Elicia Hester

Having a small private school helps with keeping up with students as they go through the admissions and enrollment process.  Also encouraging students to follow the school through social media helps keep in contact.  Getting involved with community activites as a school team and motivating the students to participate keeps the needs and concerns of all students up front as well.  I enjoy each student and get to know a specific and important detail of each student to also let the student that we support them all the way.

Education would be my best answer, however, working as one receives an education is also an option.  Our program provides the skills in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting so a student can graduate and apply for a job while climbing the education ladder for higher pay or employment.

As an Instructor,  the information about student motivation from Tracee Lawing encourages me to add this course to my list of courses i want to enroll.  Keeping all students motivated and engaged can be a challenge based upon their individual needs.

We are a new school with one program and are in our second year.  Many students who would love to enroll are looking for the financial help.  For Volusia County, we have had success with the One-Stop Center for Business Excellence  to provide some financial help for those students who qualify.  However, for the students, I would love to provide the financial aid for those who qualify asap.