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Student Success Story in Fire Service

Meet Hunter R. McConnel, a career Lieutenant of 7 years at the North Star Fire Department in North Pole, Alaska, who would like to thank the Edmonds School District CTE Program for leading him to this rewarding career.

“I attended the Fall 2001/Spring 2002 Fire Fighting Class offered through the Edmonds School District Career and Technical Education Department. Through the instruction of this class I learned about the fire service, the positives, the pit falls and the sense of family that you would never experience in any other career field. My vocational training in this program, and instructors, helped me find the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which then led to a flourishing fire career. Currently I have responded to 1800+ emergencies in the North Pole area. I instruct the Fire Hydraulics/Water Supply systems at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and I instruct for the State of Alaska in native villages throughout Alaska. I have won many awards for my dedication to the Fire Department, not to mention I make $60,000 a year (small benefit). Had I never attended the Fire Fighting Program taught by Jim McGaughey, I would never have thought of fire service as a viable career option. Now I consider the time spent in that fire station classroom some of the most pivotal and important months of my life, thanks to quality instruction, passion for an outstanding career, and the eagerness displayed by the instructors to help us young folks start a fulfilling career in fire service. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Edmonds School District Career and Technical Education Department for launching me head first in to a most rewarding career.”

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 April 2009 09:43

MTHS Robotics Team Awarded at Competition

The MTHS Robotics Team performed very well this past weekend at our FIRST Robotics Competition in Portland, OR. We earned a spot in the Event’s Championship Playoff’s, and brought home 2 coveted trophies. The students were extraordinarily hard working, made good decisions under pressure, and worked very well as a team. These actions represent the highest goals of FIRST Robotics, so it was a successful competition for those reasons alone… but there is more good news, as well.

Out of 52 teams competing from WA, OR, CA, ID HI and Canada, MTHS made it to the championship playoffs that include the top 24 teams. Unfortunately, we then had both hardware and software challenges, and lost. We were awarded two trophies: first, the Underwriter’s Laboratories Industrial Safety Award for the team demonstrating the best safety practices of all teams present. (This was the 3^rd year in a row that MTHS earned this award.) We also earned the Judges Award given out a team selected by the FIRST judges to a team selected for demonstrating outstanding achievement in some unique way. MTHS students earned this award for our exceptional contributions (both advisory and financial) in helping to start up other high school FIRST Robotics Teams in the local area. The students should be proud of these awards and their overall performance.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 08:32

Student Success Story in Marketing

title Meet Garbo Chan, a 2008 University of Washington Freshman whose experience in high school CTE Business and Marketing classes opened up the world of business and provided opportunities for Garbo to identify her post secondary interests and to develop as a student business leader.

“Lynnwood High School business and marketing classes greatly impacted me throughout my high school years and in my future career path. I especially appreciate the many experiences which enabled me to become more involved in the business world. The numerous events and field trip opportunities had the most impact. I was able to volunteer and become involved in the community in many ways. I was introduced to Junior Achievement in high school, which became the building block that would lead to the business aspirations I have today. I presented at the International Auto Show and Puget Sound Business Hall of Fame with the support of Junior Achievement. As a freshman at the University of Washington this year, I believe and know that these experiences and opportunities shaped my life and gave me confidence in pursuing a business career. I hope that CTE will be here for years to come so that future students will continue to be provided with numerous opportunities and experiences.“

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 February 2009 10:55

What's Happening in the Culinary Classes at MTHS

In recent years there has been growing interest in Culinary Careers. Teachers in the Edmonds School District have been updating the cooking curriculum taught in the Family and Consumer Sciences Departments to align more closely with industry standards and college culinary courses.

The culinary program at MTHS consists of 3 semester classes. Students in Chef 1 start to build foundation skills including knife skills, recipe reading, use of herbs and spices, measuring, quick breads, eggs, food costing, fruits and vegetables, salads and sandwich production. Chef 2 students continue to build on the skills of Chef 1 and study pasta, chocolate, sauces, desserts, cooking meats (braise, broil, pan fry, sauté, and roasting). In Chef 3 (Hawk Chef Catering) students produce products to sell in the school community. Students who complete Chef 2 and Chef 3 will be able to earn Tech Prep credit at Edmonds Community College and Lake Washington Technical College.

Last Updated on Monday, 16 March 2009 07:49