Career Roadmap
Mary's work combines: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Luther College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Marketing Managers:
Doctorate: Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Always knew I wanted to go to college and thought I would be a teacher.
2.
My father discouraged me from pursuing teaching because he thought there were more opportunities.
3.
Graduated from college and needed a job and still wanted to be in education.
4.
Became an admission counselor and loved working with students and traveling.
5.
Never intended to stay in this line of work but one opportunity led to another.
6.
Spent 17 years working on college campuses and then returned to high school to work with students.
7.
Worked with a technology tool (Naviance) which lead me to work for a company.
8.
Have been with Hobsons for over 7 years..who knows what is next!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should pursue something other than teaching because there are so many opportunities now for young women. You can do anything.
How I responded:
I listened and did not pursue a teaching career. However in the end I still wanted to work in education and that is what I have done just in different ways. Listening is not a bad thing and it actually can help create a path you otherwise would not take that can be meaningful.