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8th grade Journey students conducted interviews of professionals from across the United States. They recorded these interviews and produced them into videos that everyone can use for a career exploration activity.
8th grade Journey students conducted interviews of professionals from across the United States. They recorded these interviews and produced them into videos that everyone can use for a career exploration activity.
For the career exploration, you will pick three of the interviews below to watch and reflect upon. The form to the right will guide you through the reflection process.
For the career exploration, you will pick three of the interviews below to watch and reflect upon. The form to the right will guide you through the reflection process.
Follow the instructions on the form to make a copy and name it correctly. Some of the questions you will complete for all three interviews you watch. Some of the questions you only complete once.
Follow the instructions on the form to make a copy and name it correctly. Some of the questions you will complete for all three interviews you watch. Some of the questions you only complete once.
Completed forms must be shared with Mrs. Schumacher to be entered in your personal career exploration file that will follow you through middle and high school. Take your time and do a good job.
Completed forms must be shared with Mrs. Schumacher to be entered in your personal career exploration file that will follow you through middle and high school. Take your time and do a good job.
Mr. Kevin McAllister is a principal engineer interviewed by Lucas. He designs, tests and installs software to support communication systems that his company designs. One of his current project is a competitor for Zoom. Mr. McAllister lives in Warminster, PA. Mr. McAllister talks about his love of learning and balancing work and family life in a career that could easily overwhelm.
Mr. Kevin McAllister is a principal engineer interviewed by Lucas. He designs, tests and installs software to support communication systems that his company designs. One of his current project is a competitor for Zoom. Mr. McAllister lives in Warminster, PA. Mr. McAllister talks about his love of learning and balancing work and family life in a career that could easily overwhelm.
Emily interviewed Dr. Christine Mulligan, who lives in Weehawken, NJ. She is a psychologist who has worked in schools, private practice and is beginning a new role working for the NYPD. Dr. Mulligan talks about the various roles she has taken in helping clients and the changes she has undertaken in order to continue providing that help through the pandemic.
Emily interviewed Dr. Christine Mulligan, who lives in Weehawken, NJ. She is a psychologist who has worked in schools, private practice and is beginning a new role working for the NYPD. Dr. Mulligan talks about the various roles she has taken in helping clients and the changes she has undertaken in order to continue providing that help through the pandemic.
Dr. Goyne is an audiologist who joined David for an interview from his office in West Chester. He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA. Audiologists help patients cope with hearing loss and hearing issues. Dr. Goyne works with both children and adults. Dr. Goyne talks about his role in helping patients and familes and gives everyone advice to protect their hearing.
Dr. Goyne is an audiologist who joined David for an interview from his office in West Chester. He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA. Audiologists help patients cope with hearing loss and hearing issues. Dr. Goyne works with both children and adults. Dr. Goyne talks about his role in helping patients and familes and gives everyone advice to protect their hearing.
Dr. Seth Ashman is a physics professor at Providence College in Rhode Island. He studies molecular spectroscopy and teaches physics courses. Molecular spectroscopy uses lasers aimed at various compounds to analyze them. Dr. Ashman talks about the balance of teaching, researching, and public outreach in his career.
Dr. Seth Ashman is a physics professor at Providence College in Rhode Island. He studies molecular spectroscopy and teaches physics courses. Molecular spectroscopy uses lasers aimed at various compounds to analyze them. Dr. Ashman talks about the balance of teaching, researching, and public outreach in his career.
Leah interviewed Mr. Andrew Wassenich. Mr. Wassenich is a lead outreach coordinator for Miriam's Kitchen in Washington DC. He works with other organizations to provide shelter, longterm healthcare and basic necessities to the homeless community of Washington DC. Mr. Wassenich talks about a rewarding career and the challenges the pandemic creates in helping people in need.
Leah interviewed Mr. Andrew Wassenich. Mr. Wassenich is a lead outreach coordinator for Miriam's Kitchen in Washington DC. He works with other organizations to provide shelter, longterm healthcare and basic necessities to the homeless community of Washington DC. Mr. Wassenich talks about a rewarding career and the challenges the pandemic creates in helping people in need.
Sadie interviewed Dr. Margaret Cunniff. Dr. Cunniff works for the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team as a data analyst helping the team utilize analytics. She also is doctor of neurology. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Cunniff describes how she applied the skills and knowledge she gained training as a doctor and applied it to a unique, unanticipated and interesting career.
Sadie interviewed Dr. Margaret Cunniff. Dr. Cunniff works for the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team as a data analyst helping the team utilize analytics. She also is doctor of neurology. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Cunniff describes how she applied the skills and knowledge she gained training as a doctor and applied it to a unique, unanticipated and interesting career.
Lilia interviewed Mr. Brent Cohen. He lives in Montgomery County, outside of Philadephia, PA. He is an investor in commercial and large residential real estate. He values and purchases building to be used as longterm investments. Mr. Cohen clears up some misunderstandings about real estate investment and describes the decision-making process used to invest millions of dollars.
Lilia interviewed Mr. Brent Cohen. He lives in Montgomery County, outside of Philadephia, PA. He is an investor in commercial and large residential real estate. He values and purchases building to be used as longterm investments. Mr. Cohen clears up some misunderstandings about real estate investment and describes the decision-making process used to invest millions of dollars.
Chloe interviewed Miss Caroline Wasser. Miss Wasser works on tall sailing ships in Los Angeles, CA. She captains the ships owned by the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where she takes groups of students out onto the ocean to learn about sailing. Miss Wasser shares her path to a unique career and how she has adjusted to the pandemic.
Chloe interviewed Miss Caroline Wasser. Miss Wasser works on tall sailing ships in Los Angeles, CA. She captains the ships owned by the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where she takes groups of students out onto the ocean to learn about sailing. Miss Wasser shares her path to a unique career and how she has adjusted to the pandemic.
Ryan interviewed Mr. Brian Solomon. Mr. Solomon worked for Forbes magazine as a writer before becoming a product manager for Google, where he works on the Google Home devices. He lives in Oakland, CA. Mr. Solomon talks about the time he interviewed Mr. Donald Trump, changing careers, and his views of Google.
Ryan interviewed Mr. Brian Solomon. Mr. Solomon worked for Forbes magazine as a writer before becoming a product manager for Google, where he works on the Google Home devices. He lives in Oakland, CA. Mr. Solomon talks about the time he interviewed Mr. Donald Trump, changing careers, and his views of Google.
Emily interviewed Mr. Jason Harris. Mr. Harris is a writer living in South New Jersey. He writes about oncology research in his role as a writer and managing editor for several publications. Mr. Harris talks about planning out the articles to be used in publications, his writing techniques, and advice for those interested in writing.
Emily interviewed Mr. Jason Harris. Mr. Harris is a writer living in South New Jersey. He writes about oncology research in his role as a writer and managing editor for several publications. Mr. Harris talks about planning out the articles to be used in publications, his writing techniques, and advice for those interested in writing.
Scott interviewed Ms. Caroline Klidonas, a writer and actress from Los Angeles, CA. Ms. Klidonas talks about how she writes, advice for anyone interested in acting, how she handles criticism and rejection, and the pandemic response in CA.
Scott interviewed Ms. Caroline Klidonas, a writer and actress from Los Angeles, CA. Ms. Klidonas talks about how she writes, advice for anyone interested in acting, how she handles criticism and rejection, and the pandemic response in CA.
Laura interviewed Mrs. Michelle McAllister. Mrs. McAllister is a travel agent working and living in Warminster, PA. She works with clients to plan out vacations to various places. Disney World is the most popular destination. She discusses the challenges of working with multiple clients, providing excellent service, and the heavy burden the pandemic has put on the travel industry.
Laura interviewed Mrs. Michelle McAllister. Mrs. McAllister is a travel agent working and living in Warminster, PA. She works with clients to plan out vacations to various places. Disney World is the most popular destination. She discusses the challenges of working with multiple clients, providing excellent service, and the heavy burden the pandemic has put on the travel industry.
Noah interviewed Ms. Nancy Donnell-Pineda. Ms. Donnell-Pineda lives in Tucson, Arizona and is a workplace wellness coordinator and birth coach. She talks with Noah about people she has helped find a way to incorporate physical health into their careers and the drug-free method of childbirth she teaches.
Noah interviewed Ms. Nancy Donnell-Pineda. Ms. Donnell-Pineda lives in Tucson, Arizona and is a workplace wellness coordinator and birth coach. She talks with Noah about people she has helped find a way to incorporate physical health into their careers and the drug-free method of childbirth she teaches.
Alyse interviewed Mr. Justin Tuerk. Mr. Tuerk lives and works in San Diego, CA, where is runs numerous art and technical labs for San Diego university. Mr. Tuerk talks with Alyse about his path to this career, following your interests, and the importance of enjoying what you do.
Alyse interviewed Mr. Justin Tuerk. Mr. Tuerk lives and works in San Diego, CA, where is runs numerous art and technical labs for San Diego university. Mr. Tuerk talks with Alyse about his path to this career, following your interests, and the importance of enjoying what you do.
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