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I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where I lived until I was about 34 years old. I have always been interested in computers. In the early 1980's, I took an independent study class at my high school for computer programming. That was the only way to do it back then! After high school graduation, I attend college at the University of Georgia and then Clayton State University where I completed my BBA in Accounting. My goal was to become a CPA. After working for a CPA for a year, I decided to join my husband, Barry, full time, in our trucking business, Madd Maxx Express. Yes, that really was the name of our company! My husband and I have been self employeed every since. We grew our business to about 35 trucks and 50 employees. In the early 2000's, we decided to move to Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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| My son, Taylor, was born while I completed my BBA in Accounting. He graduated in December 2016 from the University of Georgia with a degree in Computer Science. In January 2017, he graduated from Full Sail University with a Masters in Game Design. He current lives and works in Virginia. |  |
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My daughter, Mackenzie, graduated High School in 2018 where she participated in the MOWR program. She spent her senior year as a college student on the campus of Kennesaw State University. After 5 years as a member of Company 23 in Roswell, GA, she is currently studying to be a professional dancer at AMDA in Los Angeles. | |
In 2005, I decided to return to school. I studied at North Georgia Technical College to learn Web Design. I loved doing Web Design. But, as time went on and technology advanced, I could not compete with the online website making programs. I was a full time substitute teacher for 11 years while my children were in school. I also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and trainer, a Boy Scout leader and trainer, and as a teacher with my church in ASAP and VBS. I really enjoy teaching! While a trainer in Girl Scouts, I discovered instructional design. I attended a conference at the University of Georgia and I realized it combines two of my favorite things; teaching and computers. I graduated from the University of Georgia in August of 2019 with a Master's of Education in Instructional Design & Development. Through my studies at UGA, I feel that I have become very prepared for a career in instructional design. The professors I worked with were knowledgable in their respected fields and help me to understand the importance of analysis and evaluation. Please visit my portfolio to see examples of projects I have completed since graduation. |
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