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Kristy's work combines: Education, Writing, 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
California State University, Long Beach
Graduate Degree
Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Certification
credential
California State University, San Bernardino
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a School Psychologist:
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology
Certification: Credential
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Bachelor's degree
2.
Master's degree in clinical psych
3.
Getting my credential
4.
Working and settling down at Edison
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
After I got out of school with my credential to work in schools, they had big budget cuts and I had a lot of trouble finding a job. I had to move back in with my parents after years of schooling and independence.
How I responded:
I eventually was able to get a job at the school district.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
As a first generation college student, navigating the university system and graduate school was a challenge. Now I help others on the same path!