1. Do you have children in school? Yes, one daughter who is a junior in high school.
2. Did you go to public school? If you have children did/do they? Yes and yes.
3. Are you currently in school or taking classes? I’m currently working on my MBA through TUI University. It’s a little harder than my Bachelor’s!
4. What level of education have you completed? I have a BS in Computer Science and am currently working towards my MBA.
5. Do you, or did you have loans out for your (or your children’s) education? Not yet. The military has helped me have a fully funded education. My luck may run out with my daughter, though!
6. What are your thoughts on the cost of tuition for colleges and universities? Very expensive, but I think it’s a good system. Even though it costs a lot, the availability of scholarships for those the show they can do it is a good thing. While I personally don’t like the costs, it’s better than the “we owe everybody the same thing” mindset. Right now, everyone does have equal opportunity.
7. Did school prepare you education wise for working in the real world? Educationally, yes. I learned the basic skills to survive in the world.
8. Did school prepare you emotionally for what lay ahead? Somewhat, but I think being raised in a home where I was taught to do what was right and have a strong work ethic did more to prepare me. It’s the parents, not the schools, that should prepare our children for the world.
9. If you were to run a high school, what changes would you make? More emphasis on the fundamentals – the three Rs and imparting knowledge. Mentorship of students in their potential careers would be good. I would eliminate the “all students are the same” mindset and make sure everyone has the same opportunity at education, but would teach based on each student’s individual potential and skills. I would eliminate the social indoctrinations being infused into the schools and partner with parents to help them raise their children in the way they see as right.
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