Have you ever considered going back to school to get your doctorate? You may have wondered how doctorate school counseling could benefit your career. Well, you're in luck because we are going to hear directly from a counselor who went for her dream and received her Ph.D.   Today's guest, Dr. Maritza Cha, is a first-generation college graduate who started her journey as a social studies teacher in East Los Angeles. Dr. Cha helped design and launch a pilot school within the Los Angeles Unified School District, leading her to work toward her lifelong dream of becoming a college counselor. She has her Ph.D. in Education and Urban Leadership from Claremont Graduate University and teaches at the University of La Verne. She is also a current member of The Clique Collaborative membership.   In this episode, Dr. Cha shares all about her journey to pursuing her doctorate, what she has learned from her experience as an adjunct professor, what it's like to teach adults, and the topic she wrote her dissertation on and is passionate about. Plus, she shares her experience of being in The Clique Collaborative.   Resources Mentioned: Resource: Join The Clique Collaborative! Resource: Allies for Dreamers Certificate Resource: Dr. Maritza Cha's Dissertation Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Maritza: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode108