C4 Student of the Month
Keystone class presentations about the C4 program led Caitlyn Gross to explore the Health Careers area. Caitlyn is currently enrolled in her second year of Dental Assisting classes, with plans to complete the third year of the sequence as a senior next year. The Columbus East junior is also serving as co-president of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) organization, sharing the office with Heather Gross (no relation). The HOSA officers helped coordinate raising over $1100 and gathering gifts for 3 families in need during the past holiday season.
Caitlyn’s most challenging activity in the Dental program has been learning to make a dental impression. Her parents, Chanel and Dave Gross, are proud of her accomplishments and are enthusiastic about the opportunities she has had. Caitlyn says taking C4 classes has given her the benefit of a broader range of “real life” experiences.
Recent career counseling has helped Caitlyn recognize an interest in sports broadcasting and she may participate in cheerleading at the collegiate level. Her dream career moment would be standing on the football field, interviewing the Denver Broncos after a game. With her current experience from the C4 Dental program, Caitlyn feels that she has at least two strong options for her future work plans. In the meantime, Caitlyn advises other high school students, “If you have an interest (in a certain area), go for it! Check out C4.”
Congratulations and best wishes to Caitlyn!
