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Sally's work combines: Education, Writing, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Doctorate
Education, General
Syracuse University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Community Service Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Graduate Degree: Gerontology
Doctorate: Psychology, General
Certification: Clinical Research Coordinator
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Mother, HS English teacher, edited my papers in HS.
2.
Traveled, hitchhiked in Europe & worked on a kibbutz in Israel.
3.
Joined EDC, a creative think tank of educators, 9 education development centers throughout U.S.
4.
Edited textbooks for Houghton Mifflin and for MA Dept of ED.
5.
Started a retail fashion business.
6.
Earned a MA in Counseling & served as a career counselor and admin at USF.
7.
Wrote 3 books, served as adjunct professor & portfolio advisor at USF.
8.
Volunteered, worked part time and fulltime for AgeSong.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should be an elementary school teacher and earn a regular income and retire when you are 55.
How I responded:
I was a rebel, travelling to Europe and Israel on my own, moving to California with my family, leaving a steady, full-time job to write 3 books, then entered the field of eldercare, where I am now. I love my work at the age of 66.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Performed work I didn't like very much (admin assistance) to earn a doctorate.
Challenged in memory, learning new language and in math and science. I secured tutors and studied hard.