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Whitney's work combines: Business, Technology, 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 St Thomas
Graduate Degree
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
University of St Thomas
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Sales Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Business/Commerce, General
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
Certification: Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Studied abroad in Ecuador and taught in a local school.
2.
Realized I had a passion for equity and education.
3.
So, I joined Teach for America and taught elementary school in the Bronx.
4.
To gain a broader perspective, I taught high school in Seoul, South Korea.
5.
I then went back to school to get more knowledge about educational leadership and policy.
6.
After researching education and developing innovative tools, I discovered my passion for technology.
7.
So, I searched for an e-learning company that improved access to knowlege and provided equity.
8.
Now I support the team that helps get our training into the hands of eager IT learners.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You're too optimistic and change isn't possible.
How I responded:
To overcome this noise, I had a grounded faith in my belief that change was possible and it was my duty to bring that enthusiasm and passion to others.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Ask a lot of questions, rely on your peers who have mentors and family who have "done this before." Keep your family in the loop and included. Share with them.