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Pursuing a Passion for Helping Children: My Journey

Growing up in Visalia with my family, including my two younger brothers, I’ve always cherished moments spent with loved ones, engaging in music, softball, and community events. Through various school projects and reflections—especially on child abuse—I discovered my desire to help children. Job shadowing a school counselor provided clarity that my true path lies in social work. While navigating obstacles like finances and separation from family, I remain motivated to pursue a four-year college education and find a fulfilling career in helping others.

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Pursuing a Passion for Helping Children: My Journey

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  1. Kristen Waggoner

  2. About Me • Born in Visalia • Mother, Father, 2 younger brothers • Spending time with family and friends, music • Softball, school and town events

  3. Senior Writing • UC Prompts • Topic of child abuse • Realized I strongly want to pursue helping children • Found information that can be used for future career

  4. Journals • Helped with deadlines • Helped realize the time passing • Reflected on current events • Varied from academics to family to friends

  5. Visual Representation • I grew as a person • Helped understand who I am • Realized I wanted to help others

  6. Job Shadow • Ms. Forbus • School counselor • Realized: • Similar to job • Better fit as a social worker • Helping children as a target

  7. After High School • Go to a four year • Find a career that suits me • Obstacles • Money • Distancing from family • Overcoming certain obstacles • Having that one motivator

  8. Reflection • Time flies, friends change • How you treat someone is how you’ll get treated • AVID, clubs, sports, and friends • The system at times helped me see how it will be in college • Use to choose friends wisely, time management, and

  9. Thank you for your time • “Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.” ― Ann Landers.

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