New Coordinator of Career Services

Author: The Crusader Jessica Palermo

Hi, my name is Jessica Palermo, and I started at Belmont Abbey as a Coordinator of Career Services in December 2022. I graduated from Western Carolina University with a BS in Psychology and a BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology. After college, my path was still unclear, but I knew I was meant to work in a position that allowed me to help others. It was that passion that quickly led me into the “education world.” It wasn’t long before I completed North Carolina’s Lateral Entry Teaching Program and taught 4th grade in Gaston County, later moving into a position as the Afterschool/Summer Program Director at Gaston Day School. I have enjoyed helping Belmont Abbey students and alumni navigate their career journeys over the past few months and look forward to supporting many others!

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2023, Issue 3 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.