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Began employment for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)
As the Switchboard Secretary my technology still consisted of the TYPEWRITER (which was at the end of its era), a multi-line Mitel phone, and my new Dell computer. -
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Under-filled periodically during Head Secretary Extended Absences
Began learning different systems for processing payroll (called IPay), working with school budget lines, and purchasing goods. -
Became Curious About Data Processor's Duties
Developed a relationship with data processor and began asking questions about what she did on a daily basis. I was very interested in the technical aspect of her job and asked if she could teach me. She was more than excited as she had planned to retire soon. -
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Worked on Bachelor of Arts degree @ Alverno College
Decided that I couldn't continue to tell my daughter that she was headed to college without showing her that I was capable of doing the same first. I attended Alverno's Weekend College full-time and learned many amazing things. Although my major was Business & Management I fell in love with my minor which was Professional Communication and for a short time I thought about switching my major for my minor. I learned graphic design, web design, computer coding, etc. I had fun! -
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Promoted to Data Processor
Because I was trained and worked so closely by the person that I was replacing, I received a promotion without even officially interviewing. As the school data processor I was the "gate keeper" of student and staff data. I created Ad-Hoc reports, State-Aid reports, graduation rates data for district-level staff, board members, and the community. I also became the guru for solving technical problems with the teacher/student system (eSIS). I programmed 1,000 yearly and created teacher assignments. -
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Promoted to Head Secretary/Dual Role as Data Processor
Because I had been groomed over the years by the head secretary the principal thought that I was naturally a great fit for the position (and let's be honest he was saving a big chunk in his budget in health benefits for an additional person)! I had my own office for data processing duties and operated the daily functions within the office. I supervised four secretaries directly and the para professional staff, processed payroll for 100 staff members, and monitored a million dollar budget. -
Graduated from Alverno College
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Promoted to Office of Innovation
After years of dedication, I finally was promoted to work at Central Services . I have been working in an administrative capacity for the Chief of Innovation & Information. Many initiatives like Telepresence are started in my office.Students engage in courses daily with teachers and classmates located at other high schools through advanced video conferencing tools, courses like: AP Spanish Language, AP Calculus, AP World History, AP Macro/Microeconomics, and AP Gov't (mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us).
