Name: Lisa Saladin
Title: High School Instructor
Location: Lincoln Center
Years of Service: 6
What stands out about Kirkwood to you?
Kirkwood has allowed me to develop in every area of my profession - as a teacher, a curriculum chair for our program, and as the chair for the Adult High School Graduation Ceremony.
What is one of the most memorable moments at Kirkwood?
Watching a student who doesn't believe in his or her potential or abilities blossom in a nurturing environment such as we offer at Lincoln.
What keeps you motivated?
Having students get excited about learning and knowing what we do here makes a difference in many lives.
What is the best part of your job?
Working in the science classes with our students and working one-on-one with high school and GED students on math.
What is the best part of teaching at Kirkwood?
That I am given the flexibility and freedom to grow as an educator.
What makes the faculty at Kirkwood special?
I believe most Kirkwood faculty are team players and try their hardest to assist new faculty and students.
What is your approach to teaching?
I believe most students learn best by experiencing learning through experimentation, demonstrations, research projects and Internet simulations.
How does Kirkwood offer a world-class college education?
If offers the core courses needed to start a student down the path towards their college degree, with a caring faculty and smaller class sizes.
How does Kirkwood create a lifetime of opportunities?
From secondary program to ESL, from college transfer courses to continuing education enrichment courses, Kirkwood offers courses which satisfy the need for most adults in our community.
What contributes to students receiving personalized attention?
Small class sizes in our programs and accessibility to staff for out-of-class help.
What sets Kirkwood apart?
I truly believe Kirkwood will do its best to adapt its programs to meet the needs of the community.
Share an enlightening student experience you've had at Kirkwood.
I have seen many students go from "failures" in their minds, because of the fact that they dropped out of a traditional high school, come to be "successes" by completing their diploma or GED with us.
Describe your job duties/responsibilities.
Lead instructor at Lincoln Center
Curriculum Chair for Adult High School and GED programs
Adult High School Graduation Chair
What was your first paid job?
Clerk at a drug store.
If you could work in any other profession in the world, what would it be?
Physicians' Assistant
What do you do for fun?
Spend time with my kids and husband, read, hike and travel.
