Shameka is pursuing her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at Wake Tech Community College. She has already completed a Child Care Certificate at Wayne Community College.
Shameka became interested in the child care field when she was in high school and she took a child care class. In that class, she learned how to communicate with children of all ages and how to plan daily age appropriate activities. She now uses that knowledge to take care of her 14-month old son, Christian.
Shameka suffered a brain injury as a child. She was involved in a car accident as a toddler that left her in a coma for over two months. As a result, she has some ongoing cognitive delays that have required her to work hard to learn and understand new concepts, but she has demonstrated success despite these challenges.
Through hard work, she has accomplished her educational goals thus far and continues to pursue further education. She hopes that continued education will lead to stable, higher-paying employment and a job that she will love. Shameka’s son is her motivation.
She shares, “I want him to know no matter what dreams he may have, he should go for them. I want him to know that the obstacles that came my way did not stop me from achieving my High School Diploma, Child Care Certificate, and Child Care Credentials. When the time comes he will know he is the main reason why his mother strives to reach all her dreams, goals, and career goals.”