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Gerald's work combines: Education, Technology, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Wayne State University
Graduate Degree
Masters of Divinity
Wesley Theological Semonary
Doctorate
Doctor of Ministry
Wesley Theological Seminary
Vocational
Food Technology and Processing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Substitute teacher:
Bachelor's Degree: Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Graduate Degree: Masters of Divinity
Doctorate: Doctor of Ministry
Vocational: Food Technology and Processing
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I earned a BS in Biology.
2.
I worked as a microbiologist with the Food and Drug Administration.
3.
I worked as a program analyst with the FDA.
4.
I worked as a information technologist with USDA
5.
I worked as consumer advocate in Washington, DC.
6.
I started my own business finding information in U.S. government files.
7.
I obtained a Masters and Doctorate degrees.
8.
I worked as a private criminal defense investigator.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
That I was good material for a ministry with the Unitarian-Universalist.
How I responded:
I discussed my rejection by my denomination with the Dean of Students at the seminary I was attending who encouraged me to continue my education.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents could not afford to send me to college—there were eight children. I was able to obtain a federal student loan. In order to attend MIT, my employer, the US Food and Drug Administration, paid my educational expenses and my salary.