Joanna Simmons:
CLASS OF 1991
Westinghouse High SchoolClass of 1991
Chicago, IL
DePaul UniversityClass of 2002
Chicago, IL
Laura Ward Elementary SchoolClass of 1987
Chicago, IL
Julia C. Lathrop Elementary SchoolClass of 1982
Chicago, IL
Joanna's Story
Life
My life changed a lot after high school for the good and the bad. The worst part was losing my Dad in 1993. Then in 2001 I became ill with severe juevinille Rheaumatoid Arthritis. When I am outside or generally in public period I use an electric wheelchair. My nickname is Speedy because I pretty much push that thing full power. On the upside I bought a two flat building with one of my younger sister and we have owned it for 11 years this coming July. I also now have six nieces and and five nephews. Christmas is real expensive NOW!
College
Well college for me was full of ups and downs. Thank goodness mostly its been a lot of ups. Going to college helped me get my home and a lot of great jobs while still in college. It was one of the best investments in ...Expand for more
my self I ever made. I highly recommend anyone who can go to college to go, even if u have no idea what u want to do with your life.
Workplace
From March 2005 until June 2008 I worked for Kaplan University full-time as a Senior Admissions Advisor. Then a once in a lifetime opportunity happened. I was offered a full-time position at Harold Washington Social Security Administration Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois as a Claims Authorizer. This was something no one with any common sense would pass up. The people are nice and the building is totally wheelchair accessible and its less than a block from my old job, so I can still see people I worked with for over three years. By working with SSA I have the opportunity to go places I never thought possible.
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