Hello! My name is Jillian Fey. I live in Lexington, Kentucky.

I am originally from Versailles, Kentucky. I graduated from High School and moved to

Lexington to attend college at the University of Kentucky.

I came to Lexington to meet new friends and figure out what I wanted to do academically. Coming to

college was the best decision I have made for myself! I have learned new skills and met amazing

friends I will have forever.

I am graduating in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science. My minor is in Psychology. I hope to hold a career working with children and families in the counseling field.

I worked at Maxwell Elementary School for over two years. There I learned a lot about kids at the

school age. I have learned many different ways to talk to them and help them learn and understand new skills. Working there has taught me how to

communicate with young children.

I did an internship at Maxwell Elementary. I wanted to work at the front desk at the after school program to get new insight to working with families. I wanted experience with parents as well so I interned as a book keeper.

I did my second internship at Mercer County Elementary School. I interned in the special education classroom.

I have taken several different courses in college to prepare myself to work with families and children. I took a Social Work class that focused on family financials. I learned how to counsel families and teach them make budget plans. I also took a family finance class that taught me about loans, mortgages, insurances, budgets, incomes and lots more!

1) I am very positive!2) I am always productive, punctual and responsible. 3) I don’t leave work until all of my duties are

complete and done the right way. 4) If I did a task wrong, I take the initiative to ask

questions, learn and get it done the right way as quick as possible.

5) I like to learn and I am a fast learner.

I have always been interested in working with children and families. When researching majors at UK, Family Science caught my eye and I have loved studying it! I would love to do jobs ranging from social work to counseling.

In the future, I may go on to graduate school.

I plan to go into counseling. I want to work with children by

giving them therapy. I want to be a family counselor.

If I don’t attend graduate school, I’d like to pursue a career in child life. I want to work in a hospital and counsel children and their families as they go through major surgeries and procedures.

Jillian A. Fey

Phone: (859) 753-4754

E~Mail: Jafey4@uky.edu