Student Success Statement

"Kindness is the essence of greatness"

-Joseph B. Wirthlin

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Speech pathologists, officially called speech-

language pathologists and sometimes called speech therapists, work with people who 

have a variety of speech-related disorders. These disorders can include the inability to 

produce certain sounds, speech rhythm and fluency problems, and voice disorders. They 

also help people who want to modify accents or who have swallowing difficulties. 

Speech 

pathologists' work involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of speech-

related disorders.

Salary: 

$69,870

Education:

To practice as a speech therapist, you need at least a master’s degree, preferably from one of the 253 

programs accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Curriculums include 

courses in age-specific speech disorders and alternative communication methods, plus about 300 to 

375 hours of supervised clinical experience. Passing the national board Praxis exam is mandatory, and 

most, if not all, employers require new hires to have licensure and certification. The ASHA also offers a 

Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology, but licensing mandates vary state to 

state.

25 Act Of Kindness

1. Smile at strangers/friends
2. Give people cookies
3. Open the door for others
4. If someone drops something pick it up for them
5. Help your classmates with work if they're struggling 
6. Help animals
7. Give money to homeless
8.  Protect the earth
9. Take someone to the movies
10. Share a snack
11. Encourage someone
12. Help a children
13. Donate a book
14. Compliment someone
15. Donate
16. Share your umbrella on a rainy day
17. Clean up after yourself
18. Visit someone who is lonely
19. Wash a car
20. Pet sit for free
21. Bring in your neighbor's trash can
22. Help change a tire
23. Send someone a thank you letter
24. Don't discriminate
25. Make someone laugh when they are feeling sad

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Student Success Statement

"Visualization - Imagination: What you see what you get"

 - Anonymous  

This quote says how if you set yourself to something you'll accomplish it. If you see yourself as something thats what you'll become along the way. 

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and responsibilities: Ultrasonography, commonly called sonography, is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. This type of procedure is often referred to as a sonogram or ultrasound scan. Sonography can be used to examine many parts of the body, such as the abdomen, breasts, female reproductive system, prostate, heart, and blood vessels. Sonography is increasingly being used in the detection and treatment of heart disease, heart attack, and vascular disease that can lead to stroke. It is also used to guide fine needle, tissue biopsy to assist in taking a sample of cells from an organ for lab testing (for example, a test for cancer in breast tissue). Unlike X-rays, sonography is a radiation-free imaging modality.

Salary: $65,860 - $91,070

Education: Aspiring sonographers have a number of educational routes available—a one-year certificate (designed for people with healthcare experience) or an associate or bachelor’s degree (for those without healthcare experience). Sonography programs include classes in related health topics such as anatomy and physiology, and clinical training in the interpretation of sonographic images. Most employers want to hire sonographers who have attended an accredited program. 

Reflection: I would like to be a sonographer because is interesting what they do and they be balling. 

Student Success Statement

"Manners maketh man."

 - William of Wykeham

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Environmental health specialists monitor health and safety conditions in residential, industrial, commercial, and recreational settings. A person who works as an environmental health specialist may also be called an environmental health or safety inspector, or a health and safety specialist. The main responsibilities of the position are to determine the existence of possible health hazards and to take steps to correct them.Most environmental safety specialists work for government agencies that monitor local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. This includes checking plants and factories for pollution or industrial waste; inspecting restaurants for cleanliness; and inspecting schools, day care centers, and nursing homes for harmful substances such as radon or lead paint. 

Salary:

 $37,500-$57,551

Education:

Most positions for environmental health specialists require at least a bachelor's degree. Significant course work in chemistry, biology, public health, physical sciences, as well as environmental engineering is usually needed as well. Those who want to work for the government have to complete a certification course administered by the appropriate local, state, or federal agency. Most states have licensing boards that examine potential candidates and grant certification to qualified applicants. The type of training and certification needed depends on the types of facilities being inspected. Credentialing is also available through the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). It is possible to receive specialist certification for dealing with certain types of hazardous materials.