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Stacy's work combines: Engineering, Technology, and Building Things
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate Degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Electrical Engineers:
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graduate Degree: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Started my career as a Technical Support Representative at 18.
2.
Completed my A+ certification for a PC service technician.
3.
Moved into Information Technology performing Desktop Support
4.
I got married and had children and become a full-time Mom for 10 years
5.
I decided to complete college in my 30s. I was older than most of the students and a female in a male dominated field. I learned not fitting in isn't always a bad thing, I could still succeed.
6.
I ended up going through a divorce and finished putting myself through college as a single parent.
7.
It may have taken me longer but I graduated cum laude and starting my career as an engineer.
8.
After working a year I started attending night classes to work on my Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
You should quit going to school and just get a job to take care of your children.
How I responded:
The time and money invested in finishing college is far more valuable than just a job alone. Being able to not just tell but show my children finishing an education is worth the sacrifice made it even more priceless.