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Michelle's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, General
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor's Degree
Sociology, General
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Child, Family, and School Social Workers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Graduated from college.
2.
Pursued and pursued and pursued some more, different jobs in social service.
3.
Stayed home and raised my children for 10 years.
4.
Pursued, pursued and pursued even more to get back in the field.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Its very hard and demanding work. Not everyone is cut out to do this work. You will have to make many sacrifices, including your family.
How I responded:
I had such a strong desire to work with people and make a difference in their lives. That was enough for me.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
supporting my children as a single mom in a field that does not financially compensate a person for their time, energy and impact