EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

                             

 

                          David Lindenberg 

                 

 

 

Born where?

I was born outside of Poughkeepsie, NY. But my early childhood was in Buffalo, NY and the majority of my childhood was in Harrisburg, PA.

 

Jobs before Seall?

I’ve worked as a nurse’s aide, bench chemist, but mostly I’ve been a special ed teacher.  I started as a high school teacher, then I spent a year working with middle school aged children, and then when I moved to Vermont I taught at the elementary school level.  For 18 years before Seall, I was at Southern Vermont College as a learning specialist.

 

How long have you been with Seall?

I started at Seall the summer of 2019, so about 5 ½ years.

Any hobbies outside of work?

Spending time with my family, playing with my dog, and helping out as a robotics coach.

 

How do you keep a positive attitude on those really tough days? 

It may sound cheesy, but I take the philosophy that every day is a new day.  If today was horrible, then tomorrow is going to be better.  I also try to remember the small wins.  I don’t expect that I am ever going to make huge changes in somebody’s life but seeing the glimmer of happiness when one of the residents realizes that they learned something new or successfully completed a task that was outside of their comfort zone, those memories are what keep me coming back. 

 

What are some of the rewarding features of your current position? 

Seeing the little wins. 

 

What advice would you give to a Seall “new hire”?  

Don’t take it personal.  Every day is a new day.  You work with a great group of people who do their best to support others.  Don’t be afraid to admit when you don’t know something and ask for help; the people around you will do their best to help you be successful.