Ella Byrd

Weed High School

Class of 1967

→ Join 1250 Alumni from Weed High School that have already claimed their alumni profiles.
→ There are 65 classes, starting with the class of 1939 all the way up to class of 2024.

ELLA'S PROFILE

This is a limited view of Ella's profile, register for free or login to view all their profile information.

First Name	Ella
Last Name	Byrd
Graduation Year	Class of 1967
Gender	Female
Current Location	State of Nevada
Hometown	Weed, California (Siskiyou County)
Relationship Status	Engaged
About Me	Before initiating my challenging career in State government, I attended College of the Siskiyous in Weed for one semester in 1967. I moved to Los Angeles in the Spring of 1968 and was hired by Sunset House in Culver City. I moved back to Northern California after the riots in Watts. In the summer of 1968 I attended Heald's Business College in Sacramento. I learned shorthand and received a few certificates. My concentration was IBM. I was interviewed for a State job and three weeks later, in August 1968, I began my career with the State of California at the DMV. Later I advanced to a Senior Stenographer in the DHS and an analyst with CDSS. While working in the CDSS Recovery Bureau, I volunteered to work for FEMA on the Alameda County Loma Prieta Earthquake. I was a case worker for F E M A for six weeks in Oakland. The Office of Emergency Services certificates were prescribed to me and a coworker for our outstanding work with FEMA. I continued to pursue my undying pursuit of higher education in the evenings over the years as follows: Gerontology Administration, Master of Science Degree, CSUS, May 2011. Bachelor of Arts Degree (Social Welfare) CSUS 1975. Associate of Arts Degree with Distinction (Sociology), Sacramento City College 1972. After my retirement, during the summer months, each year I worked for Kelly Services where I was assigned as a Reader/Scorer for the County Department of Education CELD program. l.also worked for Gateway Residential as a Childcare Counselor (part-time) and at Wells Fargo Bank National Business Banking Center (full time) during the same time frame. I often received recognition for my advanced customer service skills such as a cruise around the S.F. Bay. After earning my Master's Degree, I was appointed the legal guardian for my two great nieces when they were teenagers. They kept me busy attending school functions, swimming competitions, roller skating, movies, road trips, etc. There was never a boring day. Last but not least, we have visited every mall in Northern California. Ironically, they are now checking on me via texts, phone calls, and visits. I attended my 25 year high school reunion with my future husband, Mr. Leggett, in 1992. I was delighted to see several classmates that I remember. Finally, I am pursuing my Paralegal certification, as well as, advocating for senior citizens. I desire to have...(read more)