Pathways to Success | Garden Spot High School

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…

Emma Felpel – Elementary Education Internship

Hello, my name is Emma Felpel. I am a senior at Garden Spot High School, and my internship is at Blue Ball Elementary School. I am interning with Mrs. Heckman and Mrs.Bliss. I am interning in 2 different classrooms but they are both 1st grade. My responsibility is to make sure the kids are doing…

Izabella Colon – Dental Hygiene Internship

Garden Spot Dental is a great opportunity for young students to experience the responsibilities that come with being in the dental field. The interns are typically trained on how to properly sterilize equipment and rooms, and then how to set them up for procedures. The staff is extremely kind and hardworking and willing to help!…

Kate Burkholder – Agriculture Education Internship

According to the National Teach Ag Campaign, there are only 11,000 ag teachers in the U.S. which seems like a lot, but that covers all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. We are living in a time desperate for teachers, especially ag teachers. Through my interning experience at ELANCO as an Ag teacher,…

Rylee Brullo – Dental Hygiene Internship

Hello! My name is Rylee Brullo and I am doing my internship at Garden Spot Dental Care in New Holland PA. Some of my job duties and daily routines consist of working in sterol to make sure all of the instruments stay clean and are wrapped properly. Following my work in sterol, I also manage…

Leksi Bender – Environmental Science Internship

My name is Leksi Bender and I am a senior at Garden Spot High School, and I have had the amazing opportunity to be an intern at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Center in Stevens, PA. I go in every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 am and spend an average of 12 hours there each…

Johalys Bencosme – Optometry Internship

Hello! My name is Johalys Bencosme, I am a senior at Garden Spot High School and currently interning at Optometric Associates in New Holland. My reason for interning in high school was to have an insight into where I would be headed after high school. I took a chance with Optometric Associates even when I…

Business-Education Curriculum Collaboration

Why Do We Need to Learn This? A typical career path of a teacher includes graduating from high school, attending a four-year college to receive a bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate, and returning to the elementary or secondary education classroom. Often, teachers have limited experience in industries outside of education beyond the part-time jobs…

Tanner Howe – Woodworking Co-Op

My name is Tanner Howe I’m currently a senior at Garden Spot High School. I am enrolled in the Co-op program. The reason why I chose to enroll is that it allows me to go to school for one block and leave after to go to work. While I still get the credits I need…

Alex Horst – Stainer Co-Op

My name is Alex Horst. I work at New Holland Church Furniture as a stainer/ sprayer. New Holland Church Furniture is located in New Holland, Pennsylvania and we make custom church furniture for churches all across North America. I work in the finishing department where I stain, sand, and spray. I recently started to learn…

Terrance Young – Automotive Co-Op

Hi, my name is Terrance Young and I work at New Holland Auto Shine. Some job duties are washing cars, taking care of the car wash, and helping customers. In the future, I could be a detailer. It is something I am working towards. In addition, I’m working on learning to buff cars. I’ve grown…

Kaleigh Watkins – Caretaker Co-Op

Hello, my name is Kaleigh Watkins. I am part of the co-op program at Garden Spot. I currently work for Senior Helpers based out of Ephrata, PA. My role is to work as a caretaker for the elderly in their own homes. I commute to patients’ homes and assist with various tasks around their house….

Cole Ulrich – Automotive Co-Op

My name is Cole Ulrich, I am a senior at Garden Spot High School, and I am in the co-op program. I started the year as a Team Member at Tommy Express Car Wash. There I had a lot of hands-on experience working with the car wash. While I gained work experience there, I was…

Nick Smucker – Store Associate Co-Op

My name is Nick Smucker, I’m currently working at CVS as a front store associate. We are a pharmacy and retail corporation. I don’t get to work in the pharmacy due to my age but I hope to eventually if possible. Although, I’m not sure how much longer my stint at CVS will be. I…

Brayden Shore – Roofing Specialist Co-Op

My name is Brayden Shore, I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. I have had an amazing opportunity to work at Country Lane Gazebos right here in New Holland. This job allows me to learn more about roofing and other skills I need for the future. I am a roofing specialist and I…

Milagros Ricomas – Bakery Co-Op

Hi, my name is Milagros Ricomas and I work at Yoder’s Bakery in New Holland, Pa. My job duties include finding out-of-date food items and throwing them out. Lately, my manager has been giving me a new task in which I am getting pies ready for the following day. I’ve also been icing cupcakes, sprinkling…

Talon Monderewicz – Landscaping Co-Op

My name is Talon Monderewicz, I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. I started my high school job this year at Tommy’s Express but then realized I wanted to get more of a career. I have gotten the opportunity to work at Earth Turf & Wood. This has provided me with the chance…

Leeann Meadows – Prep Cook Co-Op

Hello, I am Leeann Meadows, a Dish-Up and Prep Cook at Garden Spot Village. I currently work in the kitchen or on the food line. Being that I work in two different areas my duties are always changing. Some job duties that I do daily as a Dish-Up include plating food, and making food. I…