Career Roadmap
Lisa's work combines: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Kent State University at Kent
Graduate Degree
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Kent State University at Kent
Doctorate
Education, General
Walden University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Instructional Coordinators:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Secondary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Doctorate: Education, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I wanted to be a writer or a musician. I loved writing and playing music.
2.
I realized I might not be a rock star, so I decided to share my love of writing by teaching.
3.
I became a teacher and was bothered by inequality in school funding & student opportunities.
4.
I became a high-school principal fueled by my desire to expand access and equity in education.
5.
After 5 years as an administrator, I was exhausted and "burned out." My students deserved better.
6.
I left education and worked for an online entertainment company as a writer and editor.
7.
I got a call from a company asking if I would be interested in working in higher education.
8.
I have worked for them ever since, expanding access and equity in higher education.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
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Experiences and challenges that shaped me
When I left my job as a high-school administrator, I thought I had thrown away everything I worked for. Little did I realize that by following my passion and desire, I would end up being able to make a positive impact at a larger scale.