Stacy Bjorkman
Psychology Faculty
Walden University
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Worked in an infant cognition lab as an undergrad and confirmed I wanted to work with kids.
Substitute taught a variety of grades and confirmed I wanted to work in the school system.
Went to graduate school for school psychology and I worked in the public schools for several years.
Started teaching college students as a side job, loved it, and made the transition to higher ed.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Psychology Faculty
I teach undergraduate students psychology and statistics.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Numbers
Education
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
My schedule is very flexible and varies by the day. I communicate with students and other faculty throughout the day via email, phone, and Skype. I grade papers, interact in student discussion threads, develop new courses and revise existing ones, meet with committee members to help students and the university achieve goals, and sometimes conduct research of my own.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Explore all the possible degrees and programs that could help you achieve your goals. Most goals / careers can be achieved with a variety of paths, and choosing the one that fits your lifestyle and needs will make it more likely for you to succeed. Interview and shadow people with jobs you are interested in. Differentiate between similar careers to determine which is best for you. For example, learn the nuances between school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
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