is a full-time Career Preparation instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in educational studies. Teaching at many different educational levels, she brings valuable experience to the Career Prep classroom.
, MyPACE coordinator at Dayton Job Corps Center, has experience as a State Tested Nursing Aide preceptor, residential advisor and career preparation specialist. She enjoys assisting students with developing individualized career plans centered around their life goals, then fostering progress throughout the program to ensure they are on pathways to career excellence.
, On-Call Substitute instructor, previously worked as the Test of Adult Basic Education Reading instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. She earned a degree in secondary education from Wright State University, then taught language arts to Dayton Public Schools middle and high school students for several years.
works with Dayton Job Corps Center as the Test of Adult Basic Education coordinator. She previously worked in the airline industry for 23 years, including two years as a training scheduler, three years as a crew scheduler and 18 years as a flight attendant. Melissa enjoys working with students and being able to help them adapt to their new environment and schedules.
has served as a full time High School Diploma instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center since December 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in statistics and economics and a master’s degree in applied mathematics. Currently, Najlaa is a Ph.D. student in engineering electro optics and photonics at the University of Dayton and has been teaching as a part-time math professor at Wilberforce University since February 2021.
, Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Reading Instructor, graduated from Miami University of Ohio and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing. Shay has nearly a decade of teaching experience from kindergarten to college and enjoys mentoring and providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. Shay loves to write poetry and cuddle with her little Chiweenie while watching ’80s horror movies.
has served as the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Math instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center since 2013. She earned a master’s degree in education from Wright State University and has been teaching in the Dayton area since 2006, including Huber Heights City Schools, Fairborn City Schools, Dayton Leadership Academy and YouthWorks.
serves as the academic manager and has worked with Dayton Job Corps Center for over 20 years. Beginning as a substitute instructor, she has served in many capacities, including Business Information Technology instructor, GED Language Arts instructor, Social Studies and Science instructor, and lead High School Diploma instructor. Marcia enjoys working with students and receives great satisfaction from knowing that she plays a part in their success.
is a Reading instructor at Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. Her goal is to encourage a love of learning through heightened emotional intelligence in students as she brings experience from over 10 years as an educator, coach and foster parent. Anne loves reading, vocabulary building and creative writing. Above all, she is passionate about human experience and how multiple aspects of life shape our development. Anne’s formal education includes a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and master’s degree from the University of the Cumberlands.
serves as Test of Adult Basic Education instructor at Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. He has held several roles at Job Corps, from recreation specialist to center life supervisor, and what he loves most about working at Job Corps is learning about the diverse backgrounds of students and connecting with them through common life experiences. Jordan enjoys teaching life lessons and making time to give a listening ear, when needed.