Erin Kelly
Career Technology Education Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
Travis County, TX USA
“Expect discrimination and build yourself up strong to face it head on and persist.”
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Moving several times for father's job when growing up.
Getting through high school and bachelor's degree.
Multiple family members passing away in a plane crash.
Acheiving a master's degree while teaching full time.
School cutting the course I taught for 10 years.
Losing former husband of 12 years due to drug overdose stemming from increased isolation, depression, divorce, and more.
Pandemic hybrid teaching with 3 new preps.
Motivated to work towards promotion from teaching to counseling position.
Education
High School
Humble High School
Humble High School
Bachelor
Theater Education
Texas State University
Theater Education
Texas State University
Certification/License
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Texas Standard Certification
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Texas Standard Certification
Career
Career Technology Education Teacher
I teach students interested in the Mental Health and Counseling, Business, and Hospitality and Tourism Fields.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I teach three different career courses with a large range of topics. I keep 3 calendars and maintain an online classroom for each one. I stay on top of email communication and assessment grades.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Theater Education
Theater Education
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Teachers:
"Shouldn't pursue theater tech careers due to the travel and tough conditions on women."
Challenges I Overcame
Drugs / Addiction
