Blogs
Exploring the College and Career Opportunities of CTE
This month’s topic is on college and career readiness. It is an exciting time to be in CTE. Currently my school district’s CTE department is in transformation. The CTE department is in the process of realigning its CTE programs to ensure that we prepare students to leave high school for the work...
Let’s Celebrate CTE!
As a CTE counselor, it concerns me that many people do not understand how beneficial CTE is to students and to our economy. So…I take action. Career and Technical Education Month ® is a great time to celebrate the many positive aspects of CTE. During this special month, l strive to ...
Mentors? Go Find 1 or More!
Why do you need a mentor? There is much debate and discussion about mentors in schools. Should they be assigned or grow out of natural circumstances. I have been an educator for 25 years and have enjoyed the direction and friendship of several different mentors throughout my career. None of these m...
This month’s blog speaks to student leadership through active CTSO involvement. In order for a student to lead, h/she must be “active”. The developing leader or leader developed found someone who intentionally “tapped” into their intrinsic motivations. This person (the tapper) and a series...