COLLEGE CAREER KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staff college career

COLLEGE & CAREER! KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staff college & career presentation!

WELCOME! Here’s what you’ll find in this presentation and why: ● ● The following slides share information about the college and career choices of our teachers and staff at Kimball Elementary Read each slide carefully, they include information about their careers, education, , and advice We put this presentation together because talking about your future is important to us We want you to know that we believe in you and we want you to believe in yourselves by: ● Getting inspired to think about your future ● Dreaming about your career and educational opportunities ● Thinking about what talents you have to contribute to the world ● Setting goals for success We hope you enjoy this presentation. Let’s get started!

MS. STEINER, PRINCIPAL What I wanted to be when I grew up First Female Major League Baseball Player; Forensic Scientist Jobs I’ve Had Waitress, Office Manager/Bookkeeper; Marketing Manager; Teacher Colleges Attended California State University, Sacramento; California State University, Hayward; Stanford University; St. Mary’s University of California Advice for You Always try your hardest in school and do the best you can, so you can have options when you graduate (ex. Going to college, trade school, or starting a career).

DR. ROAT, VICE-PRINCIPAL What I wanted to be when I grew up Actress or Teacher Colleges Attended Los Medanos College, University of California, Santa Cruz; California State University, Hayward; Chapman/Brandman University; Saint Mary’s College of California Jobs I’ve Had Anthropology Tutor, Elementary Teacher, Resource Specialist Advice for You Take notes in class; write dates/times of important events or classes on a calendar; plan out your study time each week and stick to it; connect with people with similar goals and work together; do not be discouraged by setbacks – learn from them and keep moving forward.

MS. ENGLEHART, TK TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up A Veterinarian Colleges Attended California Poliytechnic State University (aka Cal Poly, SLO); California State Universty, East Bay Advice for you Find what makes you happy and find a job related to that. Be open to new experiences, because you never know what really makes you happy until you try to do many things. Jobs I’ve Had Worked with Asian Elephants at Marine World Africa, USA

MS. CARTER, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be a movie producer. Jobs I’ve Had Waitress; Tutor; Secretary; Substitute Teacher; Hostess; Department Store Salesperson Colleges Attended Hampton University; San Jose State University Advice for You No one can take your education from you!

MS. MYERS, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Jobs I’ve Had What I wanted to be when I grew up Airline Stewardess Teacher for 26 years Colleges Attended University of California, Santa Barbara; California State University, Sacramento Advice for you Always believe in yourself and your dreams.

MS. REYNOLDS, FIRST GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Singer/Songwriter Colleges Attended Bethany University Advice for You Push yourself to do your best to fulfill your dreams. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t. Jobs I’ve Had Teaching in a private school.

MS. HANSEN, FIRST GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up I wanted to be a nurse. Until I later learned all the details of the position and realized I did not like blood. I then looked into Early Child Development and wanted to a Pre-School Teacher, until I learned I needed a higher paying position. I then shifted to public school teaching. I LOVE the younger grades. Colleges Attended Los Medanos College; Brigham Young University Advice for you If you thinking about what you want to do when you grow up, find a job/career doing something you really like to do. Because you will be spending a lot of hours each day and a lot of years doing that job/career. So you need to like, enjoy, and want to do that work. Jobs I’ve Had Mc. Caulou’s Department Store and other Retail Stores

MS. WEINSTEIN, FIRST GRADE TEACHER Colleges Attended Advice for You Work hard because good grades and knowledge are important to have so that you can make good decisions about what kind of job you want to do for the rest of your life. Knowledge is power! What I wanted to be when I grew up University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Los Angeles; Chapman University Surgeon Jobs I’ve Had Operations Manager Bed Bath & Beyond, Oakland San Francisco

MS. MARTIN, SECOND GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Teacher Advice for you Be open to lots of different options because who we are and what we want or think we want is always changing. Jobs I’ve Had Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Retail Sales, Office Receptionist, Cookie Maker at Ms. Field’s Cookies, Substitute Teacher Colleges Attended California State University, Hayward

MS. RIVERS, SECOND GRADE TEACHER Colleges Attended San Jose City College; Evergreen Valley College; Mesa Community College; Los Medanos College; California State University, Hayward; University of California, Berkeley Advice for You College can be a great steppingstone as it can provide you with knowledge, opportunities for meeting new people, and open doors for jobs you never knew were available. Any job is a great place to start your career. You won’t know what you’ll like or dislike until you try it first! Your first job does not have to be your forever job. Never stop looking for a job that gives you joy! Jobs I’ve Had Temporary Office Worker, Bilingual Aide, Retail Cashier, What I wanted to Pre-School Teacher, Credit Card be when I grew up Customer Service Representative I really didn’t think about life as an adult.

MS. GALLAUGHER, THIRD GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Veterinarian Jobs I’ve Had Retail Sales Management, Real Estate Residential Appraiser and then VP Manager of District Real Estate Department, Independent Contractor – Pony Parties & Petting Zoo’s, Small Business Owner, Teacher Colleges Attended Mt. San Antonio Junior College, AA; California State University Fullerton, BA in Business Administration; University of Phoenix, MA, Masters in Education Advice for You Do your best in school and in life. Please plan for your future, whether you want to enter the trades (electrician, plumber, mechanic, hairstylist, etc. ) or the college path. Be happy in the field you choose and pursue it with passion and enthusiasm.

MS. STENBERG, THIRD GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Social Worker Colleges Attended University of Northern Iowa; University of Montana; Chapman University Jobs I’ve Had Family Service Worker for Head Start and a Social Worker for a program in Iowa. Advice for You Go after what you want – don’t let anything stand in your way.

MS. RAMOS, FOURTH GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Teacher or Lawyer Colleges Attended Holy Names University (for B. A. ) and Chaminde University of Honolulu, Hawaii Advice for you Go to community college for the first two years and then transfer to a four-year college. Jobs I’ve Had Teacher in Hayward Unified School District, Worked for Hawaii Department of Education

MS. VARGAS, FOURTH GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Jobs I’ve Had CEO of a large corporation Transportation and Logistics Manager, Human Resources Manager, Retail Management Colleges Attended Advice for You San Jose State University; Masters of Business Administration Go to college because it makes you a better person, not because you want an important, fancy job.

MS. LAMBERT, FOURTH/FIFTH GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Veterinarian, FBI Agent, Cartoonist Colleges Attended Saint Mary’s College of California (for B. A. ); and University of Hawaii in Manoa (P. D. in Elementary Education) Jobs I’ve Had Accounts receivable clerk at a college Advice for You Start exploring your interests now and try to volunteer at a workplace or shadow a person in the career you are interested in doing.

MS. CONNOLLY, FIFTH GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Journalist Jobs I’ve Had Marketing for Special Olympics Colleges Attended California State University, East Bay Advice for You Study and go to community college for two years. Journalist

MR. KENT, FIFTH GRADE TEACHER What I wanted to be when I grew up Writer/Journalist, Engineer/Architect, Biologist/Chemist, and a Catholic Priest Colleges Attended Diablo Valley College; Los Medanos College (Soccer Player); San Francisco State University; Chapman University Jobs I’ve Had Newspaper Delivery, Lifeguard, Marshall’s Department Store, Athletic Trainer, Gym Manager, Housing Construction, Worked with Children with Disabilities, Physical Therapy Aide, Advice for You A goal and a dream are not the same. A goal is something you build for yourself. A goal is real and takes work. Sometimes you will have to change your goals and it’s okay. Sometimes you will take time to figure out what you want and that’s okay too. Keep working. Ask for help. Life will get in your way, but you will succeed if you never give up. P. S. You get to decide what “success” means to you, and that might take some time also.

MS. BAKER, SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER Jobs I’ve Had Erik’s Deli, Scientific Technologies, New Haven Adult School (Grants and Teacher), Teacher in Newark Unified School District and New Haven School District Advice for You Plan early! College is not for everyone, but you need some kind of training! Colleges Attended Chabot College, Ohlone College, California State University, Hayward, Chapman University What I wanted to be when I grew up Teacher

MS. DENOVI RODRIGUEZ, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR What I wanted to be when I grew up A Teacher Advice for you Reach for the Stars! Anything is possible if you put your mind to it! Jobs I’ve Had Manager Transportation Company, Edible Arrangements, HR Payroll Colleges Attended Los Medanos College

MS. FERNANDEZ, SCHOOL COUNELOR What I wanted to be when I grew up Colleges Attended I wanted to be a lawyer. Jobs I’ve Had Babysitter, Summer Camp Counselor, Hostess, Lead Caller at Telephone Outreach Program for U. C. S. C. , Director at SCORE Educational Center, Therapist at Community Agencies, Therapist, Elementary School Counselor University of California, Santa Cruz; Diablo Valley College; St. Mary’s University of California Advice for You Believe in yourself! Be curious about everything, listen with your heart and be a lifelong learner!

College & Career Some questions for you to think about… What do you want to do when you grow up? What problem do you want to solve? How do you want to help your community/ or the planet? As well as credit to Ms. I. Preciado