This is the beginning of a data-science portfolio project. The aim is to use the O*NET dataset and the BLS Wage dataset to find insights into career-training requirements and associated rewards. This post outlines the start of the project.
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Data Science – An Upcoming Focus – #02
This is the third and final part of this post series that explains how I began studying data science and am now endeavoring to assemble a professional portfolio.
Data Science – An Upcoming Focus – #01
This is the second post in a series that discusses how I began pursuing data science, and how I am focusing my efforts now on creating a viable professional portfolio.
Data Science – An Upcoming Focus – #00
Readers of my blog are about to see a lot of data-science projects. This series of blog posts explains how I got into data science and what I’m doing with it right now.
Hot Chocolate With Alaskan State Leadership
On Thursday and Saturday of last week, some of the Alaskan state leadership came to visit Fairbanks. They made themselves available to sit together over hot chocolate and share experiences with members of the community.
Certification Update – Mar 5th
Have you ever been camping and let a fire burn for a long, long time? You know how, at the end of the fire, there can sometimes be a few small pieces of wood that have burnt to the point where they are just grey dust holding to the shape of charcoal? If you touch… Continue reading Certification Update – Mar 5th
Certification Update – Feb 22nd
The end is nigh. This eight-year long journey to become a certified teacher is drawing to a close. I can feel it in my bones. This post discusses recent progress towards certification.
Certification Update – Jan 1st
The last four months provided nonstop educational action. From teaching my own classes to completing the coursework required for my degree and certificate, I’ve had hardly a moment to breathe. What a great semester. This post provides an update about my progress towards teacher certification. (Spoiler: I’m approaching the finish line.)
A Financial Challenge of a Teacher: August 7, 2024 Update
My first day as a teacher at the Alaska Gateway School District begins tomorrow. Exciting! My time to budget is expired as the future has arrived. Costs are already flowing out of my pocket. This post discusses the state of affairs just before the year begins.
A Financial Challenge of a Teacher: July 20, 2024 Update
The school year is about to begin and I’ve managed to hammer out a workable budget. The financial parameters of the budget assume an imaginary scenario where nothing goes wrong and I have perfect discipline. With that understanding, let’s take a look.