[PAEE] Education advice?

[rroperti at zoominternet.net]

Hi Stephanie, Welcome to the listserve! You have a good idea to think this all through and seek all the advise and information you can. I also agree having more options is wise, although teaching jobs in western PA are still scarce. Now that our students are being taught the enviornment and ecology standards, the demand should increas. I am not sure what all possibilities would be available in ecopsychology, but we have a live-in school near me where troubled students use environmental activities to work thru their emotional problems. That might be a good combination for someone with your interests. 

Check our website, www.paee.net. to find contact information on your Regioanl Director. Tim Hart is in the NW, went to Slippery Rock, and is a teacher. He may have some thoughts for you. Consider attending our March conference for networking. Good luck. Ruth
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  From: Stephanie 
  To: paee at actionpa.org 
  Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:41 AM
  Subject: [PAEE] Education advice?


  Hi everyone,

  I joined the list to see what I could learn although I am not yet in this field.  I would love to make a career change to environmental education, though, and wondered if anyone could give me some advice.

  I was looking at going for a Masters in biology (going for a second Bachelor's would actually cost me more as it would have to come entirely out of my own pocket).  I am considering getting certified as a secondary teacher at the same time, which would add about a year to the program.

  My eventual goal would be to work at an environmental center rather than in a secondary school (although I'm also considering research).  I feel like the options in my area may be limited and I need to keep them open, which is part of the reason for teacher certification.  (I am also interested in ecopsychology, but I don't see that as something that could be a full-time career, rather more of a subset of a psychology practice.)

  So, my first question is, can anyone make sense out of my confusion and give me advice on my possible education choices?

  My second question is, I live in northwest PA, and it seems a little quieter up here compared to others regions in the state.  (I would like to stay up here if possible after graduating.)  Anyone from the area?

  Thanks so much, and sorry to make this such a long first post!

  Stephanie



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