Westward Ho--and Back!
Michelle Blake (Richmond High School, 2008) graduated from Eastern Maine Community Collegewith an associate degree in early childhood education. She transferred to the University of Maine, earned a bachelor's degree in child development and family relations in 2012, then went to Utah. In 2015, in her second year as director of a private school for infants through two-year-olds, she earned a master's degree online from Southern New Hampshire University in special education and curriculum design and instruction. Currently, she's between jobs, engaged to be married, and waiting to be transferred with her fiancé, though as yet, they don't know where. They are hoping to return east. Still, it could be Germany. He works for Here, a mapping enterprise co-owned by the German automotive companies, Audi, BMW, and Daimler. Looking back, Blake says, "Participating in ECforME helped me a great deal in college! I was new to the college scene and felt overwhelmed. The meetings with my Regional Director were extremely helpful, easing my anxiety. Ask for help if you need it!" she says. "You're not the only one who has asked the questions. Use the resources you are given!"
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