Wonderful Women of MUSD! A Women's History Month Series, Portrait #4: Michelle Eacret, Senior Administrative Secretary

Name:  Michelle Eacret

Title:  Sr. Administrative Secretary in Learning and Development

Years at MUSD: 16 years as a permanent employee and 4 years as a contract BMT

Who is your favorite female figure or most inspirational women's history event throughout history, and why?
 It is so hard to pick just one. Growing up I read everything I could on Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks stood up for herself by refusing to give up her seat on a bus and sparked the fight for equal rights for African Americans. And Malala Yousafzai for fighting for education rights for girls in Pakistan.  She was only 11 years old when she started to speak out and that showed what true bravery is. Even after an assassination attempt, she kept speaking bringing attention to girl's access and rights to education.

What is your favorite book/movie/tv show/performance that includes a strong woman lead, and why?
“Hidden Figures” not only showed three women mathematicians but they were also African American, fighting to prove themselves in a white and male-dominated field. Two other favorites are “Brave” and “Mulan”, who were trying to prove themselves in a more male-dominated culture.

Please share some motivational words for our young female students at MUSD?
I think of when my mother grew up, in the 40’s & 50's, and when I grew up, in the late 60’s & 70’s.  So much has changed for women during that time. There are still times that women must fight harder to prove themselves but women today have so many opportunities. They are shaping politics and policies and holding powerful positions. Be yourself and be unafraid to stand up for what you believe in. The world is waiting for you. 

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