Kimberly Black
I have always wanted to go back to school, but wasn't sure what I wanted to be when I "grew up." It was this past spring when my oldest daughter's best friend graduated from college that I realized that I wanted it to be me. I wanted to be one of the mom's up there accomplishing a dream of becoming a college graduate.
I had some goals earlier on in my life. My husband and I were going to be Bed & Breakfast owners about 7 years ago, on the verge of purchasing a B&B in South Dakota. Unfortunatly, my husband was disgnosed with cancer and passed away 5½ years ago.
I felt like all my hopes and dreams died with him. Then seeing all those older women get their degrees, I felt it was time to move on in my life. I also want to show my children that no matter what life gives you, you can succeed. Hopefully, this will change my oldest daughter's mind about going back to school.
I am currently working in a position as a Level 1 practice manager, which I am very fortunate to have without a medical background. I have been in my current employment since December 2007, but started out working temporary on Fridays. I was told that I would never get anywhere in the medical industry without some sort of medical background.
I have held many other positions in my work history, but I have always wanted to help people and I feel that I have found myself at home here helping patients and the doctor. I feel that this is what I was meant to do, this is my calling, my dream. I want to show my girls that dreams can come true.