“This was an earlier recording while school was still in session”
Rockell is an Author and a Professional Speaker. Rockell's role as a school counselor has allowed her to help teens and young adults identify their career paths.
In this episode of Higher Education Advocates Podcast:
04:46 - What are Rockell’s suggestions for the first-generation college students during this pandemic?
06:32 - For first-generation college students what should they be focusing on right now? So they'd be ready to go in the fall?
09:01 - Rockell share’s about the book she wrote and how it could be a good resource and tool for students and undergraduates.
10:39 - Rockell share’s few examples of how a student succeeds in school with everything that’s happening now especially this COVID-19.
12:02 - Rockell gives tips on how to take care of yourself during this time?
12:35 - Rockell’s book talked about the importance of emotional intelligence, how to be aware of your emotions, and being aware of others also.
14:47 - Rockell share’s her thoughts on how students succeed in life when something like COVID-19 comes their way?
15:24 - Why and how to create a vision board?
21:28 - Being at home as everyone, what is a typical day for a college counselor?
22:29 - Rockell piece of advice for the listeners?
Links Mentioned:
Success Habits Book: https://amzn.to/30kQfSi
Website: http://www.rockellbartoli.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/rockellbartoli/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockellbartoli/
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Theresa is a mother of three, all of whom earned Bachelors degrees. Her daughter earned a Bachelors degree in Technical Management with a minor in Human Resources Management. Her two sons earned a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology and Hospitality Management respectively.
Theresa was born in Chicago but raised in Jackson, Mississippi (Go JSU!). When she returned to Chicago, Theresa attended school part-time to focus on raising her children. As her children got older, she began to work full time while still attending school part-time until she was laid off from her job. Not to be deterred, Theresa transitioned to going to school full time and graduated in 2001 with her Bachelor’s degree in business.
As a scholarship recipient, Theresa earned over $32,000 in scholarships towards the completion of her Master’s degree in Higher Education, which she was awarded in 2013. Theresa then began her career as a College Financial Aid Advisor and has not looked back since. In her 15+ year career, Theresa has earned numerous awards and designations including Employee of the Year and the Dean’s List for the Financial Aid Department. Theresa is a member of several professional organizations-the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the Illinois Association of Admissions and Counseling to name two.
When Theresa isn’t working with America’s future, she enjoys spending time and traveling the world with her husband and #1 supporter, Mike. Theresa also enjoys a good book, a great movie, and the Sci-Fi channel.
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