With concerts, musicals and athletic events frequently in the headlines, Lewis-Palmer Middle School Assistant Principal Amy Sienkowski set out to shine a spotlight on students growing through different pathways, including the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
Sienkowski’s goal came to fruition Wednesday, December 14 as students, families, the community and members of the press came out to learn more about CTE at Lewis-Palmer School District 38 in the first-ever CTE Showcase.
Hundreds of visitors were captivated by students engaged in representations of skills they’ve learned throughout their classes, including dissections, woodworking, journalism and more.
Visitors enjoyed conversation with students, each of who has taken one of the seven various pathways to knowledge and skill mastery at Lewis-Palmer Middle School. They also learned how the skills map from elementary school right through high school courses, and into the future.
Sienkowski, alongside others representing the CTE team, set up three distinct areas for the three areas of learning, including Biomedical Sciences, Digital Media and Communications and the Industrial Arts.
Students were able to showcase and display skills they’ve learned from courses like Forensic Science, Medical Detectives, Newspaper, Gateway to Technology and more.
“What I love most about this program is that it has real-world applications,” said Jessica McAllister, D38 CTE Coordinator. “It’s not just about learning to use tools or work with computers. They’re collaborating with students, working as part of a team, learning from failure. These are things they will be able to take with them no matter what career they choose.”
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