Favorite Parts of Working in the Education Industry as a Dean of Culture and Instruction
Ernesto, Dean of Culture & Instruction at Summit Public Schools, appreciates the "type of people" in education—those "motivated by doing good for the greater good"—and finds fulfillment in contributing to the future by working with young people. This passion for service and shaping the future is a key driver in their career.
Education, Youth Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Community
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Ernesto Umaña
Dean of Culture & Instruction
Summit Public Schools
UC Riverside, 2011
Harvard University, Master in Public Policy
Political Science, American Studies
Education
Human Resources (HR)
HSI Grad, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Working in education allows you to collaborate with people motivated by service and a desire to improve the future.
2. The field is filled with individuals who are passionate about young people and their potential.
3. Those in education have the opportunity to contribute to the development of future generations according to their values and beliefs.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
What I enjoy most about being in this industry is that, typically, the type of people who end up working in schools and education, and with young people, are motivated by doing good. They are motivated by doing good for the greater good, and by service, and are hopeful for the future.
I think the folks who are in this work are often drawn to young people because we know they are the future. We want to do our part to contribute to the forming of that future in the way that we believe is best suited for our world.