I serve as the CDC for Southeast Area Technical High School! Before coming to SEA-Tech I taught business and marketing classes for 18 years at the high school level in Wake County and 2 years at Clinton High School (my alma mater). I decided to leave the classroom, because I wanted to move into a student support role where I could help students succeed in a different capacity. 

I graduated from Meredith College in May 1987 where I earned a BS in Business Administration. In May 1990, I completed my Business Education certification at Meredith.   

I am married to Chip and have 2 children-Elizabeth and JT. 

I am here to help students and parents so please feel reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm very excited to work with all of you this school year!

Why should I see my Career Development Coordinator (CDC)?

Your Career Development Coordinator (CDC) is the contact for Career and Technical Education programs and course information; they coordinate career development services for students participating in CTE courses and promote CTE and career development for all students. 

Your CDC is the contact for work-based learning, Internships, Job Shadowing, Career Events, Guest Speakers, Career and Interest Assessments, Networking, Essential Employability Skills, Pre-Apprenticeships, Resumes, Mentors, Service Learning, Scholarships, Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), and offsite Business and Industry and community college and university tours. 

They connect the dots for your future - your CDC “IS” the person in the Career and Technical Education department that you want to know in Middle and High School to help you explore your future career interest and connect you with career professionals.