Last night we recognized our district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students and Teachers of the Year.
Every year, PCPS selects students and teachers who exemplify dedication, skill and achievement, from multiple career pathways and grade levels — in middle school through postsecondary education.
February is also CTE Month, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate these outstanding individuals, and the value of hands-on, skill-based learning. Without further ado, congratulations to:
CTE Students of the Year
- Agriculture: Kyndall Curtin, Winter Haven High
- Business, Management and Marketing: Yahya Abu Adas, George Jenkins High
- Communication and Information Services: Rafael Guerrero, Ridge Community High
- Health Sciences: Leigha Thomas, Fort Meade Middle-Senior High
- Human Services and Resources: Bailey Stanley, Bartow High
- Industrial, Manufacturing and Engineering: Kaitlyn Lewis, Auburndale High
CTE Students of the Year, Postsecondary
- Industrial, Manufacturing and Engineering: Benjamin DeHaven, Traviss Technical College (Aviation Airframe program)
- Industrial, Manufacturing and Engineering: John Curliss, Ridge Technical College (HVAC program)
CTE Students of the Year, Unique Abilities
- Billy Humphrey, Fort Meade Middle-Senior High
- Jessica James, Mulberry High
- Anyelin Morales-Iglesia, Crystal Lake Middle
- Uriel Ortiz, Ridge Community High
- Justin Severinghaus, Kathleen High
CTE Teachers of the Year
- Agriculture: Eddie Congdon, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
- Business, Management and Marketing: Holly Schmidt, Haines City High
- Communication and Information Services: Aaron Murray, Kathleen High
- Health Sciences: Stacy Grimes, Bartow High
- Human Services and Resources: Julie Brantley, Frostproof Middle-Senior High (culinary)
- Industrial Manufacturing and Engineering: Amy Hamilton, Sleepy Hill Middle (pre-engineering)
CTE Teachers of the Year, Postsecondary
- Ray Finder, Traviss Technical College (HVAC program)
- Ashley Still, Ridge Technical College (facial and nails program)
