Alton Chambers
Academic Adviser / Testing Coordinator
Milford ISD
Milford ISD
Academic Adviser / Testing Coordinator
I help students develop plans for graduating high school that prepare them to pursue career goals (among other things!)
My typical day depends on the time of the school year. In July / August i am completing student schedules, making sure they take the classes they need. In November I work with administrators to interpret the school's ratings. In December and early spring I am testing coordinator and work with teachers on STAAR testing. And in may i am preparing diplomas, checking to make sure students get all of the awards and accolades they deserve.
Here's the first step for everyone
Begin preparing while you are in high school. Read - there is nothing that prepares your mind like reading does. It helped with high school and college classes, SAT and CPA tests, and everything that came after. Second, ask people about what do and how happy they are. Money is important but happiness is essential. Finally, always be looking down the road. Changing jobs and careers can be intimidating but the experience you gain prepares you for the next opportunity.
"You will not make money in education"