Cara Geelen is the Student of the Week for April 17th.  She is in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Cara is a senior enrolled at Austin High School. Upon graduation, Cara would like to attend Lock Haven University for   Preschool through fourth grade education as well as special education.

Cara is well liked and is a good role model for the younger students entering the program. She is a hard worker and has shown much growth over the past three years at the Career and Technical Center. She is honest and takes accountability for her actions. 

Cara has been volunteering at the Austin Elementary School in Mrs. Fiebig’s preschool class this academic year. She hopes to attain her Child Development Associate soon. 

Eryn Fiebig, her Mentor teacher, had this to add about Cara’s performance: “I have had the pleasure of getting to know Miss Cara through her placement in my preschool classroom as a student aide.  She is a hard working, committed student who has been a wonderful addition to my classroom.  Cara has always presented herself in both a professional and approachable manner.  She brings a sense of calm and positivity into the classroom, as she is very kind, caring, and attentive to the needs of all the students. Cara is well-liked and appreciated by staff as she is always pleasant and cooperative. Her positive attitude, willingness to continually learn, and dedication to the students make her a great asset, not only in the classroom but in the school as a whole. Being awarded Student of the Week is well deserved.” Thanks to Mrs. Fiebig and all the Mentor teachers that allow the students in their classrooms to learn about working with young children!

She is also employed at McDonald’s part time. She enjoys going on car rides and listening to music in her free time.