Expert: Patricia Ireland-Williams - 8/1/2004

Question
Hi!

Ever since I was a teen I knew I wanted to be a public servant.  I went into health occupations right after high school and decided I wanted to be a medic.  I was an honor student and it was not hard for me to find a job.  I worked for 18 months until I saw death first hand.  Found out the hard way I did not have the stomache for it.  After MANY years of therapy my passion for public service still burns!  I want to be a teacher, but do not have the luxuries I had coming out of high school (like living at home).  Is there an on-line accrediated school for working professionals you can reccomend to me?

Thanks in advance for the time!

Gustavo

PS....I live in Chicago, Il

Answer
Gustavo.........GOOD FOR YOU choosing to follow your dream at this point.  I live in Phoenix, Arizona and only know about opportunities here.  Most of our Community Colleges and Universities have on-line classes.  One that I know of that caters to adults who are seeking to change their careers(while still working) is University of Phoenix.  They hire expert staff and should be able to help you.  Don't forget to check out opportunities in the Chicago area......I'll bet that many of them have on-line classes.  The advantage of dealing with an at-home setting would be that you can meet with them occasionally and meet other people pursuing the same dream.

Best of luck in your pursuit.  Do whatever it takes.  The classroom is very rewarding intrinsically......if this is what your dream is........GO FOR IT!

Patricia