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Just a friendly reminder that CATEC's High School programs are closed on Monday, September 5th for Labor Day. We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. See you on Tuesday September 6th.
Just a friendly reminder that CATEC follows ACPS's new cell phone policy. Students should have their phones away in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and locker rooms during the school day. Our "Be Professional" mantra aligns with this exercise in professionalism.
Cosmetology 1 students got comfortable at their stations and with their manakins yesterday as they practiced hands-on sectioning control. @CATEC_Cos
Nurse Assistant students practiced understanding the physical symptoms of being geriatric. Students tired on glasses that distorted vision, wore weights to feel heaviness in the body, & applied muscle controls to feel prohibited movment. #catec
CATEC's Academic classes begin today, Wednesday Aug. 31st. See the attached schedule to know when and where your classes are in the building. Check out the CATEC High School webpage for more info: https://www.catec.org/page/high-school
There are jobs for our @CatecFire & EMT students in Cville! CATEC students can get a leg up on the competition by entering into the emergency services field w/ industry experience & state credentials. https://www.nbc29.com/2022/08/27/albemarle-county-fire-rescue-is-hiring/
Auto Service Tech program is in such high demand that Mr. Richardson offers a zero-block period before school to students who want to take the class but would otherwise have trouble fitting it in? Learn more about this class: https://www.catec.org/page/auto-service-technology
Welcome to the 22-23 School Year! Whether you're new to CATEC or a returning student, it's good to know a little about how we operate. Our High School webpage provides info about who to contact, schedules, & academic pull out info. Check out https://www.catec.org/page/high-school
Best of luck to all our friends over in CATEC Adult Ed and Apprenticeship Programs who are starting their fall semester this week. We hope you have a great semester! @CATEC_Adult @catec_adult_education
We've had a great first week of school! Keep in-the-know about all things CATEC with our app: CATEC, VA. It's everything CATEC, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/34s8XJk Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3ec7oUu
Mr. Levasseur’s AM Carpentry class wasted no time this morning getting their hands on tools and supplies. We get working with hands right away at CATEC!
All 2022-2023 CATEC students need to fill out forms for CATEC records. If you've misplaced yours, you can access them here: https://www.catec.org/page/high-school
John Baran is our Math instructor. Dr. Baran grew up in PA before moving to Cville as a teenager. He is a CHS grad, as well as a "Triple Hoo" having earned his Bachelors, Masters, & Doctorate from UVA. Previously he taught Math & Social Studies at MHS & Community Lab. @BaranMind
David Topper is our Social Studies and Personal Finance instructor. He's a Charlottesville native who has a BA in History from the College of Charleston, where he played soccer and rugby. He's worked at State Farm as well as AHS.
Now let's meet our Academics Team! Kicking it off is our English instructor Megan Panek. She has a BA in English & German & an ME from the University of New Hampshire. She taught in person in WI as well as online. She loves integrating English with the trades.
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year! We're excited to welcome back our returning students and can't wait to meet our new students. CATEC faculty and staff is looking forward to a great school year.
Our EMT instructor is Cat Gardner. Mrs. Gardner has been in the Emergency Medical field for since 2000, with 14 years as an active provider, overlapping with 15 years as an EMS Instructor. She was a first responder at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
Our Carpentry instructor is Roger Levasseur. Mr. Levasseur has worked as a Licensed Class "A" builder for 35 years. He has extensive experience building and remodeling homes. He was active in his high school and looks forward to working with young people.
We're continuing our instructor intros today! Our Fire Science instructor Captain Bobby Elliott. He has been a firefighter since 1985 and holds a BA in Fire Science. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Drill Instructor as well. @CatecFire