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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Check our website, <A
href="http://www.paee.net">www.paee.net</A>. 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</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=stepha7@gmail.com href="mailto:stepha7@gmail.com">Stephanie</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=paee@actionpa.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:41
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [PAEE] Education advice?</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr>Hi everyone,<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.)<BR><BR>So, my first question is, can anyone make sense
out of my confusion and give me advice on my possible education
choices?<BR><BR>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?<BR><BR>Thanks so much, and sorry to make this such a long first
post!<BR><BR>Stephanie<BR></DIV>
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