Michael Moneymaker, a junior from Chino Valley High School and a Pre-Engineering program student with Mountain Institute Joint Technical Education District, was recognized at the February 15 Governing Board meeting for earning a perfect score on the ESA-4 exam from the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET). The above photo shows Superintendent Ray Polvani presenting the certificate.
“That’s really an achievement,” emphasized instructor Richard Peters of Yavapai College. “Michael took the Electronic Systems Associate (ESA-4) exam and aced the digital test.
“There are four of these exams,” added Peters. “If all are passed, the applicant is automatically certified as an Associate-level Certified Electronics Technician by ISCET. Michael passed the first part with flying colors. In my opinion, this young man is a born engineer.”
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Arizona C-CAP has announced their top 10 Junior & Senior students for 2011-2012! Among the finalist are:
Elisabeth Cuka - Junior, Chino Valley High School
Rebecca Eltringham - Senior, Chino Valley High School
Students from Arizona High School Culinary Arts programs recently competed in Regional Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) competition to showcase their technical skills and abilities obtained as a student in the Culinary Arts CTE program. C-CAP works with public schools across the country to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry!
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Dr. Ray Polvani and JTED students display Proclamation from Board of Supervisors proclaiming February JTED & CTE Month
JTED students win BIG in January/February competitions
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in the Regional Conference Wed., Feb. 1. Twenty-two Prescott High School FBLA members participated in the competition and 9 trophies came home. Twenty other high schools were in attendance.
The PHS winners list:
Caleb Boone - 2nd place - Networking Concepts
Matt Dyer - 1st place - Sports Management
Mallary Topping - 3rd place - Future Business Leader
Naomi Worob - 1st place - Business Math
Cameron Gutgsell - 3rd place - Business Math
Jonathan Pierson - 3rd place - Computer Problem Solving
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Bradshaw Mountain High School Students Win Big at DECA Competition
BMHS DECA took home a total of 31 awards from the 2012 Central District Conference competition.
Winners were: Alex Lizarraga - Hotel/Lodging/Mngt; Corey Griffin - Sports Entertainment Marketing; Emily Newby - Apparel/Accessories Mgnt; Josh Sanderson - Human Resources Mngt; Elizabeth Lopez - Human Resources Mngt; Caleb Conchola - Marketing Management; James Huston - Marketing Management; Rae Anna Bergam - Apparel/Accessories Mgnt; Leandra Nardone - Apparel/Accessories Mgnt; Austin Kent - Hotel/Lodging; Ryan Madler - Travel & Tourism (team); Nicholas Fontes - Quick Service Restaurant Mngt; Christopher Hahn - Quick Service Restaurant Mngt; Nick Cilano - Food Marketing; Esteban Morales - Travel & Tourism (Team); and Christian Moncada - Food Marketing.
January 2012
Mountain Institute Welcomes Two New Board Members
Mountain Institute JTED Superintendent Ray Polvani is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Beth Cummins and Ms. LaBeth Pondish to the MI JTED Governing Board.
Ms. Cummins will represent the Bagdad Unified School District. The board vacancy was due to the resignation of Tony Carroll, who left due to an employment move. Ms. Cummins is an IT and Communications Specialist employed with the Bagdad USD as IT Director.
Ms. Pondish will represent the Humboldt Unified School District. The vacancy was due to the resignation of veteran Board Member Thomas Liuzzo, who developed a conflict with his church activities and family commitments. Ms. Pondish has been a resident of the district for four years. She taught English for 31 years primarily with the La Ponte Independent School District in Texas, before relocating to Prescott Valley. In retirement, she has supervised secondary student teachers for Prescott College.
The two new board members will be sworn in by Chairman Roger Harlow at the January 11, 2012 Governing Board meeting. Dr. Polvani and the MI staff welcome Ms. Cummins and Ms. Pondish. “We appreciate their service and dedication to their communities, to our school district and to our students,” he said.
November - December 2011
JTED SATELLITE AND CENTRAL PROGRAM TOURS:
Mountain Institute JTED is conducting tours of four of their Career and Technical Education sites. The purpose of the tours is to share the quality of Career and Technical Education Instruction occurring at our satellite high school campuses, as well as the quality of the comprehensive programs and partnership on display at the Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education Center. We are inviting parents, school and community leaders also to visit these programs on the dates outlined below. Call the office at 928.771.0791 or email
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to reserve space on the tours.
November 30th, 9-11 a.m., Ash Fork High School Welding Program
December 6th, 9-11 a.m., Chino Valley High School Culinary Arts Program
December 7th,11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bradshaw Mountain High School Certified Nursing Assistant Program
December 2nd, 10:00 a.m., Tour of facilities at Yavapai College Career and Technical Education Center, Ruger Road, Prescott.
October 2011
JTED Students Get Headstart on Engineering Career Pathways
Twenty JTED students are taking a new program this year -- Precision Machining (Pre-Engineering/Robotics) at the Yavapai College CTEC campus. These students will receive training that can help them one day reach careers in Industrial Machining; Air Craft Design; Engine Repair; Mechanical Engineering; and more. Students in the program can earn 20 college credits and finish with an associate's degree at Yavapai College. Their tuition is paid for by JTED for the first two years. Instructor Rick Peters said he structures his classes so they are half lecture and half hands-on work in the labs.
The program is offered by Yavapai College through a science, technology, engineering and math initiative funded by Science Foundation Arizona and based on a federal stiumulus grant through the State of Arizona.
CNA HOSA Students Present to MI Governing Board
CNA Instructor Sheryl McCully and four students recently presented at the Mountain Institute Governing Board meeting. Ms. McCully gave a brief description of HOSA – Health Occupations Student Association. The association started in 1976 in Texas, and has been active in Arizona for seven years. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Leadership is through the election of student officers. The high school group participates in community service, fund-raising activities, social activities, leadership development sessions, business meetings and competition by means of skill and academic contests on the local, district, state, and national level. Ms. McCully recognized the four students for their achievements at the June 2011 National Conference. The four students recognized were: Tiffany Voth, Stephanie Morgan, Christine Griffin and Samantha Cronin.
August 2011
Allied Health/Sports Medicine debuts as new program for JTED
Students are participating in a new program for the 2011-12 school year -- Allied Health/Sports Medicine. This program can lead to career opportunities as Coach, Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, Physical Therapist, Sports Marketer, Umpire, and more.
