Donna McElveen
Director of Field Education
Walden University
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Obtained my Master's Degree in Social Work.
Began teaching in a social work program at a university.
Pursued my Doctoral Degree in Social Work.
Continued teaching at a university.
Developed field courses and field education systems.
Education
High School
Etowah High School
Etowah High School
Career
Director of Field Education
I oversee field education for the Master of Social Work Program.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Building Things
Day to Day
Field Directors in MSW Programs oversee the educational and professional development needs of students when they enter their internships. The position involves interactions with students, faculty, social work professionals, and community organizations. If you shadowed me for a day, you would see me involved in team building, course development / implementation, and relationship building.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Pursue a degree in social work.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Fortunately, I don't think I had many naysayers in my life. My noise came from my own feelings of self-doubt. Others were supportive, but I had to believe in me before I could move forward."
Challenges I Overcame
Time
