5 - Out of the Classroom and Into the Great Outdoors

Although Connie Lau loved teaching 9th grade, challenges posed by distance learning during the pandemic helped her realize it was time to chase another dream of hers, becoming a park ranger!After applying for multiple positions, Connie landed a job at Yosemite National Park, trading her indoor classroom for a beautiful, natural one.In today’s episode, Connie shares the behind the scenes of what it’s like to actually be a park ranger and highlights some of the amazing programs that national parks host (BRB- I’m on my way to become a Junior Ranger right now). She also talks about how she prepared to make the career switch and the support she gained from her family and former students along the way.