INTRODUCTION

An introduction about me ~ I am a 46 year old lady, living in a smal town in middle Georgia, persuing my dreams and loving every minute of life! I was born and rasied here and am one of those who never "left my roots." I have worked in state government for 23 years and in the private sector for 5 years all in human resources and business administration. I am currently the Director of Human resources for Sandersville Technical College. I absolutely love my job and the great group of people I work with. I am the mother of a wonderful 21 year of daughter who is a senior at the Univeristy of Georgia. She is just as ambitious as her mother as she will be graduating from UGA in December after attending for only three and a half years.

When my daughter turned 16 and didn't "need me any longer", I found myself with a burning desire to obtain my college education. Five years later thru divorce, a bout with breast cancer and the responsibility of a being a single mom, I will obtain my degree in May of this year. All of the ups and downs have all been strong influences which have prodded me to success. While I do love the big city life, I have found a great appreciation for small town living and the simple things in life that are only found here!