Motznik

Linda Motznik, MHS Teacher and Guidance Counselor
Employee 1969-1999
Nominated by Shirley Caiola, Holly Davidson, and Dolly Faup

1969-1976: Midview Jr. High, grades 7-9 Physical Education Teacher

Coached girls track and gymnastics
:Ran intramurals and summer track competitions

1976-1993: MHS Physical Education Teacher
Coached Varsity/JV track, Varsity softball and volleyball and 9th grade girls basketball

1976-1999: Assistant Athletic Director
Instrumental in establishing Girls Freshman teams (1978)
Ran 1st state sectional volleyball tournament at Midview (1976)
Established the Canon Classic volleyball tournament

1991-1999: Drug Free Coordinator
Created and supervised many drug free community and school activities and events—Boo Walk, the first county wide 6th Grade Rally, America’s Pride assemblies, Rally Around the Flag, group counseling, Don’t Drink and Drive campaigns, Prom Promise, and conflict resolution student peer teams

1993-1999—MHS Guidance Counselor
Counseled students regarding educational, personal, and career issues
Conferred with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to resolve challenges
Provided crisis intervention to students
Promoted the academic, career, personal, and social development of students
Helped students evaluate their abilities, interests, and talents to develop career goals
Interviewed and assessed students for college and scholarship recommendations

1999-present—Lorain County College Tech Prep
Liaison between Lorain County schools and the JVS/LCCC Tech Prep program
Works closely with high school counselors
Recruits, advises and monitors students in the Tech Prep program
Develops and conducts presentations about Tech Prep for students and parents

Linda Motznik, Employee 1969-1999