We have the honor of introducing Kathleen Allen, November’s Student of the Month; Kathleen is a Senior at Palisades High School and a dedicated student in our Dental Careers program at UBCTS.
Kathleen joined the Dental Careers program in September of 2022, and from the start, it was clear she had a knack for the field. She adapted quickly, impressing us with her commitment and skill. We have watched her grow from a Level 1 student to a competent, cooperative education student. She’s gaining real-world experience at Pennridge Family Dental in Perkasie, where her mentor, Adele Schaffert, guides her.
Kathleen is not only bright but also incredibly creative. She has a passion for the arts, enjoys drawing and attending concerts, and has a fun, unique way of expressing herself—often through her ever-changing, colorful hair. Her creativity extends even further, as Kathleen also performs as a Haunt Actor at the Lehigh Valley Scream Park, adding a flair of performance to her artistic expression. She is a fun and optimistic person with a bubbly and genuine personality.
When Kathleen learned she’d been named Student of the Month, she could hardly contain her excitement. She jumped up and down, overjoyed at the recognition and thrilled to receive a poster as part of the honor. This young lady genuinely appreciates the acknowledgment of her hard work, and it’s well deserved.
Kathleen has passed her Radiation Health and Safety exam, earned her OSHA 10 certification in just a week, and achieved CPR certification. She is pursuing certifications in bloodborne pathogens and HIPAA. Her progress is a true testament to her determination. In addition, Kathleen serves as a SkillsUSA officer for the UBCTS Chapter.
Kathleen’s goals are ambitious. She hopes to attend Temple University to study Biology and later enter Temple’s Dental School. She credits UBCTS and the Dental Careers program with helping her find her calling, and we don’t doubt she’ll succeed in her goals.
Adele Schaffert, her mentor from Pennridge Family Dental said: We are so proud of Kathleen being chosen for student of the month! When we were looking for a dental assistant, she received high praise from the Tech school staff. With only dental exposure from the tech school, Kathleen has made strides to learn quickly and exceed our expectations. She is a well-rounded student and maintains her schoolwork while working full-time. Not many students can handle all the pressure, but Kathleen makes it look easy. We are so proud of this accomplishment and cannot wait to see how she grows as an individual as she graduates and moves on to the rest of her life! Congratulations Kathleen!!
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