When is the Wedding?
September 1, 2007
Cheryl-Annette is 27 years old and has recently completed her Master of Science in Computer Engineering. She has two younger sisters, and being the eldest, she has always enjoyed teaching, leading, and exploring.
While in preschool, Cheryl-Annette became interested in drawing and painting.
Over the years, she has dabbled in various forms of
art including oil
painting, cake decorating, beadwork, and music. Although she does not do as much
art as she would like, she still enjoys it as a hobby.
In college, Cheryl-Annette decided to learn more about computers. Initially she
thought, "It won't hurt me to learn a little about computer programming." This
seemingly small choice led to a major in computer science, a minor in electronics,
a job maintaining five computer labs, summer internships at the National Solar Observatory,
a masters in computer engineering, and finally to her current job as a software developer.
During this, she had several classes with Brandon, and through their nerdiness,
their friendship developed.
Cheryl-Annette and Brandon actually met through the UNT Chess Club. At the time, she was the president of the club and was actively trying to recruit members. Brandon joined and soon worked his way into the position of club secretary. Over the next several years, the two learned they worked well together, and Brandon helped Cheryl-Annette found the Council of Engineering Organizations, lead the student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and run several engineering career fairs.
Cheryl-Annette enjoys learning and having the opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with others. A few years ago, she had the chance to teach an introductory class of American Sign Language at her church. She's also been involved as a Girl Scout troop leader, a substitute teacher, a college Teaching Assistant, and volunteered with citezenship and ESL classes. She does not plan on becoming a teacher by trade, but she does hope that she will continue to explore God's creations and have the opportunity to share the joy of life-long learning with others.