Episode 32 (Season 4: Episode 8): Unconventional Career Paths with Dr. Sarah Cegelski

Not every teaching career is linear, and often the twists and turns lead us to a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, this profession. Today's guest shares her journey over the last decade+ and how's she's navigated the ups and downs of having an unconventional career.

Dr. Sarah Cegelski holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from UNC–Chapel Hill and has spent the past 18 years teaching Spanish at every level, from elementary school through college. Due to her husband’s career, Sarah and her family moved six times in twelve years, a journey that led her to a wide range of teaching roles and even a brief step away from the classroom to care for her three children. While her career path has taken more twists and turns than she ever expected, she has cherished every opportunity to teach Spanish language, literature, and culture to students of all ages.

Some resources that Sarah suggests:

https://profemagnan.com/

https://www.academicindependence.com/

Joshua Cabral's World Languages Classroom (and if you haven't, check out our episode with Joshua here)

Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins's Common Ground

And check out our two-part podcast with Florencia: Part 1 & Part 2