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Mitchell's work combines: Education, Numbers, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Ellsworth High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, General
University of St Thomas
Graduate Degree
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
Doctorate
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education Administrators, Postsecondary:
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, General
Graduate Degree: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Doctorate: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I planned to be pre-law major, until I learned more about the day-to-day work of an attorney.
2.
I decided to major in psychology, because I thought I might enjoy being a clinician.
3.
I enjoyed research methods and applied psychology, and did an internship with a consulting firm.
4.
This led me to pursue a PhD in I/O Psychology at the Florida Institute of Technology.
5.
I worked for the Department of Defense as an adjunct faculty member throughout graduate school.
6.
I accepted a position working in assessment, which led to my career in institutional research.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
Everyone who doesn't know what they want to do majors in psychology. You need a doctoral degree to do anything and you will be in school forever.
How I responded:
I knew my path would take a long time, but I also knew it would be beneficial to me both personally and professionally. The pursuit of an advanced degree wasn't just about getting into a specific career, it also played an important role in shaping the way I view the world.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Although neither of my parents had completed a four-year degree when I started, they were both very involved and supportive of me during the process. I also did my best to pay attention to advice from faculty/staff and other sources of support.