CTE (Career & Technical Education)
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Purpose of CTE
Career and Technical Education programs allow students to explore a range of options for their future - inside and outside of the classroom. Through CTE, students can start their path toward a career that they are passionate about, while earning valuable experience, college credits and more. CTE is a unique opportunity for hands on learning - putting students at the center of the action and providing the skills and confidence needed to pursue career options, discover their passions and get on a path to success.
CTE Teachers
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Tonisha Purcell, CTE Coordinator
8th year as an Educator
CTE Specialty Coordinator/ CTE Department Head: 1st Year at NWSA
DECA Advisor, Liaison for CCP/Dual Enrollment, support all things CTE -
John Bailey
Mr. Bailey taught music for more than 20 years before moving into the CTE Graphic Design world, and has brought with him a wealth of experience in educational and entrepreneurial endeavors. Mr. Bailey teaches all of the Adobe Digital Design certification courses at NWSA including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro software.
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Ms. Jean Brendel
Currently in my 18th year of teaching. Been at NWSA since April 22,2019, as the apparel and costume design teacher. Currently the LCAC and National Board Certified along with holding a Masters in the Art of Teaching from ECU.
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Ms. Livanga Hines
This is Ms. Hines' first year teaching at NWSA. She is our Middle School CTE - Project Lead the Way educator. She is also a member of our School Improvement Team.
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Lauren Temple Ruff
Ms. Ruff teaches CTE HS Marketing and this is her first year with NWSA. She has worked in advertising and media, as well taught marketing at the college level, since 2006.
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How can students learn and earn with CTE?
- Become a Career and Technical Education Concentrator: ACT Workkeys for Job Seekers Certification
- Industry Certifications: Adobe Academy (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
- National Technical Honor Society
- Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs): DECA
- The Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
- CTE Internships
- Dual Enrollment at CPCC through NC Career & College Promise