Kevin Lavoie, Director, St. John Valley Technical Center
11/13/18 12:22 Filed in: Education
My past. My work. I worked in Healthcare for over 20 years now enjoying new opportunities in Education as the Director of St. John Valley Technology Center (SJVTC)
My typical day. My typical day consists of managing the Technology Center and making students feel valued through their work and learning. I am always seeking to expand the offerings of our Technology Center to provide our learners with greater choice.
What I like best about my work. What I like less. What I like best about my work is seeing the skill set growth of all students as they progress through the curriculum. What I like least is having to tell a student there is no available space for his/her participation within the program.
The qualities and values you need to be successful and happy in this work. The qualities and values needed to be successful and happy in this work is to have a joy for learning and expanding ones horizons. You need to have a strong-work ethic, be responsible and be dependable and lastly trustworthy.
The skills and knowledge and experience you should develop today to be successful in this work. Skills, knowledge and experience needed to developed to be successful in this work are to be extroverted, be inquisitive, be ready to learn and accept others where they are at because everyone learns differently and at different paces. Celebrate the small successes as they are what drives initiative.
The academic education you should pursue to prepare for success in this work. As a post-secondary student learner, I would recommend an individual to strive for a Masters in Education from the start as it is a necessary requirement for progression. Never stop learning as it is the mother of all intentions.
The best advice I can give to anyone who wants to pursue this career or any career for that matter. The best advice is do what you LOVE! Live every day as it's your only moment to provide the world your contribution to benefit mankind. Be open to change and open minded to listen and take in other people's ideas. As a TEAM.... Together we achieve more!
My typical day. My typical day consists of managing the Technology Center and making students feel valued through their work and learning. I am always seeking to expand the offerings of our Technology Center to provide our learners with greater choice.
What I like best about my work. What I like less. What I like best about my work is seeing the skill set growth of all students as they progress through the curriculum. What I like least is having to tell a student there is no available space for his/her participation within the program.
The qualities and values you need to be successful and happy in this work. The qualities and values needed to be successful and happy in this work is to have a joy for learning and expanding ones horizons. You need to have a strong-work ethic, be responsible and be dependable and lastly trustworthy.
The skills and knowledge and experience you should develop today to be successful in this work. Skills, knowledge and experience needed to developed to be successful in this work are to be extroverted, be inquisitive, be ready to learn and accept others where they are at because everyone learns differently and at different paces. Celebrate the small successes as they are what drives initiative.
The academic education you should pursue to prepare for success in this work. As a post-secondary student learner, I would recommend an individual to strive for a Masters in Education from the start as it is a necessary requirement for progression. Never stop learning as it is the mother of all intentions.
The best advice I can give to anyone who wants to pursue this career or any career for that matter. The best advice is do what you LOVE! Live every day as it's your only moment to provide the world your contribution to benefit mankind. Be open to change and open minded to listen and take in other people's ideas. As a TEAM.... Together we achieve more!