Introduction to Victor Education USA & Victor Commander
Young people develop with different values and experiences that shape who they are and contribute to their future as an adult. As they develop from earliest experiences, they exhibit behaviors that parents characterize as healthy and suitable to prepare them for adulthood and being productive members of society or unhealthy behaviors that need additional attention. Young people in China are immersed in an environment where they individually have pressure to succeed with strong expectations and focused overwatch from family. Along with a structured and focused environment, most students’ increased reliance on technology has enabled them to develop swift means of communication while sacrificing interpersonal engagement and a sense of teamwork.
Learning is a part of our challenge, facing demanding challenges, adversity, and reaching new goals never expected. Victor Commander is not a one-size program for trainees of all ages. We use a multi-tiered environment to expose trainees to physical, mental, and moral/ethical challenges, allowing them to achieve unexpected growth.
Introduction to the Leaders and Trainers
Colonel Paul M. Paolozzi, USA (Ret.)
Colonel Paolozzi leads Victor Commander with vast experience leading American and coalition soldiers, business professionals, volunteer organizations, and students in the Boy Scouts of America. He dedicated his life to the service of others and enjoys the challenge of shaping young adults for a lifetime of growth, learning, and service to others. He had a distinguished career in the United States Army for 30 years that included leading over 4000 soldiers in combat in Afghanistan, developing future officers at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and serving in senior Defense positions. Thereafter he led the communications efforts for the Aerospace and Defense Industry, giving life to the voice of 13% of America’s workforce. Throughout his adult life he has contributed extensively to the development of young adults, from being an accomplished father of two adult children to being a youth leader in athletics, church events, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Command Sergeant Major Daniel Willey, United States Army (Ret.)
CSM Willey shares a similar lifetime of service to the United States and others. His United States Army service for over 32 years was followed by his role as a leader for a battalion of cadets in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. His exceptional United States Army experience elevated him to the senior Non-Commissioned officer level at senior commands in the United States and in Afghanistan. CSM has been a stalwart investor in the development of professional soldiers, future officers at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and currently serves as a full-time role model and faculty member at one of the United States’ most prestigious universities at Virginia Tech.
Colonel Paolozzi and Command Sergeant Major Willey select incredibly talented career military professionals as a part of the professional staff to lead the Victor Commander programs. In addition to the professional staff members, Colonel Paolozzi and CSM Willey also have assistant instructors with unique backgrounds that join the cadre ranks for each program. All instructors uphold the highest standards of Victor Education and must undergo a United States National Background check to work with children.