Oakland80 Empowers April Dickerson to Uplift People Through Communication Degree
Second chapters are a common phenomenon for people as they encounter challenges in life and
changing priorities. That’s something April Dickerson knows a lot about.
The 64-year-old Rochester
Hills resident, who started down one educational path before encountering roadblocks that stalled
her professional aspirations.
As the daughter of a woman who earned a master’s in social work while working for General Motors,
Dickerson learned the power of a college degree and the value of compassion.
“She’s always instilled in all of her kids that education is an investment in you,” Dickerson said of
her mother. “Whether you do anything with that degree or not, you have that knowledge, and that
knowledge is powerful.”
Dickerson’s first choice for
changing priorities. That’s something April Dickerson knows a lot about.
The 64-year-old Rochester
Hills resident, who started down one educational path before encountering roadblocks that stalled
her professional aspirations.
As the daughter of a woman who earned a master’s in social work while working for General Motors,
Dickerson learned the power of a college degree and the value of compassion.
“She’s always instilled in all of her kids that education is an investment in you,” Dickerson said of
her mother. “Whether you do anything with that degree or not, you have that knowledge, and that
knowledge is powerful.”
Dickerson’s first choice for
