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Scott Carpenter

Scott Carpenter

St. Louis Public School District

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Scott's work combines: Education, Politics, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

I teach middle school social studies to refugees and immigrants for St. Louis Public Schools.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Deer Valley High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Secondary Education and Teaching

    Arizona State University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Secondary Education and Teaching

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Graduated high school.

  • 2.

    Went to college not knowing what I wanted to do.

  • 3.

    Stopped going to college to pursue a business career.

  • 4.

    Realized that I wanted a career having a positive impact and allowed me more family time.

  • 5.

    Went back to school and completed my secondary education degree.

  • 6.

    Pursued my career as an educator and realized this is what I should have done back at step #2.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    You need to become a lawyer or a doctor because you are a gifted student and you need to take advantage of that.

  • How I responded:

    I didn't overcome the noise until later. But in retrospect you need to pursue your passion not money.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • My parents refused to help me with any finances in college because they felt that I would not appreciate it unless I did it myself. I think this short-sighted thinking existed because they did not go to college themselves.