Pattie Michie
What Glass Ceiling?
Women of a certain age may remember studying home economics in school. The Home Economics High School textbook promised to teach girls how to be an ideal housewife. “Have dinner ready, prepare yourself, prepare the children, minimize all noise, be happy to see him, listen to him, make the evening his.” Young women were taught the ideology of the housewife: Maintain the house, prepare meals, take care of the children, help them with homework, do the dishes and laundry—all while remaining elegant. This culture of promise was reinforced by television shows like Leave It To Beaver, Father Knows Best and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.
At only 10 years of age, Pattie Michie knew she wasn’t cut out of that particular cloth. Her mind was made up. She was going to be a successful woman in business. And boy, did she break the glass ceiling. Pattie is currently the Club Ambassador at the Country Club of Hilton Head and previously served as private events director. She has worked there for 22 years. “Everyone here is like my family. It’s wonderful,” she said.