Women who are interested in pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees - especially in STEM fields - benefit from starting at a community college. They offer an affordable education, with flexible schedules and degrees close to home.

Many of my students don't know that I'm second lady of the United States... because, you know, it's a community college.

Women who are interested in pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees - especially in STEM fields - benefit from starting at a community college. They offer an affordable education, with flexible schedules and degrees close to home.

As a community college professor for over twenty years, I've seen the determination, resilience and dedication of countless students. Regardless of circumstances, they show up. They work hard. They believe anything is possible.

I've seen with my own students, community colleges offer an affordable route to four-year college degrees and good paying jobs.

Community colleges are certainly one of America's best-kept secrets.

Being a teacher is not what I do, it's who I am.