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My Education
After I graduated from high school in 2000, I took an
all-day computer class at
the Tennessee
Technology Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee and earned 3
CompTIA certificates
called: A+ (About computer hardware and Microsoft Windows),
I-Net+ (About the internet and the web), and Network+
(About how to network computers and how the internet
works). I also earned a Microcomputer Specialist Diploma in March,
2002 and a Network Specialist Diploma in June, 2003.
From the fall of 2003 thru spring of 2005, I took the following college
computer programming courses online:
 | Programming in Visual Basic (Grade: A) |
| Programming in C++ (Grade: B) |
| Computer Graphics (Grade: B) |
| Java Programming I (Grade: A) |
| Web Page Design and Development (Grade: A) |
| Data Structures (Grade: D) |
| Java II (Grade: C) |
| Advanced Web Page/Site Design (Grade: A) |
| Web Page Applications (Grade: B) |
| E-Commerce (Grade: A) |
| Database Programming (Grade: A) |
| Intro to Linux (Grade: A) |
Data Structures was advanced programming in C++ and was very hard. Java II is java data structures in the java programming
language; during the course, my grades were looking towards a
D, but I pulled off a C at the end.
At this time, I decided to go for an
Associate's Degree in Information
Technology through the Regents
Online Degree Program, so for the fall of 2005 and spring and summer of 2006, I took:
| English Composition I (Grade: B) - I wrote (actually typed) 5
essays! My first one was about a few of my struggles as a child.
Click here
to read it. |
| General Psychology (Grade: C) - This was an
interesting class. I was 1 point away from a B. |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Grade: B) - I had to give 3
speeches! First speech was on autism, second speech was on my dairy and
gluten free diet, and the last speech was on Microsoft Windows XP and
Microsoft Word. |
| Music Appreciation (Grade: A) |
| Biology (Grade: D) - This was a very hard course. |
| Introduction to Microcomputers (Grade: A) - Thought I'll get credit
for this course from the Tennessee Technology Center, but I did get credit
transfer for one course - Networking/PC Communications, but it was a struggle.
It took a lot of e-mails between college officials and myself, but I got it
done. |
| Online Orientation (Grade: A) - I should have took this course
first! haha... but I wasn't going for a degree when I started and it was
required for my degree, but it would have been waved, but I needed the credit
hours. It was an easy and interesting course about preparing for online courses
and making a resume. My new resume was made at the end of that course
with a mission statement added. |
I "walked the line" on May 11, 2006 at
Motlow State Community College,
even though I wasn't finished yet. They have one graduation ceremony a
year. After I passed the courses during the summer semester, I earned my
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information
Technology (August 11, 2006).
Over the summer I decided to go on and pursue a
Bachelor's
Degree in Information Technology through
MTSU.
From the fall of 2006 to present, I took:
| English Composition II (Grade: A) |
| Management Information Systems (Grade: A) |
| Introduction to Literature I: Fiction (Grade: B) |
| Introduction to Sociology (Grade: C) - I was 2 points away from a B.
I actually got an A on a 9-10 page research paper, but had some bad test
grades. The topic for my research paper was about capital punishment,
click here to read it. |
| Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (Grade: A) |
| Tennessee History (Grade: A) |
| Computers, Writing, and Literature (Grade: A) |
| Intro to System Analysis and Design (Grade: B) |
| U.S. History I (Grade: C) |
| Organizational Communication (Grade: A) |
| Introduction to Philosophy (Grade: B) |
| Database Management System (Grade: A) |
| Professional Communication (Grade: A) |
| Math for General Studies (Grade: C) - This course was my first on
campus course. I was 3 points away from a B. |
| Latin America: Countries & People (Grade: D) - Very hard course. |
| Social Statistics (Grade: C) |
| Organizational Theory & Behavior (Grade: B) |
| Managing Software Development (Grade: A) |
| Topics in Physical Science (Grade: D) - Didn't do so good on
exams |
| Knowledge Management Systems (Grade: B) |
| Seminar in Data Communications (Grade: A) |
| Culminating Project (Grade: A) - This was my senior project,
which I developed a website for on
"Understanding Databases and
their Purpose" and gave an oral presentation on my experiences with
the project. |
Click here to read my other college papers.
I graduated on December 13, 2008 and "walked the line" at MTSU!!! I
can't believe I've finished a BS Degree!
Some of my favorite country music artists are:
My favorite TV shows including comedies, lawyer, and some
drama shows are:
30-minute Comedies
|
Everybody Loves
Raymond (1996-2005) |
|
Friends
(1994-2004) |
| 2 and a
Half Men |
|
George
Lopez |
|
According to Jim |
|
Reba (on
WB network) |
Other 30-minute Comedies
|
The Andy
Griffith Show (1960-1968) |
|
I Love Lucy
(1951-1957) |
|
The Dick Van
Dyke Show (1961-1966) |
|
All in the
Family (1971-1979) |
| The
Jeffersons (1975-1985) |
|
Three's Company
(1977-1984) |
| The
Honeymooners (1955-1956) |
|
Mama's Family
(1983-1990) |
|
8 Simple Rules
(2002-2005) |
1-hour Drama
Other 1-hour Drama
|
Matlock
(1986-1995) |
|
Diagnosis Murder (1992-2001) |
|
The District
(2000-2004) |
|
The Practice
(1997-2004) |
|
Chips (1977-1983) |
|
Judging Amy
(1999-2005) |
|
Doc (on
Paxtv network)(2001-2004) |
|
Sue Thomas
F.B.Eye (on
Paxtv network) |
Other Shows
Fan websites:
| The
Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club |
|
Three's Company |
|
Everybody Loves
Raymond |
I'm a big Andy Griffith
fan! I have an Andy Griffith website at
andygriffith.atspace.com
Favorite board game:
| Monopoly |
Favorite card games:
| Blackjack |
| FreeCell (on computer) |
| Spider Solitaire (on computer in
Windows XP and Vista) |
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