Clarke Central High School College Adviser Robert Gluzman poses for a photo at Herty Field. Gluzman has helped assist seniors with post-high school plans. “Even though I’m technically a college advisor, I like to consider myself more of a career advisor. That is because I focus on all students regardless of their post-secondary (school) goals. My mission is to help them achieve their goals,” Gluzman said. Photo courtesy of Robert Gluzman and graphic by Luna Reichert
Clarke Central High School College Adviser Robert Gluzman is a new addition to CCHS faculty for the 2020-2021 school year. Coming to CCHS, Gluzman’s main priority is connecting with students.
“My goals basically coming in (were) to reach out to all the students and just make sure that they have a game plan, and that it’s secure,” Gluzman said “We’ve just (reached out to about) 50% (of seniors). So we’re gonna keep on hitting it. (Also) just trying to advertise me and get myself out to everyone.”
Gluzman believes his start at CCHS has been a positive one.
“In terms of meeting with people, it’s been going great. In fact, we had something called a (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) week, where we had two info sessions about filling out this document. With all the attendees combined, we had over 90, which was great,” Gluzman said. “Also, the (CCHS) community has been so welcoming to me, the teachers, the parents, the students. I really appreciate that. I’m so happy to be part of the family here.”
“The community has been so welcoming to me, the teachers, the parents, the students. I really appreciate that. I’m so happy to be part of the family here.”
— Robert Gluzman,
CCHS College Adviser
CCHS senior Katie Sue Martin-Williams met with Gluzman for her senior meeting and believes he was resourceful.
“He was helping me decide which colleges I’m interested in (based on) a list of my requirements, like how many people I want at the school and how far (away),” Martin-Williams said. “He also helped me find places that will be good for my major.”
Looking toward the future, Gluzman hopes to have all seniors planning on attending college to continue to work on the application process.
“(What) I would like to do by spring is to have students apply to at least two colleges. Two would be great. At least one by Thanksgiving and two (by spring) would be ideal,” Gluzman said.
