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Roger's work combines: Education, Design, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
Some High School
James Madison High School
Bachelor's Degree
History
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate Degree
History, General
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Certification
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:
Bachelor's Degree: History
Graduate Degree: History, General
Certification: Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
At 16 got my first job.
2.
Graduated High School
3.
Began college career at San Antonio Community College.
4.
Started working in Loss Prevention.
5.
Got kicked out of San Antonio Community College for academic probation.
6.
Got married and started a family.
7.
Made the decision with my wife to go back to school and become a teacher.
8.
Started at MECHS in 2013.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
That there is little pay and the students can be difficult.
How I responded:
Its not about the money but about altruism.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I did not take ownership of my learning and did not know how I liked to learn.
I had a difficult time engaging in my own learning.