Brandon Harris
John A. Rowland High School
Rowland Heights, CA USA
"The number one way I have learned to combat the noise is to always stay focused not only on my goals, but what I believe my mission in life is."
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Brandon's work combines: Music, Education, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Music Teacher Education, Secondary Education and Teaching
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Master of Music in Vocal Chamber Music
University of Redlands
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a High School Choir Teacher:
Bachelor's Degree: Music Teacher Education, Secondary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Master of Music in Vocal Chamber Music
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Some discouragement that I have learned on my road to success has been, "you aren't good enough", "you won't make money!", "They might not hire someone that looks like you", "You aren't talented enough."
How I responded:
The number one way I have learned to combat the noise is to always stay focused not only on my goals, but what I believe my mission in life is. I believe my mission in life is to help and educate others, in music, in life and to support others in reaching their dreams. I understand that my goals will also affect those I will help and support, the noise is enough of distraction to keep me from fulfilling the things that I wont for my own satisfaction, but won't stop me from helping others.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I overcame this hurdle by realizing that it’s okay, that I was going to struggle, and that there is nothing wrong with seeking out resources to help me.