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Donna's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Building Things
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Etowah High School
Bachelor's Degree
Human Services, General
Virginia Wesleyan College
Graduate Degree
Clinical/Medical Social Work
University of St. Thomas
Doctorate
Social Work
Capella University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Human Services, General
Graduate Degree: Clinical/Medical Social Work
Doctorate: Social Work
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Obtained my Master's Degree in Social Work.
2.
Began teaching in a social work program at a university.
3.
Pursued my Doctoral Degree in Social Work.
4.
Continued teaching at a university.
5.
Developed field courses and field education systems.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Fortunately, I don't think I had many naysayers in my life. My noise came from my own feelings of self-doubt. Others were supportive, but I had to believe in me before I could move forward.
How I responded:
I overcame my self doubt by taking the first step. I didn't know my goals and I had little direction, but enrolling in that first college course was the first step to finding my professional passion. That first step led to many steps on my path. I am still taking steps. . .
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Time was a big challenge. I worked full-time, had a family, and many other obligations. I remember saying, "I just don't have time to do this now." Making my education a priority was the only thing that made it happen.