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Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

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Jamie's work combines: Design, Education, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Curriculum and Instruction Manager

I create lessons and guides on topics of college and career readiness for educators, families and students.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Naaman Forest

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

    Oklahoma Baptist University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Instructional Coordinators:

Bachelor's Degree: Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

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Life & Career Milestones

  • 1.

    2002- Went to college thinking about majoring in pre-med, realized education as a passion and switched, mid-term.

  • 2.

    2006- Graduated and wanted to teach high school Biology, however I could only get interviews for middle school science. I got a job 1 month after graduating, teaching 7th grade science.

  • 3.

    2008- I began writing middle school curriculum for my district on a team of 4, along with loving my job as a middle school science teacher.

  • 4.

    2016- I took a break from teaching to travel. Southeast Asia, New Zealand and India. I found a new passion in life.

  • 5.

    2018- I began my work as a Curriculum and Instruction Manager and I'm excited to put my hands-on experiences to good use.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Myself:

    I thought it was necessary to get further education to have what it takes to do this job. I didn't have the time or money and it was discouraging.

  • How I responded:

    I found opportunities within my school district to work with curriculum. I was able to gather hands-on experience to bolster my confidence.