About: Sharon Glover was born in Siler City and graduated from Jordan-Matthews High School. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology, as well as an associate of applied science degree in business computer programming. The oldest daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Glover, she has what she describes as “three wonderful and supportive sisters.” Her late son Jody, she says, “is very much alive in my heart.”
Occupation: Membership Manager at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina. Prior to taking that position, she worked as a program leader for the club. In her position, she does event planning and organizing for the club and works directly with club members and parents. She’ll oversee the club’s first art show later this month.
What’s unique about what you do for a living? The unique thing about what I do for a living is the opportunities provided to help members to be prepared for life’s challenges and rewards.
What’s the most difficult job you’ve ever had? Working as a spooler at Hadley Peoples Cotton Mill.
What was your most embarrassing moment at work? I fell asleep on one job just to awake to my boss standing over me and calling my name.
What advice would you give someone considering doing the same line of work as you? If someone were considering the same line of work as me, my advice would be please, do it out of love for the children and not for a paycheck.
Who is your personal hero? God
Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi
Which do you like better, starting or finishing? Starting
Stay up late or get up early? Stay up late
Does the early bird really get the worm? I don’t know about the bird and the worm, but I do know getting up early has its rewards. Black Friday shopping, for example, arriving early to stand in line for concert or sports event tickets, or arriving early to get you a good parking space I think are all good example of the proverbial early bird getting the worm.
Dogs or cats? Dogs
What is the most significant of your life’s goals that you haven’t yet accomplished? I would still love to pursue my PhD in psychology.
The trait you most deplore in yourself: My straightforwardness.
Your strongest trait: I have the ability to calm down most situations just talking it out. I love it.
Words or phrases you overuse: “What the world?”
What’s your favorite athletic team, and why?
Carolina Panthers, I think mainly because they are North Carolina-based.
The book you’re currently reading: “Living Beyond Your Feelings: Controlling Emotions So They Don’t Control You”
Your favorite movie of all time: “Bumblebee”
What do you plan to do after retirement? Well, I have retired twice and went back to work...so maybe when I retire this time I will just travel and enjoy what’s left for me.
Your ideal vacation would be: Two-week vacation to the beach with all expenses covered.
What’s the most thoughtful thing anyone has ever done for you? As I was checking out with my groceries someone laid cash on the counter to pay for them.
If you could eliminate any invention, what would it be? Video games.
The most famous person you’ve ever met: Denzel Washington.
Favorite place to eat: Applebees
Describe your life philosophy in six words or less: STAY FOCUSED AND KEEP IT MOVING!