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Online Advanced Degree

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As I approach the commencement of my online master's program, I am growing more excited and a little anxious. I recognize this is normal. I wanted some information on how to prepare myself and after reading some good tips, I decided to re/post them for my readers...  http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/690AEF5C/How-to-Survive-Your-Online-Masters-Degree-Program/ Remember: You are capable of things far beyond your imagination. Be open to detours the new path provides along this novice journey. Best Regards to achieving your goal of earning an advanced degree! UPDATE: I completed my Saint Joseph University Ed.M in Special Education degree courses in December 2015 and walked May 2016. I was not going to attend graduation initially; however, all the hard work I put forth and the support my immediately family gave warranted a happy ceremony of closure. The work was tedious and at times seemed never ending. Between the January 2014 and December 2015 terms I had a w

PSA: Apply to Teach Through a Substitute Agency ASAP

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT... Here is why I suggest joining a substituting agency post-graduation, for certified educators: I proudly graduated from "the"  Temple University in May (see pride hastags below)! A week after graduating I received my state of Pennsylvania teaching certification and as instructed by my valued College of Education professors and other respected educators, I contacted Kelly Educational Staffing  (also referred to as Kelly Services) to inquire about the process of enrolling with their company for hire. In April I took a day off from student-teaching to attend a job fair for educators at Neumann University, to seek out employers and recruiters. Each agency provided a list of required documents including proof of certification along with transcripts or my degree and the standard clearances. I obtained the contact information and web address for all the local substitute staffing agencies and tacked the documents to my bulletin board. I only applied