Kellee Wallace
Education Assistant
PBS SoCaL
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
First, I went to college and then dropped out.
I tried to join the Air Force, but I didn't go based on a technicality.
I went to a community college where I completed enough credits to transfer.
I finished my undergraduate degree in 2007.
The economy tanked and I took a job as a college receptionist.
I attended one semester of art grad school in San Francisco.
I got into grad school at CSUF and interned at PBS SoCaL.
I was hired as their Education Assistant last October while I finished my Masters degree.
Education
High School
Bachelor
California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton
Career
Education Assistant
I coordinate both our internship program and career and workforce devlopment.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Education
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
I work with other organizations and after school programs to bring free PBS SoCaL resources to parents, teachers, and students. Our department does a lot of work with community outreach events. I assist with these. I also set up and conduct studio tours where I discuss careers in media and hold workshops for school groups. I give support in any area for the entire Education department.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
You must like kids, because we are around them for most of our events. Also, have a love for direct service and outreach. Non-profit has its challenges, but it can be very rewarding as well.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You should learn a trade. College is not for you."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
