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Jamie's work combines: Television, 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
Northern Illinois University
Graduate Degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Northern Illinois University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Community Service Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Elementary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Educational/Instructional Technology
Certification: Nursing Administration
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Always wanted to be a teacher from the time I was very young.
2.
Graduated with a degree in Elementary Education.
3.
Taught in Chicago Public Schools for one year before heading back to Grad School.
4.
Feel in love with Educational Technology.
5.
Finally got a job (multiple jobs) working in Ed Tech.
6.
Thought I might be a principal or District Superintendent and got a Masters in Educational Leadership.
7.
Moved to California from Chicago and got a job at PBS SoCaL in 2009.
8.
Became Vice-President of Education and Community Engagement at PBS SoCaL in 2012.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You should stay in the classroom even though you might not want to since it is a good job or you should go back to the classroom (once I left).
How I responded:
Block the noise! Once I figured out my path, I couldn't be happier with what I am doing right now and I am NOT in the classroom but I AM working in Education.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Having to take out loans to pay for grad school - the process is complicated but so worth the effort.