Educational Support Professionals
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Where did you go to school and what is your previous job experience?
I went to North Hennepin Community College and the University of Minnesota.
My previous job experience consists of: working at Campfire USA, as a Program Coordinator for after school programming. In addition to that, I worked at a high school (Kennedy) out in Bloomington as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the CIP room (Autism). Prior to that, I was doing some substitute paraprofessional work in the Osseo School District with autism in elementary, middle, and high school.
When was your first year at Park Center?
2006
Why did you choose your profession?
Knowledge is Power. The more you know, the further you will go in life. Getting an education is what is important.
What is your favorite quote?
Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.
In what room(s) can you commonly be found?
I can be found in room 309 (Mrs. Peerbolte)
Additional Comments(hobbies)?
I volunteer at a club downtown (club 3 Degrees). Most likely you can find me there. Also, emailing, networking, internet, walking, listening to music, etc.
Advice for students going to college?
College is the best decision a person can make. Doing so will get a better job.
Biggest pet peeve?
People that talk on their cell phone while they are driving.
Sum up your career at Park Center in one word
Interesting.
If you were required to find a different job than what you are currently doing, what would you choose?
Most likely working in a nonprofit like Campfire or another organization.