Tanya Millner
CT State Colleges and Universities
Hartford, CT USA
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Tanya's work combines: Education, Design, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Georgetown University
Graduate Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Northeastern University
Doctorate
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
The George Washington University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning:
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Graduate Degree: English Language and Literature, General
Doctorate: Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Went to college
2.
Changed major twice, changed professional goals
3.
Had to take summer courses to make up losses
4.
Made it to graduate school
5.
Teaching assistantship
6.
Unfulfilled, moved to a research-focused assistantship
7.
Worked with underprepared students
8.
Led to a fulfilling teaching and administrative position, found my calling
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
Your scores are too low; you are not college-level.
How I responded:
I was able to find a team of supporters to help me drown out the noise I heard.