SkillsUSA Contests
June 8th, 2010
The Florida Regional SkillsUSA
First year competing in the SkillsUSA contests

This is our first year competing in the SkillsUSA contests, and we want to CONGRATULATE  all of our students for the excellent job that they have done.
 
The Florida Regional SkillsUSA contests were held in February at Mid Florida Tech.  The students were anxious and excited to compete with other students from different schools within Region 3.

The following students competed at the Region 3 level:
Rustdena Alonso (post secondary) – Prepared Speech
Brandon Egbert (post secondary) – Computer Maintenance Technology
David Espinosa – (post secondary) – Computer Maintenance Technology
Heather Hunsinger (secondary) – Advertising Design
Isidore Lourdes (post secondary) – Extemporaneous Speaking
Marisol Macias (secondary) – Prepared Speech
Marisol Macias (secondary) – First Aid-CPR
Dayrelis Mesa (secondary) – First Aid–CPR
Yomara Nieves (secondary) – First Aid-CPR
Robert Rang (post secondary) – Computer Maintenance Technology
Oliver Schlienger (post secondary) – Advertising Design
Joel Taylor (post secondary) – Advertising Design
 
The Florida State contests were held in Bradenton and the following students competed against  students from the all over the State of Florida:
Marisol Macias (secondary) - First Aid-CPR --2nd place
Yomara Nieves (secondary) - First Aid-CPR --3rd place
Dayrelis Mesa (secondary) - First Aid-CPR --4th place
Oliver Schlienger (post secondary) - Advertising Design--4th place
Heather Hunsinger (secondary) - Advertising Design--5th place
Lourdes Isidore (post secondary) - Extemporaneous Speaking--6th place
David Espinosa (post secondary) - Computer Maintenance Technology--7th place
 
We congratulate our students again and want to thank our instructors, advisors, and SAC committee members for their support in doing a great job in preparing our students for the contests.

For more  information about SkillsUSA, log on to www.skillsusa.info (Florida’s web site ) and/or  www.skillusa.org (National web site).

Lourdes patiently waits her turn to compete in the SkillsUSA extemporaneous speaking contest.
 

National Adult Education Honor Spring Induction Ceremony
May 27th, 2010
Guest Speaker - Ms. Martha Helen-Wright
Fifty-One Students - Were Inducted Into This Prestigious Organization

Inspirational and emotional - are two words that were used to describe Winter Park Tech’s National Adult Education Honor Spring induction ceremony.  On May27th, fifty-one students were inducted into this prestigious organization because of their commitment and dedication to achieving their personal educational goals.
  
Students in ESOL, VPI, HSC and GED programs were recognized with heartfelt introductions during the ceremony.  Guest Speaker, Ms. Martha Helen-Wright stirred the audience with personal stories of being triumphant through life’s obstacles and motivating our students to never give up despite their circumstances.

Instructors from all Adult Education Programs at Winter Park Tech and ACE centers participated in this successful event.  The most memorable part of the ceremony was the induction of Haggeo Sandoval, an 88 year old ESOL student from ACE at Engelwood Community Center.  The entire audience cheered him on as his named was called during the ceremony.  Mr. Haggeo is a testament of how education is a lifelong progress.  No heart was left untouched at the end of the ceremony. 
 
Our NEAHS sponsor, Ms. Ayana Hastings did an excellent of planning this entire ceremony.  A big thank you goes out to the administrators of Winter Park Tech and our associate superintendent of CTE, Ms. Janet Addair for supporting this event. 

Students of the Quarter
May 4, 2010
WPT - Honoring The Students Of The Quarter
Students - “Adeida Merced, Brenda Cowart, Jamie Lopez, Evelyn Cichanowski & Talyna Garcia”

Winter Park Tech - Announces our latest winners of "Students of the Quarter" – Students are selected because they have demonstrated self-motivation, employable attitude and the desire to power their education to the next level.

		Adeida Merced Medical Assistant How did you become interested in current program or coursework? I became interested in a Health career as a high school student when I dually enrolled in Winter Park Tech’s Medical Assisting program. I returned as an adult student and now am close to completing the program.
		Brenda Cowart Adult Basic Education (ABE) What’s something “unexpected” that you learned during your time at Winter Park Tech? When I enrolled in Winter Park Tech I wasn’t really sure what to expect. But it was not long before I learned how much the care and support of my teachers can help me achieve my goals.
		Jamie Lopez ESOL Did you have any fears about going back to school? None at all. I have years of education and many life experiences that have prepared me for this opportunity. It’s not about fears, it’s about change and the opportunity that change offers.
		Evelyn Cichanowski Web Design What words of wisdom would you give to future OCPS CTE students (pursuing your chosen field or others)? My advice to future Winter Park Tech students is to be tenacious in learning and consistent in your professionalism, and you will succeed.
		Talyna Garcia Medical Administrative Specialist What will you do with your certificate/degree/knowledge upon completion of your program/coursework? I will use the skills I’ve learned in the MAS program in the workplace and also to advance my education in healthcare.

OSC Career Day 2010
May 4, 2010
Winter Park Tech’s Medical Assisting, Patient Care Tech and Pharmacy Tech
Workforce Central Florida’s- “Mission: Nutrition”

Winter Park Tech’s Medical Assisting, Patient Care Tech and Pharmacy Tech students and instructors participated in Workforce Central Florida’s “Mission: Nutrition” held recently at the Orlando Science Center. This annual event highlighted the importance of health fitness and the growing opportunities in the field of health care. Joined by various community organizations, the Winter Park Tech health science students and instructors created an exciting and educational atmosphere for Orlando Science Center guests.

Pictured here are Pharmacy Tech students from Winter Park Tech – Avalon Campus showing young guests the techniques used in compounding. Medical Assisting students provided blood pressure checks for guests, and the Patient Care Tech team shared information about the health science programs available through Winter Park Tech and Orange County Public Schools.

Students, instructors and Orlando Science Center guests had a great day learning and sharing!