How We Did It: Multiple Pathways into Education Careers
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Showing up for students so they know their voices matter. Learn more on Diana Rodriguez's why.
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Learn how Glenn Jenkins made the switch from telecommunications engineer to teacher in his early 40s, when he and his wife were about to have their first child.
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Learn why Glenn Jenkins made the switch from telecommunications engineer to teacher in his early 40s, when he and his wife were about to have their first child.
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Read more about Alex’s pathway from high school teacher academy to paraeducator to certified teacher
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Once a student in high school teacher academy, now a mentor. Learn more about Alex Castro-Wilson's why.
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Read about Tenea Jones' story on her educational pathway towards becoming an assistant principal at TAF@Saghalie 6-12, Federal Way Public Schools.
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Read about how Tenea Jones, Assistant Principal at TAF@Saghalie 6-12, Federal Way Public Schools got a seat at the table, putting youth voices first.