Career Day At Walter Bickett 2022 A Success

The entire Walter Bickett Elementary school with the Atrium Med Air Helicopter at Career Day 2022.

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MONROE, NC – On Friday, March 18, Walter Bickett Elementary hosted their Third Annual Career Day.  Thirty professionals attended and shared their careers and fields with approximately 525 students.  Pre-K through 5th-grade students got to ask professionals questions about their jobs and how they got there.  Many of the professionals brought examples, tools, or gear to share with the students.  This hands-on, direct approach was overwhelmingly loved by the kids as they learned that you have to “Dream Big and Work Hard.”

UNCC Mechanical Engineering (LtR Tyler Chapin, Charles Roberts, Jared Jackowitz) team brought a Moon Rover to the Careeer Day 2022.
UNCC Mechanical Engineering (LtR Tyler Chapin, Charles Roberts, Jared Jackowitz) team brought a Moon Rover to the Careeer Day 2022.

The day started with a presentation from the 5th-grade class before an introduction from Principal Dr. E. Daniels. Next, Nurse Ilene Jackowitz announced the “What I Want to be When I Grow Up” essay contest winners: Marite Bautista (Ms. Nixon’s class) wants to be a firefighter, and Jeremy Saltos (Ms. Brown’s class) wants to be an architect.  The presenters were then introduced and sent to stations around the school inside and out.



The children were able to get up close and personal with the professionals on hand.  The Monroe Fire Department brought a fire truck and explained the equipment to the kids.  The FBI showed them how to dust for prints while Project 2 Heal from Waxhaw brought in puppies from one of their litters.  A UNC team brought the moon rover they collaborated with NASA on while another one brought a race car.  All of these things really helped reinforce the mantra the kids had recited earlier, “I believe in me.  I will never give up on me.  I can do anything, anytime, anywhere.  I will shoot for the stars and beyond.”

Students at Walter Bickett Elementary pose with the Atrium Air Med Helicopter at Career Day 2022.
Students at Walter Bickett Elementary pose with the Atrium Air Med Helicopter at Career Day 2022.

One of the highlights of the day was when the Atrium Med Air Helicopter landed at the school and the kids were able to watch and take a photo with the helicopter.  The day really would not have been possible without the professionals who took the time to speak and share with the kids, so Walter Bickett Elementary would like to thank everyone who attended.

Jackowitz, who helped bring the Career Day to life, shared that at the end of the day, she was able to sit back and see the careers and excitement through the eyes of the children.  “They didn’t know some of these careers existed. Hopefully, they will fight for their own dreams!”

The 5th grade essay winners at Walter Bickett's 2022 Career Day, Marite Bautista and Jeremy Saltos.
The 5th grade essay winners at Walter Bickett’s 2022 Career Day, Marite Bautista and
Jeremy Saltos.
Kyle Mathis, Physicians Assistant, and Walter Bickett Elementary students at Career Day 2022.
Kyle Mathis, Physicians Assistant, and Walter Bickett Elementary students at Career Day 2022.
US Air Force Staff Officer Chris Scott and a student at the Walter Bickett Career Day 2022.
US Air Force Staff Officer Chris Scott and a student at the Walter Bickett Career Day 2022.
Parkwood ROTC program's Major Gregg Jones (right) at Walter Bickett Career Day 2022.
Parkwood ROTC program’s Major Gregg Jones (right) at Walter Bickett Career Day 2022.
Birdie Younginer, Park Ranger, speaks with students at Walter Bickett's Career Day 2022.
Birdie Younginer, Park Ranger, speaks with students at Walter Bickett’s Career Day 2022.
Ilene Jackowitz, School Nurse, with Ms. Wiid’s 1st grade class at Career Day 2022.
Ilene Jackowitz, School Nurse, with Ms. Wiid’s 1st grade class at Career Day 2022.
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Tara Botero
A. Tara Botero was born and raised in the South but only recently moved to Waxhaw, NC in November 2014. She has a horse, Cooper, with whom she spends many hours on the trails. Tara has been in love with photography for over 20 years and joined Tri-W News as a photographer and reporter in August 2016.