Career Day provides previews for students at Delaware Valley Middle School

WESTFALL — Earlier this term, Delaware Valley Middle School conducted a Career Day for eighth graders. The event was planned and directed by Gerard Geoffroy, guidance counselor for Delaware Valley Middle School. Students had the opportunity to attend three sessions out of forty one that were presented. Many presentations included several different careers. Career information was provided by the following guest speakers: Chris Edwards, actor and firefighter; Don Flynn, architect; Greg Zukowski, artist and graphic artist; Mike Vander Wood, director of Media Relations and Broadcasting for the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees; Mike Dobrzyn, automotive; Christopher King, business management; Dan Parent, cartoonist; Ray Wehner, chef; Heather Davenport, child care; Thomas Schmitt, entrepreneurship/computer technology; Marie Devore, dentist; Mark Toussaint, electrician/construction; Gene Ruzanski, engineer; Anna Masker/Kathy Jayne fashion design; Chris Jones, journalism; Doug Jacobs, Esq., lawyer; Ellie Wolfe, pastry chef, Thomas Duncan, photography; Ricardo Sequeira, physician; Eugenia Tice, physical therapy; Stephen Connolly, pilot and military; Mark Moglia, police officer; Jean Weidholz, psychologist; Elizabeth Watson, science related careers; Eric Langberg, small business owner; Jim Salus, teacher; Nancy Hallam, veterinarian; Kelli Walsh, accountant; Ryan Curchoe, musician; Rebecca Topa, nurse; and Irene Prokop, writer. Presenters offered an overview of their career and incorporated unique personal experiences into their session. This afforded the students the opportunity to see a multifaceted view of a career. They learned the practical aspects of education and preparation for a career, the personal commitment that is required, and the rewards and satisfactions each of these representatives experience in their chosen occupation. Guests, students and faculty were very positive about the Career Day experience. Many students indicated that they acquired very valuable information from these guest speakers. They are very enthusiastic to pursue additional information on the career presentations, which they attended, as well as related careers. Additional career research will be pursued in a Career Program throughout the curriculum.