Ross Gould
Little Lake City School District
Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
"If you enjoy helping others learn and are patient with the pace they need, you'll enjoy teaching."
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Ross's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Villa Park High School
Bachelor's Degree
American Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Doctorate
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
California State University, Fullerton
Certification
Tier 1 Administrative Credential
California State University, Fullerton
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Assistant Principal, AVID District Director :
Bachelor's Degree: American Studies
Graduate Degree: Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Doctorate: Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Certification: Tier 1 Administrative Credential
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Moved to California
2.
Doctorate in Educational Leadership
3.
Bachelor's in American Studies
4.
Promoted to AVID Director and Vice Principal
5.
Master's in Education
6.
Dealt with parents' deaths
7.
Hired as a teacher
8.
Working with pressure and anxiety
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
There are so many history teachers out in the field, you will never find a job! Teachers get paid nothing; why would you want to do that?
How I responded:
I did what was going to make me happy!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I decided to learn about what I was interested in. I started working at a police department. I got a degree in American studies, but I had a job as a tutor. That job was what lead me to pursue being a teacher.