CTE Graduate Profile

Christina Zettek

CAREER PATH

Graduated from Morris Community High School in 2010. While in high school I enrolled in the Early Childhood Development Program at GAVC both my Junior and Senior year. Following that I attended Northern Illinois University where I received my Bachelor ’ s of Science in Family and Child Students with an emphasis in Child Development and sub-emphasis in Parent/ Child Specialist. During my last year at Northern I completed my practicum. I’ve endured much training and education through studies and related job experiences.

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Morris Community High School Morris, Illinois – Grundy County

Experience working with children and families. Along with communication skills. Communication is key for creating meaningful relationships with both families and staff members. Organization skills and coordinating skills are extremely important when planning for family involvement events.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

GAVC Early Childhood Education

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Preschool for All Parent Educator

Pursue your dreams and don’t ever doubt yourself. Opportunities will always rise. Stay focused and never give up. Have faith in yourself.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Morris Elementary School and Saratoga Elementary School

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER? Hands on experiences in the school really impacted me because I was able determine I love the school environment and education was something I was extremely passionate about. Each year in GAVC I was able to choose a grade level of my choice. With that I found out I loved the younger grades.

Human and Public Services