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Kellee's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
California State University-Fullerton
Graduate Degree
English Language and Literature, General
California State University-Fullerton
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Teacher Assistants:
High School
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree: Education, General
Graduate Degree: International and Intercultural Communication
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
First, I went to college and then dropped out.
2.
I tried to join the Air Force, but I didn't go based on a technicality.
3.
I went to a community college where I completed enough credits to transfer.
4.
I finished my undergraduate degree in 2007.
5.
The economy tanked and I took a job as a college receptionist.
6.
I attended one semester of art grad school in San Francisco.
7.
I got into grad school at CSUF and interned at PBS SoCaL.
8.
I was hired as their Education Assistant last October while I finished my Masters degree.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should learn a trade. College is not for you.
How I responded:
I almost listened to this person. In fact, I dropped out of college and tried to join the Air Force. This didn't work out, so I went back to school and just kept at it. I was determined to make school work for me. I never thought I would graduate with my undergrad, let alone summa cum laude with my masters degree. Don't listen to those who tell you that you can't do something. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO. You have to believe in yourself and just block out all the noise.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My mother made too much money for me to qualify for grants. Yet, she really didn't make enough to pay the bills and send me to school. I had to take out loans.