Jennifer Gibson
Education Service Center Region 12
Waco, TX USA
"Apply for jobs that your inner-self says "no way!" to. You may just surprise yourself. You are capable of more than you think."
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Jennifer's work combines: Education, Business, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Education, General
Sam Houston State University
Graduate Degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Lamar University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a GEAR UP Facilitator:
Bachelor's Degree: Education, General
Graduate Degree: Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Had early acceptance into SHSU, which was my first choice for my major.
2.
Transferred to Texas A&M for a bigger college atmosphere.
3.
Transferred back to SHSU for smaller class sizes and lower cost.
4.
2013 - Got my first job teaching second grade.
5.
2015 - Became a science teacher at a school that I LOVED & never thought I would leave!
6.
2018 - Was encouraged to apply & interview for a job in college and career readiness.
7.
2019 - Began working as a GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant facilitator.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
"Those who can't, teach."
How I responded:
Having a career in education is not for the faint of heart. However, no matter what role one may play in education, those who help support and educate today's students are the reason we can have hope for tomorrow. When the days get tough, you can always look at the students you serve as a quick reminder as to why you chose a career in education. The STUDENTS are my reason why.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me