Marissa Moore
Education Programs Coordinator
Roadtrip Nation
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I loved art from a very young age but didn't take an art class until I was 17.
I didn't plan to go to college, but I was inspired by my art teacher to work in Education.
I went to community college for 4 years. I was the first person in my family to go to college.
I transferred to CSU Fullerton, where I spent 5 more years & also worked full time at Disneyland.
I went through some personal & financial struggles that led me to take a year off from school.
During that time, I thought about what I liked to do. Answer: I loved being creative & helpful.
In my year off I gained work experience and traveled. I left myself open to new possibilities.
I focused my major & graduated in Visual Arts, then looked for a job to help people and be creative.
Education
High School
Western High School
Western High School
Career
Education Programs Coordinator
I help Educators implement the Roadtrip Nation Curriculum in their classrooms
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Art
Helping People
Day to Day
I'm beyond fortunate to have ended up working for Roadtrip Nation! On any given day, you can find me assisting the teachers who use our curriculum in their schools. I get to be the problem-solver and the friendly face teachers encounter when they need help or have any questions about our products. I get to be creative in my thinking and in executing what's asked of me. Central to that is the ability to know that I'm helping teachers change the lives of their students, all while being myself!
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
- In high school, understand that there are so many paths to get to where you want to go. Most education jobs require some amount of college - level education. If you are unsure about exactly what to do but have an interest in the education field, I'd recommend exploring options in community college. - Major in your passion; education jobs don't usually require Education degrees, but rather credentials (which are obtained separately from your degree) - Remember: college is not a race!
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:
""College is expensive. You should know exactly what you want to do before you go." "Education is a field for those who didn't make it elsewhere." "An Art degree is useless. It won't make you any money and there are no jobs.""
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
First-Generation College Student
