Reagan Saul
I helped create the #DiversityIsOurStrength project, working as the Project Manager.
My Family History
Way way back in the 1800’s, the Carroll's (used to be O'Carroll - Irish) migrated from Ireland and dropped the “O” to avoid discrimination as Irish immigrants. They came to the USA/Iowa looking for work and an opportunity to raise a family, initially working as farmers. New family members started going to school and getting educated for jobs such as banking. My grandfather worked in the energy industry.
Living in Iowa
I grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, and it’s my hard work ethic and the way I interact with others makes me “Iowan.” I love my community. Iowa in general is a very neighbor-friendly state.
My Dreams
I am good at digital content creation, search engine optimization (SEO), all technology associated with the Adobe Creative Cloud, advertising strategies, and critical thinking. I just got a job at Spinutech (Des Moines) as an SEO Strategist.
A Teacher Who Changed My Life
Dr. Anelia Dimitrova, Professor of Digital Media, University of Northern Iowa. Anelia has gone above and beyond for not only me personally, but all of her students. I have never had a teacher care so deeply about their students’ success. Anelia has never given up on me, even when I feel defeated. She has taught me to care for others even when it doesn’t directly benefit you, what hard work looks like, that failure is okay, and to love each other deeply.
My Favorite Thing
My object is my shoes because over the past few years life has thrown me many curve balls and these are the shoes that carried me through everything. The shoes also represent my fears and goals. My entire life I have never been able to run, however, I have been training for a half marathon and even though it is the hardest goal I’ve ever set for myself, I find happiness in the fact that I am conquering my fears.
What #DIVERSITYISOURSTRENGTH means to me
This phrase to me means using our differences to make the world better, and working together for equal opportunity in education and in life.