bierkergaard

For a long time, I wanted to live somewhere cool like Philly or NYC. I had a plan to go to Temple for school counseling in grad school, live in Philly, then head to a large urban center elsewhere or stay in Philly and work with city kids. Then, think about going to law school down the road a bit. Didn't quite turn out that way.   I like working with young people who don't have all of the advantages. Conversely, working with high SES (Socioeconomic Status) also means the Snot Index increases. I know, I lived in such a place growing up. Know-it-all power parents (dads and moms) and entitled kids. Not true in all cases but more true than not. Trust me. Financial reality clicked in with grad school. My undergrad alma mater Millersville University offered me a grad assistantship (all tuition paid and a $100 a week stipend) to work with mostly urban students of color (with some White and Asians kids) in a freshmen support program. So, back to Central Pa. I went. Reluctantly.