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Michelle's work combines: Education, Technology, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Smithson Valley High School
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design
Graduate Degree
Masters of Education
Lamar University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Instructional Coordinators:
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelors of Fine Arts
Graduate Degree: Masters of Education
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Husband finishing college and taking a position in a new city.
2.
First child, enrolled in an Alternative Teaching Program, earned my certificate and got my first teaching job at a charter school.
3.
Applied for technology job at NBISD. Moved and bought our first house, now have two sons.
4.
Began coaching three sports: volleyball, basketball and golf. Began growing my professional learning network and making connections in the community.
5.
Decided to have another baby, the third boy, gave up coaching and became a technology instructional specialist. I also began grad school to study Education and Digital Learning.
6.
Decided to go back into the classroom after a year and got a job at CISD as Digital Media teacher.
7.
Completed Grad School and moved into new position as an instructional coach for CISD.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You will not be able to find a better job.
How I responded:
Never stay in a position you are unhappy with. Go and find your dream, even if it takes more changes in employment!