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THE CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS TEAM

Ron Weston

Coordinator
Career Technical Education

Because of his unique background as a former high school ROP student, a manager for two major retail companies, and 22 years as a teacher and administrator, Ron has the opportunity to build and sustain meaningful career pathways for students.  He believes Career Technical Education provides students with an opportunity to learn professional and career skills that will benefit them long after they graduate from high school regardless of the path they choose.

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Mrs. Lowry

Administrative Secretary 1
Career Technical Education

As Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Lowry supports the College and Career Readiness and Career Technical Education Departments. She is excited to be part of a support system that cares about the future of today's youth. Mrs. Lowry believes the CTE Department is an awesome team of people to work with because they care.

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Jorge Perez

Instructional Support Specialist
College & Career Readiness

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Trisha Owens

Administrative Secretary 1
College & Career Readiness

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Donna Schulte

Job Development Specialist

Donna is excited to serve as the Job Development Specialist for CTE.  She works with industry partners in our community to open doors of opportunity for our students to experience careers and the world of work. She's had the chance to work in Riverside Unified School District at many different levels and in varying capacities. Donna believes those opportunities have given her the unique experiences and guidance to develop career pathways, student internships and community partnerships.

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Nick Mugridge

CTE Liaison
Ambassador Advisor

Before joining the district team as CTE Liaison, Nick spent over a decade in the high school classroom as a Graphic Design and Print Production teacher, yearbook advisor, and CTE Lead. As CTE Liaison, he supports CTE teachers, develops programs, and connects RUSD high school students to post-secondary education through college articulation. He believes in pushing the boundaries of education and providing our communities with a competent, engaged, and responsible workforce.

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Jenna King

Career Support Specialist
Ambassador Advisor

Jenna spent twelve years teaching elementary and most recently middle school math before joining the CTE team.  She is excited to serve as a Teacher on Special Assignment overseeing the elementary and middle school implementation of the Vertical Career Exploration & Student Support Improvement Plan. She will help our K-8 students explore careers and engage with the world of work, preparing them for the experiences they will encounter in high school and beyond.  Jenna believes in finding a student's passion and creating inclusive, fun, and rigorous activities that all students will identify with.

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