Kara Pontius
About Kara Pontius
Kara Pontius Customer Success Manager
Kara Pontius currently holds the position of Customer Success Manager. She has a strong background in career tech education, having entered the field six years ago as a Career Services Specialist. Her experience and dedication have helped her gain a reputation for effectively supporting students and staff in their career development and work-based learning initiatives.
Career Services Specialist Experience
Kara Pontius began her career in tech education as a Career Services Specialist. In this role, she provided career exploration and planning services to approximately 20,000 K-12 students. Her focus was on helping students understand the possible career paths available to them, thus enabling informed decision-making for their future. Kara's initiatives in career services have had a significant impact on student engagement and future planning.
Digital Transformation at Eastland-Fairfield
In 2020, Kara Pontius transitioned to support Eastland-Fairfield staff and students with their work-based learning (WBL) measures. One of her notable achievements during this tenure was converting Eastland-Fairfield's program from paper processes to a new digital tracking and management system. This change streamlined operations, making it easier to manage student progress and compliance with WBL measures.
Professional Development in Work-Based Learning Compliance
Kara Pontius is responsible for providing professional development to staff, students, and business partners regarding new WBL compliance measures in the state of Ohio. Her role involves ensuring that all stakeholders are up-to-date with current standards and practices, thus maintaining program integrity and effectiveness. Her efforts have been critical in aligning educational outcomes with industry requirements.
Bridging Classroom Instruction and Industry Needs
Kara Pontius is passionate about bridging the gap between classroom instruction and industry needs. She dedicates her efforts to building student skills and developing a pipeline for the next generation workforce. Her work aims to ensure that students are well-prepared for the job market, equipped with relevant skills, and ready to meet industry demands.