Madeleine Bartz ’18
Director of the Pathway to Success Program at Genesee Community College
As Madeleine Bartz reflects on her own student journey, she is grateful for the opportunities and support she received and now offers to students. “I can provide our students with all the support I was able to receive to be successful on their academic and career journeys.”
She now works as the director of the Pathway to Success Program at Genesee Community College where she oversees intensive support for rural students through academic and career planning and advisement. She looks to her time at Fisher as foundational preparation for her role as an educational leader. “I originally started as an education major at Fisher, and those classes certainly helped my perspective in education today, and the field experiences helped me foster an appreciation for everyone I work with and teach.”
Though Bartz believes Fisher prepared her academically, she also attributes her current success to her participation in the Service Scholars Program. “This program allowed me to engage my passion for helping others and helped me develop connections that were invaluable while working on my master’s degree,” she explained.
While Bartz believes future teachers and instructors will gain a solid foundation in the education program at Fisher, she also encourages all students to connect with their professors. “What made my Fisher experience great were the professors and advisors who provided support and encouragement, so I would encourage students to spend time getting to know their professors.” Ultimately, “they’re here to help you succeed, so take advantage of it!”