Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Where Are They Now Wednesday~Judith North Pavlick

Judy is on the front row, left side of the 1978-1979 team picture

Name: Judith North Pavlick

Years at LHU:  1977-1980

Degree(s) Earned:  Bachelor of Science/ Health & Physical Education

Years You Swam:  1977 & 1978

Best Events:  Loved IM & Back, but you would find me in an outside lane and probably a length behind the rest of the swimmers

Most Memorable Swimming Memory: The friendships, locker room, & van rides. 

Awards Received at School: Lettered both years.

Occupation:  PE/Swim Teacher K-6

Company:  Heights Terrace Elementary/Middle School, 32 Years

Children:  3 Chris PSU'11, Gabby LHU '15, & Nick HAHS '15

Anything Else You’d Like To Share With Haven Nation:  My years at Lock Haven are some of my best memories of my 55 years.  Coach Nan Wood was more than a swim coach, she was a mentor & role model.  Dr. Cox gave us very realistic & practical advice (make friends with the secretaries & janitors).  Bruce Young was one of my favorite classroom instructors.  Sharon Taylor also was strong role model who wanted women to be treated equally.  You have to remember that back in the 70's gym classes were just starting to go co-ed.  Women had few sports teams besides basketball & cheerleading. 


If you are going to be a teacher, don't let all the data collecting they do in the schools scare you.  Don't be afraid to care for your students. Encourage them to be their best.  Attend their sporting events, plays, and dance recitals.  That means the world to them and THEY WILL REMEMBER YOU TOOK THE TIME TO CARE!

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