VHCC Pathfinders Program
Helping Middle School Students Discover Their Future!
The Pathfinders Program at Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is here to help middle school students explore careers, set goals, and prepare for the future — starting now!
- Career Exploration → Fun, hands-on activities that help students learn about different jobs and career paths
- Future Planning → Guidance on how today’s choices connect to high school, college, and beyond
- Engaging Activities → Games, workshops, and conversations that make learning about careers exciting
- Team Support → Pathfinders work alongside VHCC’s Navigators (high school career coaches) to ensure a smooth transition into high school
Middle school is the perfect time to spark curiosity and ignite dreams. Our goal is to plant seeds early, so students are ready to make informed decisions about their education and career path later on.
VHCC Pathfinders work closely with:
- Students → Inspiring curiosity and confidence
- Teachers & Counselors → Supporting classroom and career activities
- Families → Providing resources to guide conversations about the future
Meet Your Pathfinders
Meet Juliet Dixon - E.B Stanley Middle School's Pathfinder
Juliet is working at E.B. Stanley Middle School, helping to guide students as they explore different career paths.
Meet Beatrice Martino - Wallace Middle School's Pathfinder
Beatrice is working at Wallace Middle School, helping to guide students as they explore different career paths.
Meet Adam Sparks - Glade Spring Middle School's Pathfinder
Adam is working at Glade Spring Middle School, helping to guide students as they explore different career paths.
Pathfinders Schedules
E.B Stanley Middle School - Juliet Dixon | jdixon@vhcc.edu
| Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Location | AHS | E.B Stanley | VHCC | E.B Stanley | E.B Stanley |
Wallace Middle School – Beatrice Martino | bmartino@vhcc.edu
| Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Location | JBHS | Wallace | VHCC | Wallace | Wallace |
Glade Spring Middle School – Adam Sparks | asparks@vhcc.edu
| Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Location | GSMS | GSMS | VHCC | PHHS | GSMS |
Damascus Middle School - TBA
| Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Location | DMS | DMS | VHCC | HHS | DMS |