Olivia worked in microbiology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, while pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology at Temple University. This ambition was put on hold when she and Jack...view moreOlivia worked in microbiology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, while pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology at Temple University. This ambition was put on hold when she and Jack decided to start their family.After the children were off to college, she continued her education at Montgomery County Community College, taking refresher courses in microbiology, immunology, and mathematics. As a result of doing so well in math, she was asked to tutor in the "Learning Lab." She worked there for several years until her family needed her at home to help again (with her grandchildren and aging parents).view less