Career Roadmap
Michelle's work combines: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Deer Park High School
Bachelor's Degree
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Houston Clear Lake
Graduate Degree
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of ST. Thomas
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Special Education Teachers, Secondary School:
Bachelor's Degree: Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Graduate Degree: Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Marriage
2.
Divorce
3.
Marriage
4.
Graduating college/new job
5.
Had a baby and was paralyzed from the delivery.
6.
Graduating with Master's Degree/starting new job
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
Getting a Master's Degree in Special Education limits you to your future career choices.
How I responded:
If special education is your passion, then your specialty should be in special education. Everyone's career plan looks different, you should go the direction that fits you best.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I had to take out student loans to pay for my education.