Hey Future STEM individual, 

I would first like to begin by congratulating you all in advance on all that you will accomplish and become. My name is Sarah, and I am currently working, loving, growing, evolving, and succeeding in my STEM journey. A little bit about myself, I am a New York native, born and raised in Queens, dog lover, and part-time nerd. I, just like you all, went to elementary school, then junior high, then highschool, and finally made my way into College. As I'm typing this, I still can not believe how far I have made it. I am currently employed by Verizon. Not only do I love the company I work for, but I'm honored to be in an environment where my brain can be stimulated and my career choices are not limited. 

Prior to embarking on my STEM journey, I obtained two psychology degrees and earned my position as a behavior technician. I had the wonderful opportunity to nurture and teach the tender minds of children on the autism spectrum. Unfortunately, after two years in, the pandemic happened and shattered that window for both my learners and myself. It was at that moment I found out that my job was not recession proof, and was told I was not an essential worker. Although I've dedicated so much time to learning in that field, I realized that I needed to be in a more secure role. I then pursed software engineering, and from there my life has changed drastically. My life Today feels way more secure and the information I've learned in STEM has carried me into rooms I have never been in before. I am now a Central Office Tech at Verizon and I am so excited to see where I will be in years to come. Whether you want to work from home, or work while on vacation, having a career in STEM provides you with the flexibility to be a professional while also being present at home. Not to mention the pay is outstanding and will allow you to live comfortably. I strongly recommend you all start looking into different engineering careers and begin jotting down some of your own personal skills that you believe will be useful in the STEM field. 

Kind regards,

Sarah Edwards

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