Career Day at DV Middle School
WESTFALL Delaware Valley Middle School conducted a Career Day for Eighth graders on Oct. 21. 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 36 that were presented. Many presentations included several different careers. Presenters offered an overview of their career and incorporated unique personal experiences into their session. This gave the students an 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 were enthusiastic to pursue additional information on the career presentations, which they attended, as well as related careers. Additional career research will be pursued through a career program in their social studies classes.
Career Day guest speakers
Chris Edwards, actor and firefighter
Tom Smith, aquatic landscape design
Don Flynn, architect
Greg Zukowski, artist and graphic artist
Keith Olsommer, athletics
Mike Dobrzyn, automotive
Ray Wehner, chef
Pam Lutfy and Jessica Adler, child care
Mark Toussaint and Ryan Kuhn, electrician/construction
Gene Ruzanski, engineer
Tom Schmitt, entrepreneurship and technology
Holly Vitchers, fashion design
Larry Commisso, federal jobs
Chris Jones, journalism
Monique Olivier, hotel and restaurant mgt
Jan Lokuta, Esq., lawyer
Mike Brown, pilot and military
John Curtin, musician
Rebecca Topa, nurse
Ellie Wolfe, pastry chef
Jay Asper, photography
Ricardo Sequeira, physician
Eugenia Tice-Shepard PT, DPT, physical therapy
Mark Moglia, criminal justice and police
Jean Weidholz, psychologist
Rich Davis, radio broadcasting
Elizabeth Watson, science related careers
Kerry Welsh, detective
Jim Salus and Carmel Kratz, teacher
Dr. Nancy Hallam-Smith, veterinarian
Scott Llewellyn Web design.