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Michele Wiersma Brady

After graduation I attended the University of Dubuque very briefly due to a mix up in paperwork. I was married in November 1987 to my boyfriend in high school, Gregory Errthum, we did divorce in Feb. 1996, but remain very good friends. We had two awesome children, Wesley (1988 born in Dubuque) and Amber (1991 born in North Carolina). I worked for Carlisle Communications as a Graphic Artist shortly after graduation until we moved to North Carolina in March 1989. I have worked in office positions most of my career, from Accountant to District Manager of Circulation at a local newspaper to Administrative Assistant for a big trucking firm. I was remarried in May 1997 to Robert Brady and we had two lovely daughter's before his sudden passing in November 1999 from a hunting accident.
I have remained single to focus on my children and pursue my dream of teaching. I served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 2 years, served on the JROTC Parent Board as Secretary for 2 years, and I continually work as a Child Advocate helping any child in crisis or needs a supportive friend. Currently I am a Licensed Mathematics Teacher for Middle Grades (Junior High). I accomplished my goal of getting my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 3 years! Graduated April 13, 2012. Prior to pursuing my degree, I have been a Certified Teacher's Assistant and Substitute Teacher since March 2003, enjoyed work at the Middle School and High School level in my district.
My children are all doing very well; my son Wes graduated Class of 2006 and served in the U.S. Navy as an AT2 keeping the electronics/radar working at their highest potential on F/A-18 Super Hornets or "48 million dollar supersonic weapons of mass destruction" (my son's description hehehe). Amber, my oldest daughter, graduated from high school Class of 2009. She was very involved in her school through Student Council, JROTC Army, Big Brother/Big Sister, and Creative Writing Club. She has/is attending Western Carolina University and Catawba Valley Comm. College majoring in Graphic Design!! My middle daughter, Makenzie, has found her passion in music. She was one of the best trumpet players in her middle school band and also played in the school Jazz Band. In high school she is exploring several passions: music, cooking, and theater. The youngest of my gang, Shana, didn't miss any beats either with being a soccer player (4 seasons), active in Girl Scouts (8 yrs.), and even received the Academic Achievement Silver Award from the President of the United States in 2009! In Middle School she has played the flute in the school band - in her 3rd year now. The newest addition to my family arrived on January 6, 2009, Madison, my first grandchild. She is the daughter of proud daddy, Wesley.
Updates:
2014: Amber graduated in May with her Graphic Design degree! My 3rd in line Makenzie graduated from high school in June! I unfortunately left my teaching career due to irresponsible implementations by school boards statewide that didn't benefit students, tied educators hands in their own classrooms, and a rise in "holier than thou" administrators that squashed out any remaining compassion for the education of our children! The next day after resigning (March) I started up my own education support business - Accomplish Learning Enhancement Services. It took off pretty fast and had all ages from elementary through college students. I was enjoying education again! When summer hit the clients dried out...in August I began a new venture as a Recruiter for the Transportation/Logistics field to supplement my income while growing my business venture.
2015: Got bored with the recruiting and my business never took back off once school started back (sporadic clients) so by Sept. I became a Manager for Walmart and a new journey in retail...loved it because I am a people person and most of my employees were college aged so I was able to support their endeavors and dreams!
2016: My 2nd grandbaby was born on Labor Day! He brought much needed joy in my life, his name is Keithon and Makenzie's son.
2017: Shana graduates from high school in June :) All my children are graduated now, phew! By August I was moving her into her dorm at UNC-Greensboro to start her Biology degree. She won a scholarship from Walmart which made this mom so happy!!
2018: Uneventful, everyone busy with their lives....took every opportunity to spend time with my grandson!
2019: Turned 50!! Wow! It snuck up on me LOL Had a wonderful party hosted by my children and took the week off to experience things I lived vicariously through others in my whole life - nothing big but much relaxation :) By Sept. I had a falling out with Walmart and moved on. My next move definitely was not what I expected but work was scarce and anything was better than loosing everything I fought to save after the passing of my husband! I began working in a factory environment...different but still was stimulating to my mathy side LOL
2020: Ummm can we have a redo! Literally this year was like an episode of the Twilight Zone...think I will leave this one alone. On a positive note my 3rd child, Makenzie, began her schooling in Cosmetology in July! She is definitely my girly girl :) it has benefits :) Then the most miraculous part of this year was my 3rd grandbaby & 2nd grandson, Braylin, he was born Dec. 7th - he saved the year! Too my oldest, Wesley, their 2nd child.
2021: Had another yearning to mix things up so left the factory in Feb. and have remained unemployed thus far. My youngest, Shana, graduated college in May with her Bachelors in Biology! Tall order but she overcame! I have to say I am extremely proud of each of my children and their paths, their 'never give up' attitudes has warmed my heart over and over!!

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