This past year, as a second year graduate student in the MSCD program, I worked for two different schools as their Speech-Language Specialist. I was fortunate to work for Middle Twp Public Schools and Cape May County Special Services, two very different settings, but both very rewarding. While working, I remained a full-time student, taking classes 2-3x a week. It was exhausting to say the least, but extremely beneficial for my education and experience. I loved working with the students I was so fortunate to meet and the colleagues I worked with and learned from.
This summer, I am currently placed at HealthSouth Rehabilitation facility. I LOVE this placement and am SO grateful to have the opportunity to work with these patients. I am working with adults over the age of 18 who present with TBI(s), strokes, and several other neurological or orthopedic damages or disorders. I am also taking three classes this summer while also studying for the praxis!
I have been offered and have accepted a full time position at a school district for the fall and can't wait to start! It has been quite a roller coaster these last few months, but I will forever grateful for the experience, the students/patients I've worked with, and the friends I have made along the way. Wouldn't have made it this far without the support of my cohort, "The Wolfpack" who always push me to do my best and take time to breathe when its all over!
