Michelle Charles
Edgewood Independent School District
San Antonio, TX USA
"You may never become rich as a teacher, but you will be happy as long as you are doing something that you love."
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Michelle'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
Burbank High School
Bachelor's Degree
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate Degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Teacher - English:
Bachelor's Degree: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, 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.
Graduation from high school (1st Gen)
2.
Birth of 1st child
3.
Entry into nursing school
4.
Birth of 2nd child
5.
Changed majors
6.
Birth of 3rd Child
7.
Graduation from college and 1st teaching job (1st Gen)
8.
Graduation from graduate school (1st Gen)
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Teachers make no money.
How I responded:
You may never become rich as a teacher, but you will be happy as long as you are doing something that you love. I never gave up no matter how difficult managing all of my responsibilities became. I kept a college plan in my bag at all times in order to remind myself how far I've come and how close I am to success.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I was the first female in my family to graduate high school. Continuing my education was challenging, but I am proof that it is possible.
I was raised by my grandparents, so finances were tight and financing college was impossible without financial aid and multiple jobs. But, I made it work.
My neighborhood was a difficult one to live in. The majority of the kids my age in the neighborhood did not go on to obtain a degree or even attempt college.