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marilyn's work combines: Writing, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University
Graduate Degree
Special Education and Teaching, General
Western Kentucky University
Certification
Rank 1, Special Education- Learning and Behavior Disorders
Murray State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Author, Retired Special Education Teacher:
Bachelor's Degree: Elementary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Special Education and Teaching, General
Certification: Rank 1, Special Education- Learning and Behavior Disorders
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Graduate High School
2.
Enroll in College and attend one year
3.
Marry and quit college before second semester was completed.
4.
Legal Separation
5.
Reunite and have a child
6.
Travel to other side of world
7.
Divorce and reenroll in college
8.
Finish Bachelors in Elementary Education-Complete to Masters in Special Education
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
You won't make it through college with your low math aptitude.
How I responded:
I held on to my dream of becoming a teacher. It seemed like a dream when I first set up my apartment ready for the first day at college. The math obstacle reared its head as I encountered it first to fail. When I regrouped, I found a math course that gave me a step up to the harder algebra. Then, I passed it but barely. Still a pass was all I needed.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder was not so prevalent or well known when I grew up. I was restless and had difficulty focusing on tasks in school. Often I brought my work home to complete in my alone time. My achievement suffered.