Michelle

"I had no idea what I wanted to do. Um, I did start at our community college where I just took all the classes I could, trying to figure things out."

"My main responsibilities, um, gosh, they're such a wide range"

"One reason why I love my job is that every day is pretty different."

"The most important skills for a job like mine is definitely having experience working with children."

"Just helping students navigate being out in nature and overcoming fears that they might have built up from shows they've watched or stuff like that."

"The biggest challenge in my role is adapting my teaching style to a wide range of demographics; you never know who will be in front of you."

"Every day is so different, and being able to work outside and adapt my schedule to fit the needs of the day."

"Those who thrive ...really enjoy talking to people and love people in general."

"my field is very supportive. Everyone in this field is very quick to come alongside you when you need guidance."

"California state parks in general is just an amazing career path. So coming to our office and just learn what you wanna do."

"being adaptable and flexible"

"whatever skills and um, experience you can gain is gonna be very useful no matter what it is"