Brigette Trusal is a field-based instructor in the Department of Career and Wellness Education.
Responsibilities and Achievements
Brigette Trusal is a certified Business Education and Technology Education instructor with more than 25 years of experience in secondary and postsecondary education. Her master's degree work focused on Workforce Development and Information Technology, with an emphasis on preparing students for success in today's evolving workforce.
Throughout her career, Brigette has developed and delivered curriculum in business, technology, career education, personal finance, and industry credentialing. She implemented a successful work-based learning program that enabled students to gain valuable employment experience while earning academic credit and exploring career pathways.
Education
- BS in Business Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- MEd in Workforce Development & Information Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Courses Offered
- VOED 101 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education
- VOED 103 - Strategies for Teaching Career and Technical Education
- VOED 202 - Industry Linkages for Career and Technical Programs
- VOED 203 - Incorporating Reading and Communication Strategies in the Career and Technical Classroom
Contact Information
- Email: bntrusal@iup.edu
- Phone: 724-541-2326