Duncan Hubbell
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA USA
"Let people know your name and your reputation. Stand out from others."
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Duncan's work combines: Education, Law, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
West Springfield High School
Bachelor's Degree
Special Education and Teaching, General
University of Virginia
Graduate Degree
Special Education and Teaching, General
Old Dominion University
Certification
Basic Law Enforcement
Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy
Vocational
Submarine Officers' Basic Course
Naval Submarine School
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Adjunct Instructor:
Bachelor's Degree: Education, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Joined the Army.
2.
Went to the United States Military Academy at West Point, but found out that I did not fit there.
3.
Went to a community college and studied psychology. While there, I did volunteer work with those identified as having an intellectual disability that were placed in an institution.
4.
Transferred to the University of Virginia and changed my major to special education.
5.
Taught in an institution.
6.
Was a police officer.
7.
Returned to teaching working with children identified as having developmental delays.
8.
Joined the Navy. Ended up going to the submarine school and served on various submarines and staffs. After being injured, left the Navy and returned to teaching.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
I have heard that you need a Ph.D. or that these positions are very hard to find.
How I responded:
Get your graduate degree and a lot of experience. Also, do some research and present at local and national conferences. This prepares you to teach, and it demonstrates interest in performing research and sharing it with others. Meet people. Stand out. It can happen.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I am ADHD. I was a lousy student in school. However, when I found my passion (psychology/special education), I found meaning in my life. It motivated me to do well.