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I wanted to be a Nurse

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As a child, I wanted to be a Veterinarian. Over the years, I developed an interest in helping others who I saw in the same shoes I was in at one point in my life. As a Navigator, I have the privilege to do that now.

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As a child I always had a desire to help others and I bounced around for years doing work. But, I always found that I enjoyed my work when I worked with the most in need.

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As a child, I wanted to be a doctor - I ultimately did not pursue that path, but I always wanted to help people & problem solve.

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Growing up I wanted to be an archaeologist similar to Juan. It was something I was so passionate about especially uncovering ancient civilizations. I am very interested in culture as well and I am like this with my students and their unique backgrounds. I def Love exploring and being a role model for my students. I work with students with similar backgrounds as me and I can relate to them on a personal level.

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As a child I wanted to be a teacher. In some ways I have fulfilled this wanting to educated and help the youth. 

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As a child I wanted to be a teacher. In some ways I have fulfilled this wanting to educated and help the youth. 

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There was no name for I wanted to be. Still remember writing about it... Hard to know when all the adults in my life had no idea where they would be the next day. What I did know is I wanted to grow up so I could gain control of my own life.

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As a child I wanted to be a teacher. And as soon as I became a teacher, I knew I wanted to be a counselor!

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My childhood dream was to be a broadcaster. It relates now to my current aspirations because Ive been able to use those communication skills to be a resource and guide to students.

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As a child I wanted to be a Detective.

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I wanted to be a teacher and a writer. I can relate this to my present job as an educator. I actually did go to college and became a teacher and these skills have helped me in my current job as a Navigator.

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As a child I wanted to be a scientist. I loved examining nature and watching PBS science

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As a child, I wanted to veterinarian. I always loved and was passionate about helping animals because I knew that they couldn't help themselves. I can relate this to my current profession because I love and passionate about helping my students succeed and I enjoy helping them find resources and avenues to help them be successful.

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As a child I wanted to become a psychiatrist, after completing my masters program I worked in a psychiatric hospital where I realized I wanted to work with youth.

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My childhood dream was to become a firefighter. This is relatable to what I do now because i'm able to help people. Firefighters help people physically by saving them, I believe I do my best to help students mentally. I'm able to help students think beyond their present circumstances for a better future. Both careers save lives, one is just physical and the other is mental.

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I went back and forth between wanting to be a teacher and a lawyer but I'm terrified of public speaking. I always wanted to help people and I feel that I can do that on a more personal level as a school counselor.

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I wanted to be an author. I wanted to publish a book by the age of 15. I am still creative day to day and encourage students to do the same.

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As a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian and travel journalist.  I can relate this to my present aspirations because I love exploring and helping others.  I still do this every day and travel for fun whenever I have free time.

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My childhood dream was to become a pediatrician.  I can relate this to my present aspirations because no matter what I do I want to help people, specifically those coming up behind me.