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Tish Dawson

Tish Dawson

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Tish's work combines: Philosophy & Religion, Travel, and Being Creative

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Day In The Life

University Instructor

I teach college students apparel design.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Dominican

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education

    Dominican University

  • Graduate Degree

    Fashion Merchandising

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education

Graduate Degree: Fashion Merchandising

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    First, I sewed as a child creating my own clothes.

  • 2.

    Then, I taught at a fabric shop.

  • 3.

    Then, I pursued my graduate degree and acted as an assistant teacher.

  • 4.

    Then, I completed my degree and taught my own classes. Now, I travel and enjoy freedom.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    You don't want to do that.

  • How I responded:

    I followed the path the noise insisted on me not following.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Overbearing family/dad.