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Carrie's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Brea Olinda High School
Bachelor's Degree
Sociology with Teaching Credential in Math
Pepperdine University
Graduate Degree
School Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential
California State University, Long Beach
Graduate Degree
Education, General
University of California, Santa Barbara
Doctorate
Teaching and Learning
University of California, Santa Barbara
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Associate Professor of Teacher Education:
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology with Teaching Credential in Math
Graduate Degree: School Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Doctorate: Teaching and Learning
Graduate Degree: Education, General
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You're such a good student. Why would you want to become a teacher? They don't make any money.
How I responded:
As a teacher and professor, every day I have the opportunity to touch and inspire lives for good. By preparing teachers, my work ripples out to classrooms all over the world. My work with college students is especially gratifying. I am privileged to share students' four-year Pepperdine journey with them as they navigate the transitional years between childhood and adulthood and equip themselves to serve and lead through their chosen vocation. That's meaningful work!