CTC Kicks Off New School Year with Staff Training and Awards
CTC Kicks Off New School Year with Staff Training and Awards
At Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center (CTC), we believe our talented, passionate, and dedicated instructors and staff are the backbone of our success. Each year we kick off the new school year with updates, training sessions, planning meetings, and a celebration of staff service milestones and attendance achievements.
Opening Days: Training, Planning, and Preparation
Before students return to campus, our entire team participated in Opening Days - 4 days filled with information and activities to set up our team for a successful year. Professional development sessions covered topics like our new Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Rewards initiative, integrating AI into the classroom, and strategies for supporting English Language Learners. We also received updates on new technology, Future Ready Fridays, and other systems that will support our students and staff. In addition to training and updates, staff collaborated on planning CTC’s big events, such as the Open House for 10th Graders & Families, this Fall’s Opportunity Fair, Lab Olympics, and Senior Signing Day.
Celebrating Staff: Commitment and Attendance
During Opening Days we take a moment to recognize the commitment and hard work of the CTC team. This year, we’re proud to honor those who have reached their 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, and 15 years of service milestone and those who have demonstrated exemplary attendance.
1 Year of Service at CTC
- Tim Dennis, HVAC Instructor
- Cortnee Fogel, Educational Aide
- Matthew Grigsby, Applied Engineering & Manufacturing Instructor
- James Hall, Criminal Justice Instructor
- Michelle Haythe, Business Instructor
- Emma Hilaire, Math Instructor
- Angela Holstein, Administrative Assistant
- Mike Husic, Career Based Intervention Instructor
- Molli Jackson, Career Based Intervention Instructor
- Kaila Leisure-Hoefer, Food Services Helper
- Brandilyn Leonard, Food Services Helper
- Craig Lindsay, STEM Instructor
- Jessica Meyers, Science Instructor
- Brittany Ragland, Food Services Helper
- Alicia Rittenhouse, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
- Mike Taylor, Intervention Specialist
- Brad Vorhees, Educational Aide
- Christy Wilbur, Assistant Director
- Jessica Zakowski, Educational Aide
5 Years of Service at CTC
- Monica Armstrong, Math Instructor
- Kyla Greenwood, Math Instructor
- Lisa McDanel, Custodian
- Becky Thompson, Intervention Specialist
10 Years of Service at CTC
- Amy Cross, School Counselor
- Sean Fadden, Software Programming Technologies Instructor
- Mike Hill, Social Studies Instructor
- Ross Lunsford, Social Studies Instructor
- Beth Oder, Job Training Instructor
15 Years of Service at CTC
- Ashley Harwood, EMT Instructor
Perfect Attendance Awards
1 Quarter of Perfect Attendance
- Jim Allread, Jaguar Academy Instructor
- Monica Armstrong, Math Instructor
- Eric Barge, Engineering & Architectural Design Instructor
- Linda Cabaluna, Computer Graphic Arts Instructor
- Jeff Caivano, Career Awareness Instructor
- Michelle Carn, English Instructor
- Christian Davoli, Social Studies Instructor
- Wendy DeLong, English Instructor
- Kristen Delpinal, Cosmetology Instructor
- Mike Harold, Custodian
- Ashley Harwood, EMT Instructor
- David Hay, Culinary Arts Instructor
- Erica Hillard, Agricultural Science Instructor
- Robert King, Math Instructor
- Brandilyn Leonard, Food Services Helper
- Barb Marshall, Medical Assisting Instructor
- Melissa Oroszi, Administrative Assistant/Attendance
- Jeremiah Pennington, Math Instructor
- Mike Rice, Associate School Coordinator
- Stephanie Riegel, Virtual Education
- Nathan Rogers, Maintenance Technician
- Becky Thompson, Intervention Specialist
- Todd Trainer, Math Instructor
- Brad Vorhees, Educational Aide
- Steve Walters, Auto Services Instructor
- Jessica Zakowski, Educational Aide
2 Quarters of Perfect Attendance
- Beth Conover, Intervention Specialist
- Tim Dennis, HVAC Instructor
- Tira Ford, First Cook
- Matt Grigsby, Applied Engineering & Manufacturing Instructor
- James Hall, Criminal Justice Instructor
- Emma Hilaire, Math Instructor
- Angela Holstein, Administrative Assistant
- Adam Lemmer, Education Exploration Instructor
- Ross Lunsford, Social Studies Instructor
- Eric Miller, Career Exploration Instructor
- Dave Remias, Culinary Arts Instructor
- Rebecca Shackelford, Career Pathways Leader
- Claire Spangler, School Counselor
3 Quarters of Perfect Attendance
- Sean Fadden, Software Programming Technologies Instructor
- Kyla Greenwood, Math Instructor
- Jason Leonard, Auto Body Collision Repair Instructor
- Jessica Meyers, Science Instructor
- Kameron Slusher, First Cook
- Jennifer Smith, Science Instructor
- Amy Turner, Veterinary Science Instructor
- Angela Yake, Cybersecurity Instructor
- Lynn Zimmerman, Science Instructor
4 Quarters of Perfect Attendance
- Shawn Cahill, Electrical Trades Instructor
- Sheila Finney, Warehouse Coordinator
- Mike Hill, Social Studies Instructor
- John Schmid, Carpentry Instructor
- George White, Forestry & Park Management Instructor
Congratulations to the CTC staff who were recognized for their major service milestones and those who earned perfect attendance!
As we celebrate these remarkable achievements in service and attendance, we are reminded of the extraordinary talent and passion our staff brings to CTC each day. Their unwavering commitment, not just to their roles but to the success and growth of every student, ensures each student is Career Ready, College Ready, Life Ready.
Our staff’s dedication to excellence, both in and out of the classroom, plays a pivotal role in shaping the futures of our students. Whether they’re providing hands-on learning experiences, guiding academic growth, or supporting personal development, each staff member is a vital part of our mission. Their contributions ensure that our students leave CTC not just with knowledge and skills, but with the confidence and readiness to excel in whatever path they choose. We couldn’t be more proud of the amazing team that makes CTC a place where dreams take flight and futures are built.