Milestones

My road in life has been direct.
Marriage
Divorce
Marriage
Graduating college / new job
Had a baby and was paralyzed from the delivery.
Graduating with Master's Degree / starting new job

Career

Transition Specialist

Work with special education students to prepare them for post-secondary life.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Entrepreneurship
Teaching / Mentoring

Day to Day

I work with individual special education students age 13 and up planning their post secondary goals. I also work with the student's case managers and help them write the student's transition plan.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for college students

Get as much experience with working with students with special needs and how to plan for their future. It is always good to find a mentor.

Recommended Education

My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Family:

"Getting a Master's Degree in Special Education limits you to your future career choices."

Challenges I Overcame

Financial