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Anna's work combines: Medicine, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Therapy/Therapist
University of Maryland-Baltimore
Graduate Degree
Special Education and Teaching, General
University of Maryland-College Park
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Physical Therapists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy/Therapist
Graduate Degree: Special Education and Teaching, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Volunteered in high school at camp for kids with muscular dystrophy.
2.
Enrolled in PT program with pediatric internship.
3.
Work in various pediatric settings but loved interactions with parents.
4.
Returned to school for focus on teaching families.
5.
Attended early intervention leadership academy.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
It's so depressing to see the children suffer. It will take you too long to get your degree.
How I responded:
I was inspired by the strength and perseverance of many children with disabilities and their families. I focused on their willingness to try and try again to learn a simple skill like sitting up and their acceptance of differences in others and themselves. If they can do it, whatever it is, then I have no excuse not to try and not give up.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
It may not seem like a big deal, but I am white and my husband is black. We experienced discrimination and rejection from some family. We focused on love and acceptance. This has helped us when our lesbian daughter came out to us.