Dawn Hall will begin her position as the new Instructional Supervisor (IS) of the Business Education Department in the fall of 2012.

Hall, who has taught for 11 years, will replace retiring Steven Kornick in supervising the Business, Applied Technology and Family and Consumer Sciences Departments.

“I was excited,” Hall said. “I think I teared up a little bit because it’s one of those moments you realize how badly you wanted the opportunity when you’re offered the position.”

Kornick said that he will miss the department but is confident Hall will do well as the IS.

“I know what kind of dedicated professional she is, and I also know how smart she is,” Kornick said. “I know she’ll do a [really] good job with the curriculum. She’ll do a [really] good job with the people. And most of all, she’s here for the students.”

Junior Michelle Locascio, who was in Hall’s consumer education class, said Hall is a great teacher.

“She was really nice, and she was really easy-going,” Locascio said. “When I would ask her questions, she would always be really helpful and give [me] ideas for [my] projects.”

Hall said her vision is for every student to be aware of the department’s programs.

“[The goal is to] make sure we are listening to what students are looking for and what their needs are out there […] because that’s really our main job here, to prepare you to be successful at the next level,” Hall said.