With March approaching, so does the celebration of Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. From Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, to Rita Moreno, the first Latina to win an Oscar, women have continuously broken barriers.
Right here at Cardozo, Ms. Clark an assistant principal, is out own example of perseverance and success.
Ms. Clark began teaching in 2000, however, she worked her way up to an assistant principal position. This mobility in her career showcases the progress of being persistent.
”It was just a natural progression as I got more experienced, I took on new challenges and then they offered me the job of AP, so I took it,” she explained.
Currently, Ms. Clark is the Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services, and she is the head of Cardozo’s Guidance Department. She revealed that she took on many other jobs and worked in various positions before becoming one of the leaders at Cardozo. It took hard work and dedication to pursue this, which is inspiring to many who know that an individual’s journey is never linear.
When discussing the importance of Women’s History Month, Ms. Clark reflected, “Although there are many women in my life that inspire me, I would have to start with my mother. She was dedicated and hardworking, I think that was my first and most influential inspiration.”
Ms. Clark also believes, “A woman’s strength is displayed in everyday life and is often the key factor to most people’s progression.”
For many women, this month is incredibly important to honor and celebrate. Ms. Clark shared that March is a great opportunity for everyone to look back at the contributions that women have made to this world — especially in dominated fields.
“Sometimes women are left out of the history books in a male dominated society where you are not always able to see that. Being able to celebrate the accomplishments of women is an incredible thing,” she explained.
With all of the experience in life that Ms.Clark has, she was able to shed light on some things young women should know going through their own journeys. “Be prepared and don’t overlook the importance of school,” she said. “Look at some of your mentors and believe what you see.”
She also emphasized for young women to ignore social media, sharing that it’s not always real. She also exclaimed, “Do not let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. If you want to do something, make a plan and go after it.”
Above all, Ms. Clark wants young women to know that their passions matter and they should never let anyone or anything deter them from going after their dreams.
“Do not lock yourself into any career because you are a woman. You should take on any career that you’re interested in,” she said. “You want to be a plumber, you want to be a construction worker, you want to be a doctor or a lawyer? Your possibilities are endless.”
