What Type Of Person Thrives In The Education Industry According To A President At Admission Masters
Jenny, President at Admission Masters, finds immense fulfillment in contributing to the "journey of education," a universal experience, by providing resources and support to students navigating their identities and academic paths; the goal is to be remembered as someone who made a positive impact, leaving students feeling "I'm so glad Jenny was there."
Education, Mentorship, Student Development, Higher Education, Career Guidance
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Job Title
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Jenny Wheatley
President
Admission Masters
UCLA (Graduated in 2010)
Johns Hopkins University Masters in Education and Certification in School Leadership
Anthropology, Sociology
Education
Consulting
Pell Grant Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Being part of the education industry and contributing to students' success is very rewarding.
2. Helping students navigate the complexities of education and self-discovery is a significant aspect of the job.
3. The goal is to be remembered as a positive influence and a source of support in students' educational journeys.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I think education is something everyone has to go through. You have to go to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school. It's something everybody generally experiences.
I feel like some people would argue that education is the "silver bullet." It allows you to have networks, success, and resources. It's unfortunate that there's so much inequity and a quality gap in education across the nation.
Regardless, being a part of an industry that's doing what we can to provide the resources students need to be successful is important. We help them along this sometimes confusing and overwhelming road and journey of education.
This is also the time when students are trying to figure themselves out, their identities, and who they are. They're exploring their cultural and sexual identities, and other similar things during their teenage years.
Specifically helping students in that part of my industry, I love being a part of their growth and journey the most. You can always remember your favorite teachers throughout your K-12 journey, but you can also remember your least favorite teachers.
I want to be remembered as someone that made a difference. I want students to feel like, "I'm so glad [teacher's name] was there because now I can do what I'm doing now." Because they were there, students get the support they need to be where they are today. Being able to be a part of that is very special.
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