{"id":4980,"date":"2017-01-18T10:35:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T14:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highlands.edu\/?p=4980"},"modified":"2017-01-18T10:36:26","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T14:36:26","slug":"five-kids-college-husband-wife-tackle-college-work-kids-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highlands.edu\/2017\/01\/18\/five-kids-college-husband-wife-tackle-college-work-kids-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Kids and College: Husband and wife tackle college, work, and kids all at the same time"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a new family sitcom at Georgia Highlands College called \u201cFive Kids and College.\u201d It stars a family of seven in all levels of schooling, from mom and dad in college to five kids ranging from pre-k to high school\u2026<\/p>\n

Sounds like the perfect television show pitch, right?<\/p>\n

Well, stay tuned, because this isn\u2019t a show\u2014this is Erich and Miranda Curtis\u2019 life!<\/p>\n

The husband and wife team are no strangers to a little adventure.<\/p>\n

Since they married 13 years ago, the two have lived in Tennessee, Alabama, California and now Georgia. They once even packed their little family car up with everything they owned and moved to Los Angelas on a whim. And now they\u2019ve decided college is next on their bucket list.<\/p>\n

Miranda and Erich are both in their mid-thirties with five kids: Erika is 16-years-old and a junior in high school; Emily is 14-years-old and a freshman; Sophia is 12-years-old and in the seventh grade; Savannah is 9-years-old and in the fourth grade; and Link is 4-years-old and in preschool.<\/p>\n

\u201cWho the heck goes back to college with all that on their plate?\u201d you might ask.<\/p>\n

Erich and Miranda made it clear from the start of their relationship: follow their dreams and stay happy.<\/p>\n

Their motto is \u201cnever settle.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Erich is currently pursuing a business degree and Miranda is working on her education degree.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had reservations about taking time away from my kids,\u201d Miranda said, \u201cbut it has only brought us all closer. My oldest daughter tries to take similar high school courses as my college ones, because she knows that I can help her. We all get excited about good grades for any of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miranda went on, \u201cWe find it easier to empathize with the stress and struggles the kids are going through now that we are back in school. It is easy to forget how difficult classes can be when you have been away from it for so long.\u201d<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all rosy. This is one hard working family.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur life is hectic, often stressful\u2026 There is never a dull moment,\u201d Miranda said. \u201cOur kids are very supportive in our decision to return to school. They help us study as we do them. We have a very busy schedule with it all. The kids play soccer, volleyball, are in the beta club, chorus, band, student council, FBLA, etc. Erich works in management at Toys R Us full time with an hour-and-a-half commute. I work from home. Yet, we somehow still find time to spend together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miranda admits it\u2019s a constant juggle and they are always bouncing from one \u201clast minute thing\u201d to the next trying to get it all done.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe truly believe this is the right thing for our family. We think it is important to teach our kids they can always improve life, no matter what age. That it is never too late to make a positive change,\u201d Miranda said. \u201cI think that the hardest part for someone considering returning to school is the first step. You have to just go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Erich and Miranda said they are glad they are making this effort at GHC.<\/p>\n

\u201cGHC is very close to our home and is very affordable,\u201d Miranda said. \u201cUpon attending, we have really grown to love it. The professors have been amazing and we really feel at home, even though we are not your average students. It can be hard at times, but it seems most things worth something are.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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