CooperativeEducation | Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success

Garden Spot High School

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…

Ryan Lantz – General Manager Co-Op

My name is Ryan Lantz, I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. For my senior year, I decided to enroll in co-op. Co-op has provided me with real-world experience and allowed me to get a headstart in life while still getting my education. I am currently working at Niblock’s Fresh Meats, located in…

Jasmyne Kay – Dining Server Co-Op

Hi, my name is Jasmyne Kay. I am a co-op student. I am currently working at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pa. They currently have 3 different locations. I am a dining server in the east kitchen. My job as a dining server has many different roles. My duties are not just about giving…

Riley Jones – Mechanic Co-Op

My name is Riley Jones and I am enrolled in the co-op program at Garden Spot High School. Co-op allows me to leave school after the first block to go to work for the rest of the day. I thought this program would be beneficial for me because I only needed two more classes to…

Dimitriy Dubskiy – Woodworking Co-Op

My name is Dimitriy Dubskiy, and I am a senior at Garden Spot High School. The Co-op program has allowed me to get a job and work during the day. Working this job every day instead of taking electives at school gives me the experience I need in the field I want to go after…

Nathan Bertram – Woodworking Co-Op

My name is Nathan Bertram and I am currently employed at New Holland Church Furniture as a stainer and a sander. Through my work, I have gained experience in woodworking. The position has given me skills in communication, problem-solving, and being precise in my work, which are things I can use in the real world….

Nevaeh Gracey – Finishing Coordinator Co-Op

Hello, I’m Nevaeh Gracey. I am a student enrolled in the co-op program. I work at Meridian Products as the finishing coordinator. My duties include sorting doors onto carts based on the job and the type of finish the doors will receive. I also have to tag the paperwork that each job comes with. Unfortunately,…

Adam Martin – Maintenance Co-Op

My name is Adam Martin and I am enrolled in the co-op program at Garden Spot High School. Co-op allows me to leave school after the first block to go to work for the rest of the day. I thought this program would be beneficial for me because I only needed three classes to graduate,…

Quinton Coover – Retail Co-Op

I started working as a cashier and a cart collector at Yoder’s Country Market on East Main St. in New Holland at the end of the school year last year. When I’m at the register I mostly just scan customers’ items, carts on the other hand are a bit more than just collecting carts. On…

Britton Greenawalt – Culinary Co-Op

Hello, my name is Britton Greenawalt I work at Yoder’s Buffet and Country Market in New Holland, PA. The Yoder’s Buffet always has something different and something new to try. We are a family-owned company. We have 5 different bars for the buffet we have a Grill station, a salad bar, a dessert bar, and…