A huge congratulations is in order for Ardrey Kell’s John Glenn! Mr. Glenn is the 2024 CMS NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year! Ardrey Kell High School Teacher Mr. John Glenn was named 2024 CMS NCCAT Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year this morning. A central office committee composed of district administrators […]
Read MoreIndependence students had a big showing in CTE month. Six Independence students participated in the SkillsUSA Southwest Regional Rally Carpentry Competition and represented both their school and district in an amazing way. All six competitors were competitive in their events. Three placed in their events! Lena Roten – 1st place in Construction Core Jaime Torres […]
Read MoreAs we prepare to close CTE month, we want to take the time to salute all our CTE students and staff. CTE would not be a success without the hardworking teachers and amazing students that fill our schools. On behalf of the Central Office staff, we thank you in CTE month and beyond! If your […]
Read MoreIf you are familiar with CTE and East Meck, chances are you know Business teacher, Kenneth Willis. Mr. Willis is exactly what it means to be CTE and also, what it means to be an East Meck Eagle! Saluted by Vincent McGregor, he had this to say about Mr. Willis: ‘Mr. Willis facilitates several student […]
Read MorePLTW teacher, Niva Hawkins find happiness at Marie G. Davis. She sees that happiness inside her classroom and within her students. For CTE month, Ms. Hawkins has chosen to spotlight one of her shining stars, Juan Junior Mendez Murillo! She has this to say about Juan: ‘I am nominating Juan because he is an exceptional […]
Read MoreMichelle Edens is an example of what you look for in an educator. She is committed to her Agriculture program at Providence High School, her students, and other Ag teachers. District Ag Pathway Lead, Deepal Patel, shares this about Ms. Edens: ‘Ms.Edens is an ideal example of a CTE teacher bringing a robust CTE class […]
Read MoreChris Ivy teaches Python Programming at South Meck. However, according to Carl Samford (CTE Instructional Facilitator), Mr. Ivy does so much more. ‘Mr. Ivy has come to South Meck to begin our Python classes. He has also taken the lead advisor role with our FBLA Club. The membership has flourished and the club placed at […]
Read MoreEducators are always excited when they see the proverbial light bulb turn on for students. Haley McCullough, from Butler High School, has her CTE light bulb turned on and burning brightly! Nominated by Career Development Coordinator Jessica Walker, she has this to say about Haley and her bright future in Health Sciences: ‘Haley cares so […]
Read MoreHelen Burch is more than a Business teacher. Nominated by Principal Lisa Bailes, she says that, ‘Ms. Burch is the epitome of an outstanding educator. Her classroom is engaging, inviting and she cares about all kids at a very high level. Social and emotional learning is embedded into every lesson, effortlessly. The amount she knows […]
Read MoreNot only does Katherine Hartter teach students PLTW courses in Engineering, she does it with joy and exuberance every day. Nominated by John Kurzawa, he says: ‘Katherine creates a welcoming and exciting environment in her classroom in which students can thrive each and every day. From the moment when students enter and answer her question […]
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