Career Day gives students an up-close look at different career paths and connects their learning to the real world. Community members and leaders come into the classroom to share insights about their career and details about necessary education and training for career success. Thank you to the following people and businesses for sharing your careers with our students:
Kee Abell- NAWCAD- naval aviation
Rachel- Good Dog! - dog trainer
Adam Harden- Caruso Homes- customer care representative
Steve Vallandingham- St Mary's County Advanced Life Support Unit- paramedic
Jeremy Smith- Power Solutions- electrical BIM designer
Blaise Higgs- SMECO- technical training advisor
Patrick Woodburn- 7th District Volunteer Fire Department- fireman
Lisa Nelson- St. Mary's County Health Department- registered nurse
Amber Crawford- U.S. Census Bureau- program analyst
Andrew Budd- St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department- deputy sheriff
Zac Gagnon- All4Pawz- mobile pet grooming business
Audrey McCray- St. Mary's Dental- dental hygienist
Mike Williams- The Severn Group- steamfitter
Mary Ann Williams- St. Mary's County Public Schools- media production
Denise Ching- Thompson's Seafood Corner Market- small business restaurant owner
Jennia D'Lima- Editing by Jennia- book editor
Lynn Hudak- Mother Catherine Academy- music teacher
Mike Hasel- International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers- IT systems analyst

A special thanks to our Student Council for hosting Career Day 2023,
and to Chaptico Market for providing lunch to our volunteers- The Best Fried Chicken in St. Mary's County!