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Name: Donyell Craig
Age: 33
Marital Status: Single
Children: Girls 9, 14; and one 11-year-old boy
Current Location: Georgia
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Current School: DeVry University
Target: B.S. in Technical Management, Spring 2009
Donyell Craig has a strong, gentle voice. When she speaks, you know that the words are coming from a genuine, warm-hearted, determined individual. Though she has very little free time, she doesn't rush through the conversation. Her words flow at a steady pace.
"It is truly amazing what you can accomplish in 24 hours," says this 33-year-old mother of three.
When she describes a typical week for her and her family, it is hard not be impressed by her stamina and energy. Her children are very active in their extracurricular activities and need Mom to drive them back-and-forth.
Her youngest two are approaching their teens, and the oldest is fourteen-years-old. Their after-school events require a great deal of transportation and it keeps her on the go.
Aside from being a dedicated mom, she also works 40 hours a week at her job and is taking an online course that requires at least 15 hours of work each week.
Despite working full-time and being a single mom, she manages to stay on top of her studies.
At the office, Donyell is currently managing a very important account for her company and her work has become increasingly demanding. Despite its difficulty, she enjoys what she does. She decided to study Technical Management to give her the knowledge and skills to do more in her career and to "pursue future opportunities with my current employer."
By studying Technical Management, she says she will have the opportunity to "become more successful in my job."
When researching different universities and online degree options, it was her professional goals that ultimately helped guide her decision about where to enroll. DeVry made an impression on her. She was familiar with the institution and knew that it had a solid reputation.
"I had heard a lot about how good their e-learning was," she says. Donyell is currently working towards a bachelor of science degree online at DeVry University.
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