Dr. Ben Carson

Ben Carson

·      Born in the slums of Detroit, in deep poverty

·       His mother and father divorced

·       His mother came from a family of 24 Children

·       His mother couldn’t read

·       His mother raised Ben and his brother, Curtis

·       Ben was the worst student in his grade school class

·       Ben becomes top student in his school

·       Ben becomes a world renowned doctor

Student Success Statement

A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

“I hate poverty. Poverty is more of a

choice than anything else, and I can change

that (poverty). It depends upon how

 hard I want to work, and I decided

that I would change it.”

Dr. Ben Carson

Reflection: I agree with Dr. Ben Carson. If you really want to accomplish something then you WILL accomplish it. It really dose depend on how hard you want to work because if your lazy but yet you want to change the fact of being poor, you aren’t going to be able to accomplish it. You need to work hard in order to get what you want. It may not be easy but at the end of the day you’ll realize that all that hard work was worth it.   

Thomas S. Monson

Student Success Statement

“You can’t be right by doing wrong.

You can be wrong by doing right.”

Thomas S. Monson

Reflection: I think it really depends on the people. People may think they’re doing right but they’re actually doing wrong. It all depends on their situation. People may have to do things that are wrong but for them it’s right. You can also harm people when you do right. You can be doing something right not knowing its harming other people.    

Easter Medicine Doctor

Easter Medicine Doctor

Duties and responsibilities: They provide health care to patients using traditional Chinese medicine techniques and other types of treatments including herbology, acupuncture, or reflexology to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients.

Salary:  $59,000

Education: To become one it is required to go to a 10 semester program that deeply explores areas of traditional Chinese medicine such as oncology, psychology, gerontology, and acupuncture detox.

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to become an Easter Medicine Doctor. I’m not really in to it. It would be nice but I wouldn’t become one. 

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Student Success Statement

“Enthusiasm makes

the difference.”

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Reflection: Some people are always in a bad mood. They may be in a bad mood for many reasons. Being in a bad mood does affect other people. A person might be having a really good time but then a person in a really bad mood comes and kills all they enthusiasm. That might cause the other person to also be in bad mood. It is always important to have enthusiasm.   

Dean Smith

Student Success Statement  

“I wasn’t trying to leave a legacy.

 I was trying to do what was right.”

Dean Smith

Reflection: I think Dean Smith did the best he could. He had a lot of confidence in his players. He always did what was right. He never cheated. He played square and fare and that’s how he taught his layers to play.  

Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities: They teach children in a class room in an elementary school at the kindergarten level. They prepare Assignments, tests, presentations and maintain class room discipline. They teach the children mathematics science, language, and social studies. They use music, books, films, and computers to teach basic skills. They teach the children the alphabet and the numbers. They work with program coordinators. They observe and evaluate student’s performance. They also manage student behavior in the classroom.

Salary: $83,160

Education: They are required to have their Bachelor’s degree.

Reflection: I would really like to become a Kindergarten teacher. I enjoy working with kids and teaching them. I would really enjoy my job if I were to become a kindergarten teacher.   

Dr. Randy Pausch

Student Success Statement

“It’s not about how to achieve your

 dreams. It’s how you lead your life. If you lead your

life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good

luck) will take care of itself. The dreams

will come to you.”

Dr. Randy Pausch

Reflection: I think it depends on the person. Some people might think differently. I agree with Dr. Randy Pausch but may be other people don’t.   

(ENT) Doctor

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: they are responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat. They focus on the ears treat hearing disorders, balance disorders, nerve pain, ear noise, infections, and cranial nerve disorders. They deal with patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. They treat throat diseases of the larynx, upper aero-digestive tract and esophagus.

Salary: $230,000

Education: They must complete at least 5 years of training in a surgical residency, a one year of course in general surgery, and a four year course in otolaryngology.

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to become an ENT doctor. I don’t see myself being one.         

Mario Cuomo

Student Success Statement

“Every time I've done something that

doesn't feel right,

it has ended up not being right.”

Mario Cuomo

Reflection: I agree with Mario Cuomo. Every time you do something wrong not matter in you think it right it’s still wrong. 

Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: They work in hospitals, laboratories, or cardiologists’ offices. They use special equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient’s heart. They usually work 40 hours a week.

Salary: $30, 104

Education: Must have an associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology.

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to become an Electrocardiograph Technician. I’m not really interested. I don’t see myself being one.        

M. L. King Jr.

Student Success Statement

“Intelligence plus character,

that is the goal of true education.”

M. L. King Jr.

Reflection: I agree with M. L. King Jr. the way you are, and the way you act has a lot to say about your education. Your intelligence has a lot to say about your education too.    

Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities: They advise and counsel others on food and nutrition. They may also explain nutrition issues to their clients. They also tell them the effect of these meals. They also promote nutrition through public speaking and community programs.

Salary: $55,240

Education: A person must complete a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, must complete an ACEND, must pass a national examination, and must complete continuing professional educational requirements.

Reflection: I think I would like to become a Registered Dietitian. It sounds interesting to me. This would be a great job.