What Type Of Person Thrives In Education According To An Andrew Hill Activities Director
Success in education, according to Hong, an Activities Director, hinges on a genuine love for students and a strong internal "why"—a clear sense of purpose that sustains one through challenging days. This grounding is crucial because the field presents "a lot of moving parts," demanding resilience and commitment.
Love of children, Strong sense of purpose, Resilience, Passion for education, Dedication
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Hong Ha Hoang
Activities Director
Andrew Hill High School
University of Washington, 2015
Alliant International University, Masters in Education
Biology & Related Sciences, Psychology
Education
Education
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Love of working with students is essential.
2. A strong sense of purpose is crucial for navigating challenges in the field.
3. Resilience is needed to handle both discouraging and rewarding aspects of the job
Transcript
How would you typically describe people who thrive in your field?
People who generally thrive in my field love children. I also think that working with students requires having a really strong "why" – why are you in this field?
It's important to ground yourself because teaching and working in education is difficult. There are a lot of moving parts, and some days can be discouraging, while others are great.
Just having a strong sense of your purpose, like why you are in education and in this role, can really help someone persevere.
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