CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

First, I took the Early Children program offered at Morris Community High School. From there I graduated with an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University in Early Childhood with a Special Education Endorsement. I just graduated with my master ’ s degree from Arizona State University in Applied Behavior Analysis and am currently working on getting my field hours to sit for the BCBA exam.

Jordan Alberico

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Morris Community High School Morris, Illinois – Grundy County

Teamwork, problem solving, and application of materials learned.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Early Childhood

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

K/1 Cross Categorical Teacher

Do it but take it seriously. The teachers ’ rooms you are placed in expect a professional manner from you and are allowing you to spend time with some very important people.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Coal City Unit District #1 Coal City, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Human and Public Services

A lot! I got to have hands on time with students.