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Annie's work combines: Education, Technology, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Sociology, General
University of Colorado Boulder
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Elementary School Teachers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Birthing and Parenting Knowledge and Skills
Graduate Degree: Holocaust and Related Studies
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Always loved school and my teachers and knew I wanted to be a teacher from a young age.
2.
Volunteered in elementary school classrooms during high school.
3.
Majored in Sociology and Education at Boulder.
4.
Continued volunteering in classrooms throughout college.
5.
Graduated from college and student taught in a third grade classroom in Denver.
6.
Was offered a teaching position in first grade in Denver.
7.
Moved back to California after teaching for 2 years in Denver.
8.
Substitute taught for 2 years before being hired in Irvine, where I have been for the past 8 years.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Since I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and I took all the steps to make that happen, I was never told by anyone that I couldn't do it. As an experienced teacher today though, I feel like there is always something more for me to be doing or learning. For example, technology has become a major part of education and I often feel like I am not doing enough even though I try the newest trends and attend professional technology workshops. It seems there is always someone who is doing more!
How I responded:
When I feel that I am not doing enough to be up to date on technology in the classroom, I try to put myself out there by learning from a colleague or attending more workshops. I try not to be too hard on myself and think about where I am now compared to where I first was when I started teaching. There is always going to be something new to learn and someone who has learned it before you but working with and learning from others can be a great resource!