1. My time at the University of Cincinnati

2. What?? So What??

3.  Starting UC and Maintaining A High GPA with two small kids and an Active Duty Marine husband  Not giving up on myself even after not making it into PTA school  Seeing The Exploratory Advisor, Soul Searching, and Changing My Major After Spending The Summer Volunteering Three Significant Experiences

4.  I waited until my kids were old enough to be in school for me to start college.  My husband travels a lot so it makes it hard to attend class when he is away because we don’t have family to help with the kids  After my first term, I was so proud of myself because I felt I was able to juggle everything and still come out on top  I am older than some of my teachers and most of the students I am in class with Starting UC and Maintaining A High GPA with two small kids and an Active Duty Marine husband

5. {{ My Husband & I: Marine Corps Ball My Pride & Joy Fortune cookie with great advice

6.  Having a Quadriplegic Father being a PTA was a dream  Spent more hours at school studying than at home  Had the grades, put in the hard work…. Why wouldn’t I get in?  I did not have a back-up plan  Had to finish some of the classes with people who got in knowing that I didn’t Not giving up on myself even after not being accepted into PTA program Not giving up on myself even after not being accepted into PTA program

7.  The exploratory advisor looked at my classes & compared them to my strengths  Took the summer off to decide what I would do with my life now  Volunteered with my Son’s football team  Decided to Major in Health Education: Public & Community Health  Started enjoying my classes and myself  Volunteering: Football/Cheerleading, Toys for Tots, All Aboard Preschool & KDG. Seeing The Exploratory Advisor, Soul Searching, and Changing My Major After Spending The Summer Volunteering

8. {{ My children were exhausted after a few hours The trailer was filling up nicely! 2012 Toys for Tots Toy Drive

9. {{ After collecting, We were invited to watch the Bengals Vs. Cowboys Football Game My son & husband accepting cash donations Rooting for the Cowboys

10. Many of my volunteer hours go to Trojan football & cheerleading

11. {{ My children after my daughter’s squad won 1 st place! Finished out 2011 season with a nice trophy! Results of all the hard work!

12. Mom’s Vs Boys Football Game

13. {{ Football team ready for the parade My daughter & husband at Kick, Punt, & Pass “Pie your favorite coach” Special events for football & cheerleading

14. Now What??

15.  Talking to people is second nature to me, it’s very easy and I enjoy it so much  I want to work with an organization that gives to the community in times of need  Providing a positive outlook and being there when people need help Using my gifts & talents to give back

16.  This time at UC has taught me to have a back-up plan!  I have learned that just because you are comfortable in a role that may not be your destiny.  I have always known that I would work with people; I just was not on the right path for me.  As I continue to move forward, I am going to enjoy the learning experiences I receive in class and bring that knowledge into my career. Lessons I have learned

17.  I can do anything that I put my mind to.  God is leading this journey and there will be many obstacles ahead. I may think that my life is falling apart and that I have nowhere to go but God will lead me down the path he feels I should be on.  Even as I look back at the struggles of PTA school I don’t regret them. I think they helped me persevere and be the best that I could be!  I need to take more pictures of myself while I am participating in events! Advice I would give to myself