Debbie Baisden:
CLASS OF 1974
McDowell High SchoolClass of 1974
Erie, PA
Wayne Elementary SchoolClass of 1968
Erie, PA
Cleveland Elementary SchoolClass of 1968
Erie, PA
Long Fellow SchoolClass of 1968
Erie, PA
Garfield SchoolClass of 1966
Erie, PA
Debbie's Story
Life
You probably don't remember me - I was quite a wall flower in high school (OK, some of us are late bloomers!)
I now live in East Texas and am the vice president for Finance & Administration at a university. We've been here less than a year, but it's a great job in a wonderful town. Before this job, I was in Austin, Tx and worked for the State Legislature there - as higher ed funding analyst. I'm married with an 11 year old son, a 2 year old daughter and three children from a previous (fresh out of high school) marriage. (I also have two grandsons, ages 8 and 1, and one on the way!)
For many years in my first marriage I was a Mom and worked outside the home from t...Expand for more
ime to time. When the youngest went to kindergarten, I decided it was time to go to college and make a better life - it took me eight years to complete a bachelor's and then an MBA. Best thing I ever did. Along the way the marriage ended (completely different life goals and values), but within a few years I remarried to a wonderful man (Gary) and we've built a terrific life together. I've now almost finished my doctorate and feel like I've found my home on this university campus.
I often find it hard to believe that who I am now was ever who I was then.
I love Texas - and it's been awfully good to me - but I miss home sometimes. I'd love to hear from anyone up there!
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