Corey J BehelDr. Corey J. Behel holds a BS from Athens State University (Athens, AL), a M Ed from the University of North Alabama, (Florence, AL) and a PhD in Instructional Leadership from Samford University (Homewood, AL). Dr. Behel has thirty years' experience s a teacher in primary and secondary education, school administration, counseling, and supervising career development programs. He serves as the Director of Partnerships and Workforce Innovation for the Florence, Alabama, City School system supervising two national award-winning high school workforce development programs: the Launch(R) Career Development Program, and the Southwire 12 For Life(R) manufacturing partnership. For these programs, Dr. Behel teaches a professional skills class to instill knowledge in young adults to become an independently productive employee. Dr. Behel focuses on potential rather than limitations and is passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves. Dr. Behel has received the Teacher of The Year Award at three local schools and was the Florence City School District (AL) Teacher of the Year. He was also nominated for Alabama Teacher of the Year. Dr. Behel has authored a professional skills and career development handbook used in teaching his class. Read More Read Less