How Identity Has Influenced a Principal at California High School's Career
Jennifer, an Armenian woman and high school principal, shared how cultural expectations to pursue careers like "doctors and lawyers" influenced career choices within the community. The principal encourages students to prioritize passion, stating, "you can be successful in any role that you're passionate about," thus advocating for career paths aligned with individual interests over societal pressures.
Career Exploration, Overcoming Challenges, Motivation, Inspiring, Achieving Goals
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Jennifer Movsessian
Principal
California High School
UCLA 2013
LMU- Masters in Elementary Education and CSUSM Masters in School Administration
Political Science, American Studies
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Education
Video Highlights
1. Don't let expectations determine your career path. Pursue careers you're passionate about for success.
2. Cultural expectations can influence career choices, but passion should be prioritized.
3. Success is achievable in any field you're passionate about, regardless of societal expectations
Transcript
As an Armenian woman, how has that impacted how you navigate your career?
A lot of parents in our culture and community expect us to become doctors or lawyers. I encourage you all to pursue careers that genuinely interest you, that fill your bucket, and that excite you.
You can be successful in any role you're passionate about. So, don't let those external expectations determine your path.
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