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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Clermont Northeastern
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology
Northern Kentucky University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Judge's Assistant:
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Graduating high school and college, not knowing my major in college.
2.
I switched majors four times—I picked psychology because it was interesting and I didn't mind studying for psychology exams.
3.
I accepted my first job as a substance abuse counselor out of college and worked for three years.
4.
I realized I didn't like counseling or my current career path.
5.
I applied for a career in the criminal justice field and accepted a job as a probation officer.
6.
I've been with my current employer for almost 19 years and I've held several different positions.
7.
I started a family while balancing my career.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
I'd hear discouragement about personal matters. Also, finances and going through college was a bit harder.
How I responded:
I pushed through and am now a successful business women, who has a loving family and is happy at this point in my life.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Seek guidance and support from your family and those who can help guide you in making the best decisions for your future goals. Set realistic and attainable goals for yourself, and remember it's okay to not have all the answers right now.