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Deborah's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Presentation High School
Bachelor's Degree
Child Development
California State University-Chico
Graduate Degree
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Pacific Oaks College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Early Learning Specialist:
Graduate Degree: Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Certification: Funeral Direction/Service
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Running my own Pre-K classroom while in college.
2.
Working with children and families from poverty.
3.
Understanding the business side to early childhood education, managing the people, program and finances.
4.
Year long leadership program.
5.
Training, coaching, and mentoring professional staff. (200 individuals at a state conference)
6.
Finishing my thesis.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Teachers make no money!
How I responded:
Follow your passion regardless of the path and struggles you may have.