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Jennifer'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
Canyon High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
The University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Degree
Reading Teacher Education
The University of West Florida
Graduate Degree
Public Administration
Troy State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:
Bachelor's Degree: English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Graduate Degree: Reading Teacher Education
Graduate Degree: Public Administration
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Graduating in 3 years from UT at Austin
2.
First job: Northwest Florida Daily News Reporter
3.
Assistant director of fundraising and public relations at the San Antonio American Red Cross
4.
Freelancer San Antonio Express News
5.
PTA Mom and substitute teacher Certification!
6.
Elementary Teacher
7.
High School Teacher
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
Teaching is so hard, and you're not going to be able to help all those students who don't want to learn!
How I responded:
I might not be able to erase every single child's problems, but I can help some a lot and I can help all at least a little. And that's enough!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My husband was deployed off and on throughout my education. I had to learn how to manage a home and family through stressful times.