you don't understand something.
People always like to help others when asked.
Always treat everyone the way you want to be treated. Be true to you, but do no burn a bridge.
Every experience leads you to the next step in your journey.
Don't discount any job you hold.
Always do your best and learn from your mistakes.
An Anesthesiologist
English
Exercise, cooking, travel, and spend time with friends and family.
Research the career you are considering and interview people in those fields. It is important to truly understand as much as you can about a career before spending the time and money pursuing a degree that gets you to your goal. It is good to volunteer to work at careers you are considering to determine if your choice is right for you. I also recommend you honestly review your strengths and weaknesses to determine if you have the innate skills to go the distance. Ask for help, counseling, guidance and you will receive it.
My summer reads include classics like Pride and Prejudice.
Event & Wedding Planner
Therese Cole
What did you want to be when you grew up?I always thought I would be an accountant, I loved math. Now I use my math skills to order items, to keep inventory and to do cost analysis for events.What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?Home EconomicsWhat do you do for fun?Entertain friends and familyDo you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Be sure it is something that you really like to do and then strive to become the best in your field. Never stop learning and then sharing your knowledge.Your favorite book to read over the summer? Danielle Steele - any romance novel.
I always thought I would be an accountant, I loved math. Now I use my math skills to order items, to keep inventory and to do cost analysis for events.
Home Economics
Entertain friends and family
Be sure it is something that you really like to do and then strive to become the best in your field. Never stop learning and then sharing your knowledge.
Danielle Steele - any romance novel.
What did you want to be when you grew up?A fighter pilotWhat was the best course in school you took that helps you today?My English classes were probably the most beneficial because they taught me how to communicate by reading and writing effectively.What do you do for fun?I like to play with my daughter, Lauren, drink wine, read books, travel and go on long walks.Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?It is okay to not know what you want to do when you get older. Keep trying out new things and keep an open mind. You may have to eliminate a lot of things you dont like before you find what you do.Your favorite book to read over the summer?Right now I am reading The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver and I am loving it!
A fighter pilot
My English classes were probably the most beneficial because they taught me how to communicate by reading and writing effectively.
I like to play with my daughter, Lauren, drink wine, read books, travel and go on long walks.
It is okay to not know what you want to do when you get older. Keep trying out new things and keep an open mind. You may have to eliminate a lot of things you dont like before you find what you do.
Right now I am reading The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver and I am loving it!
Kelly Peterson Cliburn
Senior Associate Director of Development for Texas Children's Hospital
Kelly Peterson Cliburn and daughter Lauren
