In 1986, I graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College with an associates in Applied Science degree. Shorty after graduation the Executive Director of my job asked me to transfer to another facility; I believe that he felt I needed a chance to prove myself by taking over the leadership role in that facility. I soon learned that the situation called for me to be creative and tolerant of other staff's counter-productive behavior. I felt that I could confront the situation either straight forward or diplomatically, I chose the latter and got positive results. I stepped into the leadership role temporarily until a permanent replacement was located. Because I did not have my bachelor's degree, I wasn't offered the position. In the fall of1989, I enter Virginia Commonwealth University as a full-time student but I had to return to work due to financial problems after a year of studies. I attempted to stay in school part-time until my grades fell below a 2.0 GPA. I later enrolled in the Organizational Management Program at Saint Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia. While still employed at Rubicon full time, I graduated in May of 1998 with a Bachelor's Degree. I am creating a legacy for my 5 sons, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren...our goal is the TOP!
