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My Birth
I was born in Augsburg, West Germany, where we lived for six months until the divorce of my parents and our return to Texas. Though I only have a small bit of German heritage, I have always taken pride in my odd birthplace. This has created an affinity for German culture. -
Marriage of Mother & Step-Father
My mom and step-dad getting married was a big event in my life. I had an absentee birth father who disappeared shortly after this, leaving me with a lot of questions. My step-dad and I did not always get a long, but his introduction into my life was incredibly important as he taught me basic ideas of right from wrong, charity, how to be a good person and discipline. (Unknown, 1985) -
First Play, First Acting Role
This was my first introduction to theater, which seemed to be in my blood. My birth father and mother met in Central Texas, both involved in a community theater production. This would be my first taste of what would eventually become a dominant force in my life. -
Adoption - Legally a Boyer
In May of 1995, my sted-dad adopted my sister and me. This was a huge moment because we officially became Boyer's in more than just name. This formed a big idea about the lengths you went through for the people you loved. We weren't always the most affectionate family, but the family always did right by each other.
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State One Act Play Meet
My first One Act Play made the State Meet at the beginning of May in 1998. This was an amazing experience that taught me that hard work paid off and set an idea of how everyone should sacrifice for the show. I moved from an Alternate, to a cast member and ultimately to Sound Tech. Placing 3rd in the contest, it created a high bar for all One Act Play competition. -
Career Choice
My experiences at this camp would forever forge me to the world of theater and push my decision to become a theater teacher. It solidified my love of the art and wanting to stay involved, as well as my great appreciation for the high skilled teachers I had studied under. My love for educational theater was born. -
Europe Trip
My senior year I was lucky to get to visit Italy and France. This was my first experience with any culture other than America or Texas. It opened my eyes to the large world around me, and to the beauty of different cultures. -
Started attending Southwestern University
Attending Southwestern University was an totally formative experience. I consider it to be my educational awakening to the world around me. This principals for education and work ethic instilled by the school would forever change me as a person. (Unknown, 2018) -
Medical Withdraw
In May 2006, after battling with depression and anxiety for a few months, I took a medical withdraw from Southwestern. I was not sure if I would return to school or what the future would hold. This was my first experience with the struggle with mental health issues. This would change the way I would approach or talk about any issue in the future. (Burazin, 2019) -
Apartment Fire
This was a traumatic experience that ended with me being homeless. After a fire started in the building, my apartment burnt down. After leaving Southwestern, this seemed like a nail in the coffin. But the experience taught me to rise up against adversity, while knowing to ask for help. (Austin Fire Department, 2018) -
Return to Southwestern
After working in retail for a year, I returned to Southwestern to finish my degree. After spending a rough year away, I was focused on my goals and ready to move beyond college. (Unknown, 2018) -
Graduation/First Job
In May of 2008, I graduated from Southwestern University and had my first job interview as a Theater Teacher. I was lucky to find a job so quickly after graduation and I was loyal to the school for the start they gave me despite not having a teaching certificate yet. Working in Lexington, a Title 1 school, I was doing something I loved and making an impact on students. (Unknown, 2019) -
References
Unknown. (1985). Dean & Candy Boyer. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1735892009758631&set=t.1453981406&type=3&theater Hill, L. (2013). The Gaines County Courthouse in Seminole, Texas. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaines_County,_Texas#/media/File:The_Gaines_County_Courthouse_in_Seminole,_Texas_LCCN2014631702.tif -
References
Unknown. (2018). Southwestern University Addresses the Economics of Graduating with Humanities Degrees. Retrieved from https://ctcl.org/southwestern-university-addresses-the-economics-of-graduating-with-humanities-degrees/ Burazin. (2019). Prescription medicine in bottle. Retrieved from https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/prescription-medicine-in-bottle-royalty-free-image/200365398-001 -
References
Austin Fire Department. (2018). 21 displaced in NW Austin apartment fire. Retrieved from https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/firefighters-respond-to-nw-austin-apartment-fire Unknown. (2019). Graduation cap. Retrieved from https://www.gbtps.org/graduation-cap/
