By Cody Cook

Where does life take you after graduation? Some students may be terrified of what happens after

graduation while others are ready to experience reality outside of CSUSM.

Former CSUSM Cougar, Sarah Kinney, is currently working as a high school teacher and

part time professor. While attending CSUSM, her main focus was primarily work and school.

She worked on campus at the Online Writing Lab (OWL) and the Writing Center. During one

summer she worked at the Admissions office giving tours of the campus as well.

Kinney discussed how CSUSM helped her prepare for her career as both a high school teacher

and a college professor.

“The credential program at CSUSM has definitely helped me to get hired not only because it

prepared me well, but also because others know about its rigor,” Kinney said.

She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and Writing in 2006 and received her teaching

credential in 2007, both from CSUSM. Since then, Kinney has been teaching English at

Temescal Canyon High School, located in Lake Elsinore, California.

Recently, Sarah received her Master’s degree in English from National University and has

begun teaching college level English courses at Mt. San Jacinto College.

“CSUSM has helped me get my jobs because the reputation of the school is well known,”

Kinney said. “My department chair at MSJC is an alumni from CSUSM and I think that made

her feel confident in hiring me.”

Not only is Kinney a teacher, but she is also married and lives happily with her dog and husband.

CSUSM has definitely paid off for this Cougar. With her huge accomplishments and outstanding

achievements, it all goes to show that with hard work and dedication, students here at CSUSM

can succeed in their future endeavors.