Danielle Davidson
- School Psychologist
- LaGrange Department of Special Education
School Information
School: University of Michigan
College Major: Other
Years at College Works:
Career Information
Working For: LaGrange Department of Special Education
Title: School Psychologist
Industry: Education
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Assessment, curriculum, instruction, intervention planning, mental health, therapy, special education law
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?1- being the top sales person in my division (and winning tropical vacations) 2- having the guts to leave sales and try something new- getting a Masters in Education and Education Specialist degrees
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Yes, with my College Works Painting experience I was able start a sales career very easily and confidently.
What do you want to tell your clients about what it meant to work with them and how it has helped you get to where you are today?
I don’t remember the name but it was the last house we painted (2003) and they were super patient and kind to us.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Anything is possible if you work hard.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Do it. It will toughen you up and show you what you are made of.
Many college students struggle to choose between an internship specific to their target industry or doing CW. What advice would you give them on this subject if they wanted to enter your career field?
You will get all of your houses painted. I promise! Even if you have to work through October!
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
It’s one summer and it will be much more challenging than any other internship experience. You’ll be given real responsibilities rather than making copies for your boss.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
All of the friendships created and how deliriously funny we all were from a lack of sleep.
Last words of wisdom?
Life’s short; do everything once!