The title of this article aptly describes LCCTC's Physical Education teacher, Mr. Justin Simon.
A graduate of North Allegheny High School, Mr. Simon attended Indiana State University of Pennsylvania and earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.
Before Mr. Simon joined the staff at LCCTC, he worked as a landscaper, a lifeguard, and a carpenter. According to Mr. Simon, it is “the diversity of LCCTC and the ability to show up every day while learning something new” that appeals to him the most.
If you ever knocked on Mr. Simon’s front door after school hours, you might find him eating his grandmother’s spaghetti or watching Disney movies with his children, 7-year old Taylor and 5-year old Jordan. If he’s not watching Cinderella or The Lion King, he may be watching HBO’s Ballers or blasting country music. When he finds quiet time, he spends hours in the woods with his bow and arrow in search of the ultimate buck.When responding to the question, “Tell me something about you that would surprise others,” Mr. Simon replied, "Nobody would believe me if I told them that I think with my heart first.”
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Upon graduation, senior Health Assistant student, Jeralynn DeNome, plans to continue her education in the health field. She looks forward to becoming a Registered Nurse, but for now, she enjoys her co-op job working as a Certified Nurse Aid at the Jameson Care Center in Neshannock Township. "There will always be people telling you , 'You can't.' Look them in the eyes and say, 'Watch me'."
