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Joanne's work combines: Politics, Armed Services, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science and Government, General
College of the Holy Cross
Graduate Degree
Journalism
Quinnipiac University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Birthing and Parenting Knowledge and Skills
Graduate Degree: Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Graduated from an excellent liberal arts college.
2.
Took the first job that I could find.
3.
Wasn't afraid to make a change, 4 jobs in my first two years out of college.
4.
Left the workforce to care for my children and moved to another state.
5.
Looked for an opportunity to combine something I loved with a job.
6.
Took a chance on a career change.
7.
Kept moving towards a final goal but willing to step back to get ahead.
8.
Never said "no" or "I don't know how to do that."
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Why would you want to go back to school?
How I responded:
I finally am in a position where I can complete a master's degree and I will find a way to balance all of my roles.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Even back in the late 70's and early 80's it was tough to be first generation. I attended a school where most of the students came from professional families and had a lot more money than me. I stayed focused on what I could control, my academics.