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VOLUME UVolume UINSIDE COVERPage 163VOLUME UINSIDE COVERPage 163Page 164Page 165When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?Ballet DancerWhat was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?PsychologyWhat do you do for fun?Read, create habitats for wildlife, and cook healthy foodsDo you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Do what you are passionate about and forget about moneyWhat are your favorite books to read over the summer?Anything by historian Howard ZinnMichele ArnoldStewardship 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.Danya McIntyre BogartFounder & partner of www.myrecruiting.bizSET GOALS: Be methodical by starting with a long term goal and then plot out the mini-milestones that will get you there along the way. By all means, don't forget to celebrate those "minis" along the way. Be confident in yourself, your goals and your beliefs.

Enjoy your journey! My aunt always ended every conversation with "LAUGH"!!

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?I don't recall wanting to be anything specific like a ballerina, for example. I do recall, however, wanting to be 'known' but not necessarily famous. I wanted to (and still do) be a name people recognize and respect and be able to command a presence. Basically, I wanted to be a leader and problem solver.

What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?

I cannot cite one class in particular, but the classes that have helped me in my career today were the ones that included public speaking and presentations. The classes that pushed you out of the comfort zone and made you try something new and think on your feet.

What do you do for fun?

I am lucky to be a mom of two darling girls: 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 years of age. I am enjoying watching them tackle life and all its experiences. Additionally, my husband and I are active in the cattle and horse business. I enjoy this aspect of my life by getting back to the outdoors and the animals. My husband and I also play polo. Polo is fun. It is a fast and exciting sport.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

Find something you enjoy. It is far easier to excel when you like what you do. You will find yourself being more creative and impactful to your profession. Learn your craft well, and promote yourself with confidence. Learn the art of dealing with people in any career. Being able to work with people and their different personalities is often one of our most difficult challenges. You will build a career off of relationships.

What are your favorite books to read over the summer?

I am a mystery novel junkie. I just purchased the book "Nikki Heat". It is a novel based on the current TV series 'Castle'. I find the marketing twist of combining the theme of the TV show into a book which is an additional revenue/marketing source ingenious.Nicole Ramsey BraleyManager, Global Organization Development and LearningWhen you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?Broadway ActressWhat was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?Public SpeakingWhat do you do for fun?Running and gourmet cookingDo you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Find something that interests you, and then look for a job that incorporates that interest. I loved acting and being on stage. Now, in my current role, I get to speak a lot in front of audiences, and sometimes I get to teach courses.What are your favorite books to read over the summer?I just finished reading The Black Swan. I like to read by the pool!Barbara BushThe Barbara Bush Foundation for Family LiteracyI have a Foundation that is dedicated to supporting the development of literacy programs across the United States in settings where parents and children read and learn together. I host our annual fundraiser A Celebration of Reading and make public speeches, as much as life as an 85 year-old allows!What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was younger, I wanted to be nurse. In those days, all young girls wanted to either be a teacher or a nurse.

What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?

I always enjoyed English, and still find it one of the most beneficial classes. If you cannot read or write, it makes it very difficult to do many daily functions.

What do you do for fun?

I love reading, walking my dogs, Bibi and Mini, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

Find something that truly makes you happy!

Your favorite book to read over the summer?

Other than our daughter-in-law's book, Spoken from the Heart, I am currently reading The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks.

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I really did not know what I wanted to be when I grew up and am still figuring it out. At one point I wanted to be a country singer, ice skater, judge, artist, and/or a writer.

What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?

Statistics, art, and computer class.

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy doing arts and crafts.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

I would say for girls to follow their dreams.

What are your favorite books to read over the summer?

"100 Years of Solitude" - Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Lauren BushCEO & Co-Founder of FEED ProjectsWhat 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

What do you do for fun?

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.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

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 AbmasCustomer Services and Marketing - SWEPCOTerri BeckCollections SpecialistWhat did you want to be when you grew up?

Accountant

What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?

Accounting Classes

What do you do for fun?

Run

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

Find out your strengths and what you enjoy and then your career will be an exciting and fun experience

Your favorite book to read over the summer?

John Grisham Novels

Holly BrookinsCommunity Relations RepresentativeWhat did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was younger, I wanted to be an oceanographer. I loved everything about the ocean.

What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?

I would have to say the best course that helped me in my current position was English in K-12 and Speech Communications in college.

What do you do for fun?

I rarely get to do what I like to do for fun, but when I get an opportunity, I like to paint. I like abstract art.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

I always recommend a career that you love, but always keep in mind you may need something to fall back on in case the love does not pay your expenses.

Your favorite book to read over the summer?

One of my favorite books, any time of the year is James and the Giant Peach, written by Roald Dahl.

What did you want to be when you grew up?I wanted to be a Teacher.

What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?

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.

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy spending quality time with Family and Friends.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

Remember to follow your dreams and know that you can be anything you want to be, just believe in yourself.

Your favorite book to read over the summer?

The Daughters by Joanna Philbin (great for a teenager)Tabatha Simpson AtkinsEmployment SpecialistI assist the Mental & Intellectually Challenged with job placement and supportive employment.What did you want to be when you grew up?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.

What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?

Recess because this was the time that I became friends with people who are still my friends today.

What do you do for fun?

I love to read, take long walks, watch movies, be with friends, laugh till I cry.

Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?

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.

Your favorite book to read over the summer?

Breakfast at Tiffany'sSheila AaronChildren's Book AuthorPage 164Page 165 HOMEABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTVWXYZINDEXCOMMENTSCONTACT US