March 2023
March 2nd 2023
We are proud to introduce our first annual Women & Wrenches Day. This will be a day to highlight women in the manufacturing industries in Rochester and the women of Edison Tech. Students will work in conjunction with a female professional in the areas of Automotive Technology, Machining, Engineering, and Welding. Together, they will work to complete mini-projects at each rotational station. Students will also be able to take part in a networking lunch with all of our participants. This is going to be a motivational and engaging day of learning for everyone.
March 3rd 2023
PTECH/9th Grade Academy Carnival - This year marks the 5th Annual PTECH Student carnival. This year’s carnival was co-hosted my the Edison 9th Grade Academy and took place on Friday, March 3rd. The PTECH Carnival has been a key component in helping PTECH students and staff continue to grow a strong relationship over the years. Partnered with other student driven activities, the annual carnival serves as a culminating celebration for the dedication and work put forth by students and staff.
March 9th 2023
Edison CTE staff worked to plan this year's Edison Expo. This is a night for our current families and future families and students to visit the Edison Campus and learn about everything Edison has to offer. Visitors were able to visit booths displaying hands-on activities for all 12 of our CTE programs. We also had booths set up for our Art, Music, Athletics, Clubs, Collegiate Partners, and business partners. This recruitment event was held in conjunction with our parent-teacher conference night, offering families a wide range of activities on the Edison campus. We would like to thank all who worked so hard to create an engaging and meaningful experience.
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March 9th 2023
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of its instructor, Mr. Tom Talone, the Edison Tech Engineering and Optics program has received a grant. With this grant, Mr. Talone was able to address program needs by procuring essential equipment and furniture for his classroom. He also enlisted the help of some students during afterschool hours to paint the room, which has given the classroom a fresh new look.
As a result, the Engineering classroom is now equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, enabling students to work on and create outstanding projects and labs.
March 21st 2023
Edison Career and Technology High School students and members of the community sit down with facilitator, Dr. Cohen, Parent Engagement Coordinator, to speak about the violence in our community and possible steps to take to stop the violence. Edison Tech invited 4 community officials (LaShay Harris- Rochester City Council member; Keith Stith-Deputy Chief of Police RPD Community Engagement; Wanda Ridgeway-Executive Director of RiseUp Rochester; Anthony Hall-Pathways to Peace ) and 4 student representatives (Marquan Grimes, Tyler Gibson, NyZiria Simmons, Azaria Bowman) to be panelists in the discussion about violence and possible solutions. The hope is that this roundtable will spark additional conversations amongst everyone in Rochester and surrounding counties.
March 23rd 2023
The Edison campus and Principal Scott hosted a visit of administrators to the building for meetings and tours. The CTE team split up into two tour groups led by Pam Sacchitella and Dan Collins, showcasing our CTE programs. The teachers and staff did an amazing job highlighting all of the great things our programs have to offer current and future students. Our CTE team thanks Principal Scott for the opportunity to lead a tour of the tremendous CTE programs here at Edison.
March 24th 2023
Empowering Girls in Technology Seminar – This seminar focused on our female students and demonstrating the ability to rise and become successful as a women working in a technology field. Students heard from six women that currently work in the field of technology; a keynote speaker from AutoFi in California and then from 5 Rochester-area women working for some of our area’s top stakeholders: IBM, Common Ground Health, MCC, Kodak and the City of Rochester. It was held on Friday, March 24th.
March 29th 2023
Get in the Game Field Trip – On Wednesday, March 29th, The Strong Museum hosted it’s first ever Get in the Game Video Game Design workshop. This was a RCSD exclusive field trip that brought our students together with video game developers and companies from around the Rochester area, U of R and RIT. They heard from multiple speaker about careers in video game design, development and production then were encouraged to brainstorm their own ideas for an innovative game.
March 2023
Throughout this month, students from the Construction Program have been hard at work building and delivering raised garden beds to our middle school partners. These students are putting their skills and technology to use, showcasing their abilities and potential.
Through this project, students have gained invaluable experience in designing, ordering materials, and building a large-scale project. They have also worked collaboratively as a team to deliver and install the beds and soil at the schools. This marks the second year of the program, and we at Edison are thrilled to continue offering this outstanding learning opportunity to our students in the future.
CPL Architecture Engineering & Planning
Amina Mohamed
Joaveon Chatmon
Natalia Baker
Osmond Davis
Rochester Structural Steel Company
Michael Pecora
Steel TECH
Jamere Bedell
Dakari Buchanan
Fabian Acevedo
Yandel Vargas-Santiago
March 2023
The following students continue to work very hard in school and out of school to maintain their grades and the high level of professionalism in their internships. These students represent the best of Edison, and they do a tremendous job of representing themselves and the school. These students are gaining invaluable educational and work experience through these work-based learning opportunities.
Check out some photos of our Edison scholars at their Work Based Learning Opportunities.
