Penn College alumnus Lauryn Stauffer strolled down memory lane and into the Tomorrow Makers podcast studio to share her full-circle moments in education in “Her Perfect Pathway.” Returning for the recent Wildcat Weekend with her Penn College pup Milo in tow, the 2023 robotics & automation graduate and “born teacher” shares how she’s passing the torch and lighting her students’ sparks at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, the same career and technical school where it all started for her.
As a mechatronics instructor at BAVTS, Stauffer is mentoring her students with the same patience, support and passion that she found at Penn College. Whether her 10th through 12th graders are building cyborg hands or grabbing Jolly Ranchers out of the glass jar in her classroom, this young educator is motivating teens to explore various pathways and find their passions.
The podcast conversation discusses a range of topics, including the confidence boost of SkillsUSA and growth potential of AI. Stauffer also recommends young listeners take advantage of leadership and networking opportunities and the incredible resources offered by the college’s Center for Career Design. It all adds up to finding one’s purpose in a fulfilling career.
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