March Staff of the Month – Joseph Rudelic

Success Virtual Learning Centers is excited to recognize Joe Rudelic as our March Staff of the Month! Joe serves as the Center Director at SVLC–Flint, where he helps keep the center running smoothly while making sure students and families feel supported from the moment they walk through the door.

In his role, Joe facilitates the day-to-day work that keeps learning moving forward—meeting with students and families, gathering information for enrollments, and coordinating with staff to ensure everyone has what they need. If you’ve ever wondered what a “typical day” looks like for a Center Director, Joe sums it up perfectly: check the calendar, check in with staff, connect with students in the center, attend meetings, call students, and document interactions. In other words: a steady mix of organization, relationship-building, and always being ready for whatever the day brings.

Joe is in his third year with Success, and his journey shows a continued commitment to growth and leadership. He began his first year as a TOR at the Lansing West Center, then stepped into the Center Director role—spending the past two years leading at the Flint Center. That evolution reflects what many of his coworkers already know about him: Joe is dependable, steady, and always focused on helping the team and students succeed.

When asked what accomplishment he’s most proud of, Joe didn’t hesitate: helping students graduate who otherwise may never have had the opportunity. That’s the heart of Success—and Joe’s work helps make those outcomes possible. He shared how rewarding it is to witness the hard work students put in, and to see staff rally around them with encouragement, consistency, and care.

Joe is also energized by the future. Recently, he’s enjoyed being part of the Credit Recovery team, and he’s excited to see how that work will benefit students. Looking ahead, Joe plans to complete the Path to Leadership training to earn his Administrator’s certification.

If you spend time around Joe, you’ll quickly understand the culture he helps create—he describes it in three words: kind, caring, dedicated. He’s also quick to give credit where it’s due, sharing that he believes being selected as Staff of the Month comes down to his awesome staff, who motivate him daily to keep getting better.

Outside of work, Joe enjoys time with his family, golfing, and hunting. He also loves extremely spicy food (the spicier, the better!) and has an unexpected hobby: collecting CDs—so if you’re cleaning out a drawer, you know who to call.

Congratulations, Joe! Thank you for your leadership, your steady support of students and staff, and the impact you make every day at our Flint Center.