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Susan's work combines: Education, Technology, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Social Sciences
Michigan State University
Graduate Degree
Marketing
North Central College
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in social sciences.
2.
After graduating from college, I went into information technology and telecommunications.
3.
I spent 15 years working in sales and operations for AT&T.
4.
While working for AT&T, the company paid for me to go back to grad school and earn my MBA in marketing.
5.
My company ultimately got acquired and I lost my job—at that point, I reevaluated my career and what I wanted to do.
6.
I went back to school, got my teaching credential, and then got a job as a high school career and technical education teacher.
7.
I spent 11 years as a teacher and then decided it was time for the next chapter.
8.
I transitioned into education technology, which is a great combination of both my business and education backgrounds.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I lost my job when the company I was working for was acquired. I was blindsided and devastated. However, it gave me the opportunity to reflect and decide where I wanted to go next and what I wanted to do.