Rachel Marker - Class of 2015 Spotlight
Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) senior,Rachel Marker, was named Valedictorian for the MVCTC Class of 2015. She is a Dental Assistant student from Tri-Village, and will be graduating with her Certified Ohio Dental Assistant license, a job and big dreams.
Rachel completed the testing in the fall to earn the title of Certified Ohio Dental Assistant (CODA) and is currently employed with Preferred Family Dental located on the second floor of Good Samaritan North. She plans to attend school at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI in the fall, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Services and a minor in Linguistics.
Rachel shared, “I had always dreamt of working in a dental office ever since I was in elementary school and MVCTC provided the great opportunity for me to try it out! MVCTC is one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to learn skills in a much needed field. The teachers make it a priority to ensure that their students have the tools needed to succeed. In addition, I was able to participate in SkillsUSA competitions and be a part of a team that taught me leadership skills. My career technical program at MVCTC has helped me obtain my job at Preferred Family Dental where I assist the dentist in different procedures. I have also learned the importance of following directions carefully and paying attention to close detail.”
Rachel is the daughter of Daniel and Michelle Marker of Greenville. She has received the MVCTC National Technical Honor Society Scholarship, President’s Scholarship to Cornerstone University for $44,000 and the Pastor’s Scholarship worth $8,000.
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