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Kathryn's work combines: Acting & Theatre, Education, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Niles High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Saint Mary's College
Certification
Secondary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degree
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Saint Mary's College
Bachelor's Degree
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Saint Mary's College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Certification: Secondary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degree: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's Degree: Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I met a fellow high school band member who encouraged me to join the drama club to meet people.
2.
I wrote a musical my sophomore year of high school. It wasn't great. But it got me experience!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Theatre isn't a reliable job. There's no such thing as a Theatre teaching job. Maybe the last year before you retire, you'll get to teach a class.
How I responded:
Use college to try out different avenues. Minors, certifications, temporary jobs, and activities all help to make you more experienced and marketable, as well as opening up opportunities to make professional connections.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I wasn't "poor," but we certainly grew up very aware of the cost of things. I worked three jobs to get through college, taking out loans and applying for scholarships. I used all of this to try to further myself professionally, as well.