In this edition of 'Meet the Teacher' we speak with Ms. Carol Fisher, our Careers Coordinator.
Name: Carol Fisher – Careers Coordinator – carol.fisher@marymede.vic.edu.au
What is your role at the College?
I am the Careers Coordinator here at Marymede Catholic College. I have come to Marymede this year from Assumption College in Kilmore where I spent the past 10 years as a member of the Pathways Team.
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at the College.
I work part-time on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. My main role is to help advise our students on future pathways and the opportunities available to them after their time at Marymede Catholic College. I work closely with Mr Gary Hickey (VET/SBAT Coordinator) and Mr David DiSilva (VCAL Coordinator) and our assistant Mrs Angie Dalgleish. We currently run a wonderful Marymede Careers Website (www.marymedecareers.com) and release regular Career Newsletters containing news and information from a number of tertiary providers.Our Careers website also contains a link which will allow parents or students to book an appointment to come and see me.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding part of my job is working with students to fulfil their dreams. In some cases it is helping students to understand their skills and strengths and how to maximise their God given talents.
Fast Five:
Favourite Food: Chocolate
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Bold and the Beautiful or Married at First Sight
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I started my Career as a trainee Dental Nurse in Whittlesea and attended University for the first time in 2014 studying a Graduate Certificate in Career Development at Swinburne University.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Carlton Football Club
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?:
Donald Trump - Just for a laugh!
Sir. Richard Branson - To explore how he started his career and gain his thoughts/insights on employment and employees.
Keith Urban - So he could sing to me!
The Careers Office at Marymede Catholic College is open every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
