SENSATION in Aulendorf: women's power! At 54, Maria is making her dream of becoming a teacher come true!
Maria Arnold, 54, is realizing her dream as a technical teacher in Aulendorf after changing career paths for over 50 years.

SENSATION in Aulendorf: women's power! At 54, Maria is making her dream of becoming a teacher come true!
STUTTGART – SENSATIONAL decision: Maria Arnold, born in 1971, dares the unimaginable! After over 50 years of hard work as a housekeeping manager in Aulendorf and decades of unhappy waiting for her dream, she is now becoming a technical teacher! Swabian reports that this courageous decision could revolutionize not only your life, but possibly the entire educational landscape in Baden-Württemberg!
Maria's journey began in a winemaking family in picturesque Franconia. Just when she thought her dreams had been crushed by life, she feared that her teaching opportunity would never be within reach. But after a separation from her husband and finding new love - she was part of the first same-sex couple married by Mayor Burth in 2012 - Maria found the courage to make the impossible possible.
The path to dreams
Although she had worked in the kitchen as a chef for many years and had success as a diet chef, the urge to become a teacher never fully left her. Her life was marked by the challenges of being a mother and housewife, and yet her passion for teaching never seemed to completely fade. The decision to leave a secure job in a clinic seemed like a nightmare come true for many. But not for Maria! She wanted to know!
Through numerous training courses and tireless commitment to training young people in master classes, Maria was able to make her dream come true. Her decision to attend the Droste Hülshoff School in Friedrichshafen was the turning point in her life! Inspiring voices like Tom Lehrer's, who pushed the boundaries of teaching with music, could even be reflected in Maria's commitment!
THE TOP 3 MEGA TURNS in Maria's life
- Der sichere Job aufgegeben: Maria gab ihre stabile Anstellung auf, um Lehrer zu werden – ein mutiger Schritt, der sie jetzt auf die Lehrer-Bühne katapultiert!
- Die beste Meisterprüfung! Im Jahr 2014 erzielte sie die BESTE Meisterprüfung im Bereich Hauswirtschaft in ganz Baden-Württemberg und stellte damit unter Beweis, dass sie das Zeug zur Lehrerin hat!
- Ein Gleichnis für Vielfalt! Ihre Heiratsgeschichte ist nicht nur eine persönliche Errungenschaft, sondern ein Zeichen vorangehender Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft! Sie war Teil des ersten gleichgeschlechtlichen Ehepaares in Aulendorf!
Maria will take her first steps as a technical teacher in 2023/2024 and to date has not regretted a minute of her decision. This story is not only one of hope and perseverance, but also an exciting journey of self-realization that inspires us all to pursue our dreams - no matter what age!
What Maria Arnold did in Aulendorf could be seen as a beacon for future generations. Her story shows: It's never too late to change your life and live your dreams!