Vol 48 Iss 1 Oct 22 2019

Alutant October 22, 2019
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At The Head of it All
A
Feature
Lucy Altman-Coe
Copy Editor
Activities Coordinator
Haley Naboychik has come a
long way since she first participated
on her Junior Class
Government.
Naboychik, who graduated
from Ellensburg High
School with the class of 2001,
has maintained a love for Ellensburg
in her heart throughout
her life.
“I was excited about the
idea of being back here.”
Naboychik expresses, whom
is continuing her fourth year
in her current career as activities
coordinator.
Naboychik experienced
several career transitions before
ending up in the office
she’s in today.
She originally went to
school and got a Business
degree, intending to work in
marketing. She eventually began
work as a substitute paraprofessional.
This turned out
to be a life-changing move for
Naboychik.
“I started subbing as a
parapro, and I found I loved
it.” She continues, “I enjoyed
the challenge of being in the
classroom.”
Now, in addition to her
duties as executive board advisor,
she also teaches the
leadership class.
Activities Coordinator Haley Naboychik
“After discovering I loved
being a parapro, I went back
to school and got my teaching
certificate,” Naboychik says.
She goes on to explain that
one of the most rewarding
parts of her job is watching
and helping her students develop
their skills, and furthermore
utilizing their abilities in
a way that benefits the school.
“I like seeing kids develop
their leadership skills and put
projects together for the student
body,” says Naboychik.
“So, last year, our kindness
month was a great example
of student projects coming to
fruition.”
Naboychik believes that
leadership can help develop
important skills that can be
used for the rest of one’s life.
She herself uses many of the
skills she learned during her
leadership experience on a
daily basis.
“The lessons you learn as
a leader, teamwork and people
skills, are so important,”
explains Naboychik passionately.
“The most important thing
is who you are as a person,
and what we do as teachers is
help you figure out who you
are and help you be a good
person.”
Naboychik smiles for a picture while at work in her office.