Sheryl Odorizzi
Teacher
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock, TX USA
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Graduating from high school, I was more interested in what was going on with other people who were not yet in college, a.k.a. a boyfriend, that I flunked out. I was not dedicated enough or mature.
I was married young and began having children. I will never regret my children, but I wanted better for them.
I held many positions in various businesses. Without a college degree, I was limited.
I stayed home with my children while they were young and I have many wonderful memories of this, no regrets.
I graduated in August 2000 with my bachelor's degree, but staying home and being a single parent hurt me career-wise.
I had a position with Texas Tech that was a step towards getting my life together and providing for my children, then I had the car accident.
In June 2020, I returned to Texas Tech to pursue my master's degree, and realized I had found my niche. I wanted it all, including my doctorate.
I have began teaching at Lubbock High School to gain experience in the classroom. I want to teach in college eventually.
Education
High School
Coronado High School
Coronado High School
Bachelor
Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
Texas Tech University
Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
Texas Tech University
Career
Teacher
I teach students in grades 9-12 in Family and Consumer Sciences CTE programs.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Food
Upholding a Cause and Belief
Day to Day
I have four different classes that I teach at Lubbock High School. My day of work starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. I have students in grades 9-12, and each one is unique. My classes in order are Introduction to Culinary Arts, Principles of Human Services (3, 4, 7), Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness / Interpersonal Communication, Career Preparation 1. I will also have training station visits to my students in the Career Preparation 1 course.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Education or Major Interest
Education or Major Interest
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You're not smart enough to go to college. You're too old to return to college and graduate. You need to major in something that suits your gender."
Challenges I Overcame
Physical Issues
