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WHY I STRIVE
FOR EXCELLENCE
GREGORY REEVES
CERTIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL (CHEP) IN TEACHING
PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF MASSAGE THERAPY – CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE
How many years of experience do you
have in higher education?
Six years.
How did you begin your career in higher
education?
My career in higher education honestly began completely by
chance. While in massage therapy school, I was told by my
instructors that I should consider coming back to the school
as a lab assistant once I passed my national exam and was
licensed—but that thought went to the back of my mind as I
entered the field and began to work for myself. I applied for a
position as a massage therapy clinic coordinator at my current
school as a supplement to my private practice. I didn't get that
position but was offered the position of substitute instructor,
which I naturally accepted. Almost a year to the day later I had
worked my way up the chain to program director, which I have
been happily doing for over 5 years now.
What part of your job brings you the
most personal satisfaction?
I enjoy all aspects of my job as an instructor and a program
director, but there two parts of the job that bring me the
most personal satisfaction. e first is being witness to the
light-bulb moments—when the information truly clicks with
the student and they just get it. I firmly believe it is called a
light-bulb moment because they really do glow! e second
moment is when I get the call or visit immediately aer a
student passes their national certification exam and I know
that I am going to be welcoming them as a colleague into the
field!
