CEANCI CTE Graduate Profile Book

Barbara Olson

CAREER PATH

Associates Degree in Applied Science; Early Childhood/Child Development CPR & First Aid Certified Manager's Certificate in Food Service Illinois Director's Credential

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Hononegah High School Rockton, Illinois – Winnebago County

DCFS Required Classes (SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Mandated Reporter, & Health and Safety Courses), Dedication, Patience, Flexibility, and Management Skills

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Child Development, Home Economics

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Executive Director/Owner

Believe in yourself. Reach for the STARS. Work hard, dreams do come true!

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

World of Dreams Daycare & Preschool South Beloit, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Human and Public Services (including Family & Consumer Sciences)

I took a Child Development class in high school which helped me with my first job at a daycare center. I started as an afternoon school age teacher, then to the kitchen coordinator, and continued to move up the ladder. After earning my college degree, my dream began on building my own center.