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Susan's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Satellite High
Bachelor's Degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Central Florida
Graduate Degree
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Georgia Southern University
Graduate Degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Nova Southeastern University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Elementary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I was teaching 6th grade elementary when I got hired for middle school. I added a degree and LOVED IT!
2.
Be open to what happens in your career, if a door opens go in!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You shouldn't be a teacher, you are too smart. Be a doctor, be a lawyer, do something that will make you rich. You will be poor if you teach.
How I responded:
I felt good as a student in school when I would help other students. I went into the special education classroom in my high school, and worked with special needs kids, and it was so fulfilling. I knew what my passion was and went for it. PERIOD! I ended up working to put myself through school, and got a grant. Never let money issues stop you. Go to the college and ask for help. There are many scholarships out there.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I left home right after high school and got married. My parents cut me off financially, so I was working full time and going to college, and interning. It was very challenging, but I wanted it so much, nothing could stop me.