Vickey Jonson | PSOL Paradigm Shift of Love

Featured Interview

What role do you play in your Industry?

I serve to build school cultures and minimize conflict through improved communication and guided navigation of social conflict.

What year did you start in your industry?

What Certifications, Degrees, Titles and Experience do you have in your industry?

I have served as a Secondary Social Studies teacher, Special Education teacher, Avid, and Interventionist teacher. My certification also includes a Principal license where I served as a Dean of Students and Administrator. While serving in these educational roles, I passionately serve my community best as a Restorative Practices practitioner and consultant.

Why & How did you get involved in your industry?

I continued following a call and passion to teach and learn resulting in a love of helping others.

What do you love most about your role in your industry?

What I love most in this industry is experiencing my growth and witnessing the growth of others.

What is the best advice you have received about how to impact your industry?

The best advice I have received and practice is to live my best life without preventing others from living theirs.

What do you think are the top 3 things that help people excel in your industry?

The top three things that help people excel in this industry are...self-awareness, self-management, and social-awareness.

What encouragement would you give to those who are interested in being in your industry?

I would encourage anyone wanting to join this industry to take a self- examination about what you want for yourself, why you want it, and how you plan to get it.

What do you think is the most important qualities for people to have in your industry?

The most important qualities to have in this industry are listening skills, patience, and a sense of understanding before responding to events.

What obstacles have you overcome, or are you overcoming to excel in your industry?

As my journey unfolds, I have had many personal challenges, such as loss, failure, and self-doubt. I have come to realize that those challenges were not really challenges at all, but learning lessons that strengthened my resolve and calling.

What accomplishments are you most proud of in your life?

My most proud accomplishments are learning to love myself first before expecting others to love me. I have learned to harness inner peace by being true to myself, and I have learned to give my community unconditional love with loving boundaries, shared experiences, and patient listening.

Who is is one person that has influenced your direction in life? Explain How.

My mother, Maylee was the first, my oldest sister, Mable was the second, and my dear aunt, Ola was the third. Unfortunately, they have all transitioned, but remain influences.

What advice would you give to the younger generation?

The advice I would give to the younger generation is...love yourself first, determine what makes you, you. Manage anything that causes you to lose control. Give kindness in abundance to yourself and others.