Ongoing education has been a benchmark of my career as an instructor. My time at EDCC has seen the completion of a BAS teaching degree as its major component. Additionally, attainment of the OSHA 500 certification, and other additional education classes and skills to augment teaching the student body have been completed.
Continuing education and skills are a critical part of my future plans to support my role here at EDCC. The key to continuing education activity for the future would include a Masters Degree. Instructional Design or Curriculum and Instruction Masters programs are being reviewed and any advice in that direction would be most welcome. Other desired skills would include a formal LEED Certification and Spanish speaking.
Industry outreach and cultivating relationships in the industry is critical to ongoing acceptance by industry partners for the program. It is also important to stay current in industry trends and needs. This will be an ongoing activity.