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Ruth's work combines: Writing, Science, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Charter Oak High School
Bachelor's Degree
Dual Degrees in Neuropsychology and English & World Literature
Pitzer College
Graduate Degree
School Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Certification
Creative Writing Certificate - General/Non-fiction
University of California, Los Angeles
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Researcher:
Bachelor's Degree: Dual Degrees in Neuropsychology and English & World Literature
Graduate Degree: School Psychology
Certification: Creative Writing Certificate - General/Non-fiction
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
How can you possibly start over as a single mom of two boys and go back to school to pursue a degree in neuropsychology and become a researcher at the age of 50? It is way too late for that. You don't have what it takes.
How I responded:
If you are being called to pursue something that seems bigger than yourself, you must be brave, charge forward boldly into the unknown, and tell your inner critic to get out of your way. The world needs what you have to offer and you will be given the strength and endurance to accomplish the task.