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Tricia's work combines: Education, Science, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
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
If you're a good educator, your passion & effort will override your financial gain.