FALL2022 | TOWER 25 When you’re young, you think you have all the answers but you don’t. Be patient, listen and learn. Education should always be a priority. – JOE SCOBORIA ’16, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, DANIEL BOONE AREA HIGH SCHOOL legislators. I spearheaded an effort to bring the long-standing polling location back to KU — it had been moved five miles away to the Maxatawny Municipal Building — and right before the 2020 election, I received a call that it was returned to campus.” Scoboria credits his involvement with student government for teaching him skills that have been crucial to his current position, such as leadership, budgeting, delegating, public speaking, and how to become an advocate for others. In addition, his experience with KU faculty had a huge impact. “All of my professors in the education and history departments were incredible,” he said. “Teachers I spent a lot of time with, but also those I just had one or two classes with. They all go above and beyond, whether it’s for a huge lecture in the Academic Forum or a 20-student seminar in Beekey (Education Center) — I always felt each professor cared about every individual student.” Scoboria’s biggest piece of advice for firstyear students? Be sure to attend office hours. “I went to every one of my professor’s office hours to introduce myself,” he said. “It helps forge a personal connection. Tell them, ‘This is who I am, this is why I’m here and these are my goals.’ When you’re young, you think you have all the answers but you don’t. Be patient, listen and learn. Education should always be a priority.” After graduating with his B.S.Ed. in elementary and special education, Scoboria secured a teaching position at Glenside Elementary in the Reading School District. The following summer, he became certified to teach social studies for grades 7-12 and switched to Southern Middle School, where he taught seventh-grade social studies and coached for the varsity junior high basketball team before accepting a position at Daniel Boone. He earned his master’s degree in teaching English as a Second Language from Alvernia University, and his school administrator certification through Immaculata University. Currently, he is working toward his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration at the University of Florida, with the ultimate goal of becoming a school district superintendent.
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