Howard L. Goff Middle School 8th graders learned about the many academic options available to them in high school during an assembly on Thursday morning in the school gym. Representatives from Columbia High School, as well as, Questar STEM High School, Questar Career Tech, Questar New Visions and Tech Valley High School presented information about their programs.
The assembly was organized by Family and Consumer Science Teacher Debreen Oliva and Guidance Department Chair Sharon Dunn.
Bella Satalino ’26 sharing her experience in the Questar III BOCES Career Tech program during an assembly at Howard L. Goff Middle School.
“I am glad we were able to bring the different presenters to Goff for the assembly so 8th graders would have the opportunity to learn about some of the Columbia High School electives and alternate high school program options that will enable students to explore and prepare for future careers,” said Mrs. Oliva.
Thank you to our guest presenters!
- Andrea Neiman – Columbia Art Teacher and Art Department Chair
- Katrina Gruet – Columbia Career and Technical Education Teacher and CTE Department Chair
- Chris Hosley – Columbia Physical Education Teacher and PE Department Chair
- Jennie Mueller – Principal of STEM High School
- Amy Hawrylchak – Tech Valley High School
- Maggie Palmeri – Questar III BOCES CTE Director
- Bella Satalino ’26 – Columbia Student in the Questar CTE Welding Program
- Tara Tolan – Questar III BOCES CTE Coordinator