Hello all,
My name is Jennifer Howard-Thompson and I'm a mother of one son
age 22, a wife, a full time employee and a full time student. I love everything
PINK and I love, love, love to read historical romance novels but of course
once classes start that becomes non-existing for me. I’m originally from Los
Angeles, CA and relocated to Dallas, TX in 2006 to be near my dad. I’ve done
this for many other classes and things in my life are ever changing, I
currently work for a large financial institution as a Teller Manager, however
that is about to change and I will be venturing into the world of teacher this
school year. I’m looking forward to the change, something new for me to see if
I have the skill and patience to endure. I must admit that I get a little
excited about the thrill of a change, lol.
While working at the bank has been a JOB pays the bills it is not
however my passion, thus the reason for returning to school to pursue a career
that I’ll love. I have always wanted to be in the healthcare industry and although
the job titles have changed over the years, the goal and desire to be a part of
the industry and care for people has not. However, once I became a mother the
real life kicked in and priorities changed. After many years of not being able
to return to school for one reason or the other I decided to step out on faith
and pursue my Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Studies and I believe that
with God all things are possible.
I’ve never been a “blogger”
so as this semester progresses, I’m very curious to see how this blog will
evolve, lol. I look forward to learning a lot about how to improve my personal
health as well as the health of other in this class. Good luck to you all and I look forward to studying and
blogging with you all!!
Hello Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI work for a financial institution as well. I can understand how eager you are to get done with school and have a career. I cannot wait for the day I will go to work and enjoy it. Apart from having a career we will have more time to spend with family. Juggling work, school and family responsibility can be stressful. I am glad I am almost done. Thanks for sharing your information. I am wishing you all the best.
Yaweta
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet that you moved here to be with your dad. You seem like you have a lot of things you are balancing. I have faith that you'll finish school and make your son proud. I also work full time and am taking 5 classes so I understand the balance. I wish you the best this semester!
Sincerely,
Jheri
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! The change of career sounds interesting. I can't wait to hear more details about who and what you are going to teach. I have taught adults in my line of work and I enjoy working with adult learners. I hope you will fill us in on your progress.
Good luck!
Dena
Hello Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you are following your dreams and starting a new adventure I really wish you the best of luck. I am also going to pursue a job in teaching and you have the patience thing correct, since you have a son already I am sure that you will be just fine. Good luck to you this semester I look forward to hearing from you on your blog!
Hi, Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that you and I have some things in common - I have a son that is 22, I work full time, and am also caring for aging parents. The last year has been a tough one, and I struggled with classes, but things have a way of working out and I know this semester will be great! It's wonderful to have such a supportive class as this one appears to be. Best of luck in all of your endeavors this semester!