Bio
Margaret Savitzky was a chiropractor when an injury required a career change. In 2002, she joined Thomas Edison teaching AP Biology, Chemistry and Science Research and earning a reputation as superb teacher and inspiration for her students. Many have gone on to careers in health care, but she wanted to do more to prepare them. In 2012, supported by her principal, she created what has become her signature program, “Medical Assisting,” a carefully constructed three-year program of courses, lab work, practical experience and internships. Principal Ojeda says, “Dr. Savitzky’s teaching and concern represents the ethic of ‘above and beyond’ in every way. She is that teacher students will look back on as the person who opened up the world for them, encouraging them to pursue opportunities that they would not have thought possible.”
