Pagotto passionate about making ideas happen
Kristine Wada
Issue date: 11/9/09 Section: Profile
Pagotto credits her background as a linguist for her work ethic. While working at schools in Papua New Guinea, she was often asked to perform tasks that she was not necessarily trained to do, such as coaching basketball, drawing the lines on a baseball field, or teaching science. It was there, Pagotto said, that she learned that if a person really tries, he or she can accomplish anything.
In her classroom, she offered students a "money back guarantee," the premise of which was that she would refund students their tuition if they did not at some point in their studies experience a "wow" moment. She has not yet had to return a student's money.
Keith Kashiwada, Coordinator of Student Engagement, said, "I've had the pleasure of getting to work with Louise when she was an instructor. In working together, I've always found her to be very fair, very open to and supportive of ideas. She is by far one of the hardest working people on campus."
Since Pagotto began working at KCC 20 years ago, she has witnessed an increase in the numbers of students, faculty and staff, as well as numerous advances in technology. The Internet has allows for online classes and supplementary materials, creating new ways for educators to create relationships with students.
Pagotto embraces her transition from faculty member to administrator. "Faculty, administration, students and support staff all have a role to play in successful learning. We all want to make sure that learning happens successfully and positively," she said.
Asked about what she is proudest of accomplishing on campus, Pagotto replied, "Collaborative relationships are what support the institution. I'm happy with the way I've been able to work with others to accomplish those goals."
Her friendship with others on campus is evident in her "mooseum," an antlered collection of moose collectibles that inhabits her shelves and wall space. The collection began when Pagotto posted a moose picture on her office door, formerly in Kalia.
In her classroom, she offered students a "money back guarantee," the premise of which was that she would refund students their tuition if they did not at some point in their studies experience a "wow" moment. She has not yet had to return a student's money.
Keith Kashiwada, Coordinator of Student Engagement, said, "I've had the pleasure of getting to work with Louise when she was an instructor. In working together, I've always found her to be very fair, very open to and supportive of ideas. She is by far one of the hardest working people on campus."
Since Pagotto began working at KCC 20 years ago, she has witnessed an increase in the numbers of students, faculty and staff, as well as numerous advances in technology. The Internet has allows for online classes and supplementary materials, creating new ways for educators to create relationships with students.
Pagotto embraces her transition from faculty member to administrator. "Faculty, administration, students and support staff all have a role to play in successful learning. We all want to make sure that learning happens successfully and positively," she said.
Asked about what she is proudest of accomplishing on campus, Pagotto replied, "Collaborative relationships are what support the institution. I'm happy with the way I've been able to work with others to accomplish those goals."
Her friendship with others on campus is evident in her "mooseum," an antlered collection of moose collectibles that inhabits her shelves and wall space. The collection began when Pagotto posted a moose picture on her office door, formerly in Kalia.
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