Welcome!
Welcome to the West Carteret High School CTE Virtual Career Center. This center is created to assist students with Career and Technical Education information as well as, career information, job information and much more. If you have any questions please contact your Career Development Coordinator, Kelly Hoff at West Carteret High School and she will be happy to assist you.
We Are Carteret CTE!
The mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy. CTE programs are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, including basic skills, as well as their ability to work independently and as part of a team, think creatively and solve problems, and utilize technology in the thinking and problem-solving process.
Career and Technical Education fulfills an increasingly significant role in school reform efforts. Students who concentrate in a CTE area, earning at least four related technical credits and meeting other criteria, are better prepared for the further education and advanced training required to be successful in 21st century careers. Career and Technical Educators at the state and local levels partner with business and industry and with community colleges and other post secondary institutions to ensure Career and Technical Education serves the needs of individual students and of the state.
Students are prepared for initial employment, further education at the community college or university level, and/or business ownership. A balanced program of classroom study and practical work experiences produces competent workers who can manage resources, work cooperatively, organize and use information, understand complex systems, and apply appropriate technology in various industries. (Excerpt from the NC DPI CTE website).
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Career and Technical Education Information
WCHS CTE Program Areas:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, and Horticulture)
Architecture & Construction
Business Management & Administration (Entrepreneurship & Management)
Finance (Financial Securities)
Health Science (Healthcare Professional & Biotechnology)
Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary and Marketing)
Human Services (Food and Nutrition)
Information Technology (Computer Science and Computer Engineering)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) (Engineering and Drone Technology)
Career Development & Work-Based Learning (in all areas)
Kelly Hoff
Career Development Coordinator, West Carteret High School
252.726.1176
I graduated from Mount Olive College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History and started working as a Social Studies Teacher in 2002. In 2009 I obtained a Masters of School Administration Degree from East Carolina University. I later became certified as a Business Education Teacher. I taught in Wayne County for nine years before having the wonderful opportunity to move to Carteret County and teach for seven years. I then took the role as Middle School CDC and have served for three years. I also have a eight-year-old son (Quinn). I work with students to find their passion and set their goals for the future.
If you would like to meet with me about future plans, career goals or CTE classes please feel free to email me and I will set a time to meet with you.
Career and Technical Education Staff
Madison Hahn
Agriculture Education
Agriculture Education
Agriculture Education
madison.hahn@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Agriscience Applications
Animal Science I
Horticulture I and II
Michael Helm
Project Lead the Way--Engineering
and Drone Technologies
michael.helm@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Design and Development
Drone Technolgies I and II
Lisa Hensley
Marketing Education
lisa.hensley@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Sports Marketing I
Sports Marketing II
Katherine Kauffman
Business Education
katherine.kauffman@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Principles of Business and Finance
Computer Science Principles I and II
AP Computer Science
Hospitality and Tourism
Entrepreneurship I
Lindsay Alford
Business Education
Teaches:
Principles of Business & Finance
Project Management
Jessica Lewis
Family and Consumer Sciences
jessica.lewis@carteretk12.org
Teaches:
Foods and Nutrition I and II
Culinary Arts & Hospitality I, II, and III
Michael Litaker
Trade and Industry--Carpentry Education
michael.litaker@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Construction Core
Carpentry I and II
Masonry I
Robert Reynolds
Agriculture Education
robert.reynolds@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Agriscience Applications
Animal Science I
Agriculture Mechanics I and II
Mark Thompson
Business Education
mark.thompson@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
Computer Engineering Technology I and II
Pamela Zanaska
Health Science Education
pamela.zanaska@carteretk12.org
Website
Teaches:
Foundations of Health Science
Health Science I and II