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Jannie Garcia

Jannie Garcia

Grace Manor

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Jannie's work combines: Government, Business, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Foster Care Specialist

I am a foster care specialist.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Center High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    NO Degree

    Panola

  • Graduate Degree

    Social Work Bachelor

    Stephen F. Austin State University

  • Doctorate

    Master of social work

    Stephen F. Austin State University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Foster Care Specialist:

Bachelor's Degree: NO Degree

Graduate Degree: Social Work Bachelor

Doctorate: Master of social work

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    I did not want to go to college

  • 2.

    I decided to get it done.

  • 3.

    Worked as CNA for 2 years while going to school.

  • 4.

    Then worked for school as a janitor.

  • 5.

    Graduated in 2017 with bachelors.

  • 6.

    Got my 1st job.

  • 7.

    Continued for Maters.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    You will never have enough money Arent you concerned for your safety

  • How I responded:

    People always disagree with your decisions do what makes you happy.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Asking lots of questions to advisors, teachers, classmates, who are dealing with similar issues.