SIATech has several new site employees who have come on board to help better serve students and the organization. Approximately 15 various site-based positions have been created for 2019-2020 to support all students as well as the additional activities funded by CTE / career pathways / Strong Workforce grants. We are featuring three new colleagues so you can learn more about them. Meet Jeff Cole, and Jennifer Kay.
Jeff Cole is the new Human Resources Coordinator. Jeff is supportive of SIATech’s vision and work to serve at-promise students: “I think ‘Real Learning for Real Life’ allows students to feel more engaged in their learning experience which will develop a growth mindset as they pursue their dreams and make an impact on society.” In his new role, Jeff provides human resources professional duties in the areas of employee credentials, health and wellness benefits, employee leaves, and employee relations. He commented that, “Right now, I am focusing on health benefits, FMLA, worker’s compensation, employee calendars, and substitute teacher support.” Jeff is originally from southern New Jersey just outside of Philadelphia and moved to San Diego in 1995. He is a graduate of Penn State University. When not at SIATech he enjoys surfing, camping and hiking, oil painting, and spending time with his wife, Kelly and 9-year old daughter, Jaden.
LEARNING
“I think ‘Real Learning for Real Life’ allows students to feel more engaged in their learning experience which will develop a growth mindset as they pursue their dreams and make an impact on society.”
- Jeff
Jennifer Kay is a new CTE Counselor serving the SIATech Riverside sites. She works out of the SIATech Moreno Valley site. Before coming to SIATech, Jennifer has several years experience as a teacher and counselor. She taught 4th grade for four years in Long Beach, then moved to Colorado for 13 years. In Colorado, Jennifer was an elementary and high school counselor. Since Jennifer is originally from Orange County, she moved back to southern California to be closer to her family in Orange County. Jennifer said, “I love working with at-promise students because that's where we as educators see the most success. I love that the students at SIATech want to be here and do things right for their future. [As for the mission of SIATech,] I know that we are preparing these students for their near future and that's exciting.“ Jennifer graduated from CSU Long Beach with a Liberal Studies and Elementary Teaching Credential and then went on to National University to earn a masters degree in School Counseling.
INTEGRITY
“I love working with at-promise students because that's where we as educators see the most success. I love that the students at SIATech want to be here and do things right for their future. [As for the mission of SIATech,] I know that we are preparing these students for their near future and that's exciting.”
- Jennifer
