Amanda Elston
Abilene, TX USA
"Put yourself out there, meet new people, and try jobs out even if you don't think you'll be there long term."
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Amanda's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
Some High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
University of Texas at Arlington
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a NA:
Bachelor's Degree: NA
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
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Started my job with Workforce Solutions/Region 14 where I get to work with ISDs I am familiar with from TSTC and help students with what I myself needed help with 12 years ago. We come full circle!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
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How I responded:
NA
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Rather than letting not knowing anybody become an obstacle, I used being new to be able to put myself out there in a new way and improve on things I always wanted to.