Karissa Lloyd
My name is Karissa Lloyd, I am a working parent of 4 children. I attended public schools in Richland County and graduated 96th in my class from Lower Richland High School in 1993 a class of 406. After graduating high school I attended South Carolina State University but only for a short period when I had my children, who arethe joys of my life. I never could follow my dreams of finishing school because I was a single abused parent of 2 children. I hasve lived in a family (SISTERCARE), which changed my life and got me back on track. I finally had a chance to start my life over but only depressed and in a financial rut.
On February 12, 2005, I married my long time friend on my birthday. I was glad to start over with a new husband and new situations ahead of me. I was dealing with a past of domestic violence but needed to continue my goal of going to school. I have attended Baker College On line but was not able to finish because of health issues and needed surgery. At the end of the semester I was bed ridden could not take my exams and lost my financial aid.
My life has been a journey of joy, laughter, disaster and destruction. I believe with hope and opportunity I can accomplish anything. What makes thing so different now is because I finally get a second chance at life.
I love my children and they deserve better from me. I have come so far and my children have been their every step of the way. My career goal is to become a Human Resource Manager because I love to help people experience their goals. I have worked in human resources as a file clerk and a payroll administrator but I could not go any further because I was not qualified educational. I realized my dreams while working in this field.
I have obstacle in my past but not in my way. I will and I can do anything because of my passion and my hope of change. Education will help me go above and beyond what I can ever expect. I have dreamed of finishing school which will help me in my path of success. An online education will allow me to be a full-time parent and a full-time student at the same time. It is right for me because it allows me the benefit of continuing to work and take care of my family.