Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

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Esther Wojciki
Esther Wojcicki, known as the "godmother of Silicon Valley."

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I graduated from Stanford and couldn't find a job, so I created my own. I turned it into a six-figure business.

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The author started her own business after struggling to find a full-time job.

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I work with recent college grads to help them land their first jobs. These 4 often-overlooked skills get them hired.

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Recent college grads face an uncertain job market.

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I love having my 20-year-old daughter visit home from college. I also love it when she leaves, and I have my independence again.

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The author loves when his college-aged daughter visits.

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I've applied to 1,000 jobs since earning my master's and am still unemployed. I'm frustrated because I thought I did everything right.

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Nicolette Alexandra Brito-Cruz sitting in front of two computers
The author has her master's and still can't find a job.

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California condemns 'unlawful' claims by Chinese school at center of Business Insider report

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Pegasus California School in China had close ties to the Val Verde public school system.

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I'm a literacy specialist and a mom. One simple habit helps preschoolers build reading skills long before kindergarten.

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The author practices engaged reading with her son.

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Ivy League admission decisions have been released. As a college admissions expert, here's what surprised me most.

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This year's Ivy Day was highly competitive.

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How much have you spent as a teacher to buy supplies and decorate your classroom? We want to hear from you.

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Business Insider is looking to talk to teachers about their classroom spending.

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My daughter committed to a college, and I paid deposits for her housing and orientation. Then she changed her mind.

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The author poses with her daughter who is wearing ablue robe for graduation.
The author said her daughter committed to a college, then changed her mind near the end of her senior year of high school.

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