Alexis Read, Author at ConnectCenter

When a Guide Dog Isn’t the Right Fit : Rethinking My Needs

Posted on June 27, 2024 - 9:46 am by Alexis Read

Black Labrador retriever laying in the grass

The guide dog lifestyle is not all sunshine and roses. I want to reflect on my decision in February 2023 and what I learned from it. Retiring Yankee In April 2022, I retired my second guide dog, Yankee. Yankee’s retirement date was officially April 23, and I flew out to the guide dog school on […]

Following the Yellow Brick Road to Employment Happiness

Posted on April 5, 2024 - 8:24 am by Alexis Read

Choosing your life’s work is no easy feat. Young people are told they can do anything they want, which is a nice sentiment from parents, teachers, and friends. However, young people may not realize that achieving their desired career goal can take many twists and turns. The career they end up working in is not […]

Etiquette to Make Your Workplace Holiday Parties Festive and Memorable

Posted on December 4, 2023 - 10:01 am by Alexis Read

a buffet with crystal dishes filled with bite-sized appetizers.

The holiday season is one of those unique times of the year that allows colleagues to meet in an informal setting. Even though the atmosphere is more relaxed than the everyday work setting, keeping some essential etiquette tips in mind is still important. I will share holiday etiquette tips that apply to everyone. I will […]

Ode to a Master: Reflections on My TVI

Posted on April 26, 2023 - 1:03 am by Alexis Read

Teacher talks to young student in a red sweater who is touching a balloon-powered model car

Editor’s note: Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023. In recognition, Alexis Read shares about her beloved teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI). When my family moved to North Dakota in the summer of 1982, I met an educator who profoundly impacted my life and career choices. Phyllis, a young and energetic teacher of […]

Juggling Grad School and Full Time Work

Posted on April 11, 2023 - 9:15 am by Alexis Read

Individual sits outside with backpack and a dog guide

Recently, I took graduate school classes while working full-time to become a certified rehabilitation counselor. During the five semesters I attended school and worked full time, I developed strategies that made it easier for me to juggle my academic and vocational responsibilities simultaneously. I will share these strategies here so others can have a less stressful experience. […]

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