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Irene's work combines: Business, Education, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Lubbock High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Lubbock Christian University
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Wayland Baptist University
Doctorate
Ph.D.
Northcentral University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Business Teachers, Postsecondary:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
Doctorate: Ph.D.
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Left a monotonous full time job for a lower paying job in higher education.
2.
Took courses as an employee.
3.
Worked in higher education as a staff member.
4.
Continued my education with an MBA and Ph.D.
5.
Started a family.
6.
Began teaching online.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Why do you want to earn a Ph.D.? Why don't you become an elementary teacher?
How I responded:
Just do what you want to do, not what others say to do. Take the high road and be kind to others.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Others around me were not going to college but just working odd jobs. I worked and went to school until I felt like I was where I wanted to be.