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Tricia Gallagher

Tricia Gallagher

Dehesa Charter School

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Tricia's work combines: Education, Science, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Educational Facilitator/Science Teacher

I encourage & educate kids in a way that is meaningful to them.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Speech Communication and Rhetoric

    San Diego 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: Organizational Communication, General

Certification: Elementary Education and Teaching

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Identified my love for mentoring children.

  • 2.

    Nannied through college.

  • 3.

    Explored other options of interest.

  • 4.

    Started a family & choose to educate adults about childbirth so I could stay home with my babies.

  • 5.

    Discovered a great school that my children attended.

  • 6.

    Started working there.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    Teachers don't make any money. Those that can't do, teach.

  • How I responded:

    Take time to ponder, however trust yourself enough to recognize ignorant comments.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • If you're a good educator, your passion & effort will override your financial gain.