Pathways to Success | Garden Spot High School

Morgan Pavelik – Physical Therapy Internship

Hello! My name is Morgan Pavelik. My internship is at NovaCare Rehabilitation. I am working alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. We work with patients of all ages to regain proper mobility in a body part that has been injured. A normal day at NovaCare consists of me calling patients back from the waiting…

Diego Portales – Physical Therapy Internship

My internship is at Pivot Physical Therapy, an Athletico company in New Holland. My mentor is Courtney Williams. I so far am loving it. I have made connections with my co-workers and even some of the patients. While I am there some daily tasks include doing and folding laundry, wiping off tables and equipment, and…

Madison Gehr – Music Education Internship

Hello! My name is Madison Gehr. I am a Garden Spot High School senior and am heavily involved in their music program! I am a part of the marching band, concert band, jazz band, vocal ensemble, chorus, and the GSPA pit, and I often play percussion with the orchestra! I love music and instruments and…

Thomas Watt – Accounting Internship

Hello, my name is Thomas Watt. I am a senior at Garden Spot High School and I have the privilege to participate in the internship program here at the high school. I have spent the last few months of my second semester working in the finance and accounting department of Garden Spot Communities. I am…

Kaylie Umble – Early Childhood Education Internship

I was offered the opportunity to be able to participate in an internship at New Holland Early Learning Center. NHELC is located in the heart of New Holland, and only 10 minutes from Garden Spot! During my internship, I get to help take care of and watch children in a daycare setting. I work with…

Gwen Varley – Political Science Internship

Hello, my name is Gwen Varley. I am currently a senior at Garden Spot High School. This semester I have had the privilege of interning with PA’s 99th District Representative, David Zimmerman. His office is located in Adamstown. So far, this experience has been incredible and very eye-opening. Before beginning my internship I had my…

Emma Swatski – Medical Internship

Becoming a Nurse has always been something I am interested in, but I needed clarification on what it entails, how to achieve it, and what kind of Nurse I want to be. Interning at UPMC Lititz Hospital has given me insight into what it means to be a Nurse. I gained tremendous knowledge and experience…

Keira Steiner – Elementary Education Internship

Hello! My name is Keira Steiner and I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. This semester I have the privilege of interning in Christina Esh’s Kindergarten classroom at Blue Ball Elementary School. I spend three mornings a week in the classroom and assist the learners and Mrs. Esh as they work through their…

Emma Oberholtzer – Greenhouse Internship

Hello, my name is Emma Oberholtzer and I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. I am currently enrolled in an independent internship with Garden Spot Village’s Aeroponics Greenhouse in New Holland, PA. My current duties include checking if the towers are running properly, assisting residents with harvesting lettuce, tower cleanup, and planting sprouts….

Matthew Sauder – Engineering Internship

My name is Matthew Sauder. I am interning at Case New Holland, which has been fantastic so far. I do not have many job duties mainly because I am there to learn, and do not have the knowledge to actually have a job there. I do not have much of a daily routine, as my…

Ayden Naranjo – Marketing Internship

My name is Ayden Naranjo, I am an intern at Berg Construction in Morgantown PA, with their graphic design and social media marketing department. At Berg, I have had the opportunity to learn and developed many skills I had not known before. So far, my experience with Berg has allowed me to realize that I…

Eden Nagle – Business Internship

Hello! My name is Eden Nagle. I am currently interning at The Factory Ministries. My official title is a development coordinator intern. However, my role can take many shapes and forms. So far, I have helped to coordinate events and complete various organizing tasks. My role requires strong interpersonal/relational skills, communication skills, and an understanding…

Karis Mininger – Special Education Internship

Hi my name is Karis Mininger and I am interning in Mrs. Binkley’s Classroom at Garden Spot High School. I go to my internship 5 times a week during my 3rd block. The block that I spend with the class is their math block. Therefore, that is mostly what I see though Mrs. Binkley has…

Valerie Martin – Law Enforcement Internship

Hello! My name is Valerie Martin. Currently, I am interning at the Ephrata Police Department right in the heart of Ephrata. This police department is one of the larger police departments since they have jurisdiction over Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Township, Adamstown Borough, and West Cocalico Township. My mentor is Sergeant Kenneth Lockhart. Most of the…

Maggie Martin – EMT Certification Internship

My internship for this semester is still with New Holland. Instead of being a ride-along student on the rig in the morning, I am an EMT student. I go to class on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. During this time, we may be having a lecture or a skills lab. I…

Emma Kauffman – EMT Certification Internship

Hi, I am Emma Kauffman, and I have my internship with the New Holland Ambulance. It is actually for the EMT class there. I had my first internship shadowing the EMTs on the ambulance three days a week, and they, as well as my best friend, inspired me to take the class. I would highly…

Skylar Hynson – Physical Therapy Internship

I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to be an intern at NovaCare Physical Therapy in New Holland. This experience has allowed me to grow as a person and gain experience working in the medical field. It has so far provided me with more clarity as to what I hope to accomplish in my…

Caleb Zimmerman – Physical Education Internship

Hello, my name is Caleb Zimmerman and I’ve been allowed to partake in an internship in physical education. I am currently interning with Ms. Gaston and Ms. Huber at Garden Spot Middle School. The duties and daily responsibilities change regularly, it really keeps you on your toes. I am learning a lot through this opportunity…

Saraiah Hoover – EMT Certification Internship

Hi! my name is Saraiah Hoover and I am a Junior at Garden Spot. My internship is with the New Holland Ambulance Association as a student in their current EMT class. In this class, we are learning skills and knowledge to become an EMT while gaining experience by running on the ambulance. Our class runs…

Ashton Gonzalez – Medical Internship

Hello, my name is Ashton Gonzalez! I am an intern at the Lititz UPMC. I currently volunteer in the Emergency Department on Wednesdays and Fridays. I was super excited to start this internship since I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field after high school. There are tons of options for…