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003: Many Paths to a Bright Future with Patricia Turner, M.Ed

Patricia Turner, M.Ed., received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master of Education degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont. With 30+ years of experience in education with students from grade 7 through university, she brings the perspective of a teacher, administrator, counselor, professor, and parent, and is in year 16 of serving as a GEAR UP outreach counselor in Vermont.

Today’s topic can be a tough one for parents! What do you do when your teen decides that college is not for them? Patricia shares her perspectives as an educator and how the future is still bright for a lot of teens who choose an alternative path. Don’t panic!

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Episode Sponsored by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation"Geat Up"

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“The path is not always straight and that’s something I try to hold in my heart and have it inform my work with students everyday.”

“It’s really important to understand and help students and families recognize that there are many paths to fulfilling lives and fulfilling careers.”

“Help young people broaden their horizons through experience, to hopefully land on one or more things that help them find that thing that they love and drive them towards fulfilling that part of their lives.”

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