CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Sicilia Heniff

I completely 2 years at Joliet Junior College and received an Associate ’ s Degree in Science. After that I completed 2.5 years at Illinois State University receiving a Bachelor ’ s in Science and an endorsement in special education preschool.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Minooka Community High School Minooka, Illinois – Grundy County

Collaboration, effective communication, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to differentiate.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Early Childhood Education

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

My advice would be to do the things you like and are interested in. High school is a time to learn what you are good at and what inspires you. Also, do not be afraid to try something new!

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Galloway Elementary Channahon, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

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

Human and Public Services

Participating in the ECE program allowed me to get first hand experience in a classroom. I was able to collaborate and learn from educators in the field. I also was able to create and implement some of my own lessons to learn how and what needed to be done in a classroom.