CTE in OSD

Hi CTE Team, With no updates or meetings scheduled this week, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a joyful and restful Thanksgiving. I’m so grateful for the hard work, creativity, and dedication you bring to our district every day—it truly makes a difference. This week, I hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holiday with loved ones—or however you choose to celebrate. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and thank you for everything you do to support our team and students.

Hello CTE Team, As we approach the holiday season, I hope you're making plans that will refresh you and bring joy for Thanksgiving. Winter PLC Meetings I’m working with HS Building Leaders to finalize the dates, times, and locations for your Winter PLC meetings. These meetings will focus on Work-Based Learning, Dual Credit, and Industry-Recognized Credential reports. Since middle school teachers don’t report on these areas, the meetings will be for high school teams only. Updates from Last Week Student Support, CTE, T&L, and Business Office Meeting The Business Office will reach out to staff using InTouch to ensure training on the new interface. Business Office has confirmed that no changes to District Travel Policies are being considered at this time. South Sound Council General Advisory Committee (GAC) Following a teacher’s request, I asked GAC members if they would be interested in participating in classroom or CTSO activities. I’m hopeful we’ll have a few volunteers offerin...

  Good Morning CTE Team, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are taking time today to observe Veterans Day in a way that is meaningful to you. Thank you to those who participated in our recent Program Evaluation sessions over the past couple of weeks. It was fantastic to return to work and have the opportunity to collaborate with you on our Annual Program Documents. I look forward to continuing this work. I reached out to the OHS and CHS department heads to schedule follow-up meetings, and once those dates are finalized, I will be sure to share them with you. Thank you also to those of you who welcomed me into your classroom, I look forward to contiuing those visits to each of you to hear about the work you are doing with your students. This Week in CTE, OSD, and Beyond: Veterans Day – No School Instructional Leadership Team Meeting Graduation Equity: Empowering Students & Families with Varying Immigration Status Private School Timely and Meaningful Consultation for Fed...

Hello CTE Team - As we transition into the winter season, I am delighted to reconnect with each of you and share that I am back after welcoming new grandchildren into our family.  I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the understanding and support many of you have shown during my time away.  Your flexibility has allowed me to be there for my family during this difficult and significant time, and I am incredibly appreciative of your understanding and commitment to our programs. With my focus returning to our work at Olympia School District, I look forward to revisiting some of the goals discussed last spring.  Although my attention has been on my family, my commitment to ongoing communication remains strong.  I will resume regular updates here, along with reminders in emails that will include key points and district-wide updates. This week, on Wednesday, I invite our West Side CTE Teachers to meet and begin working on our Annual Program Documents.  This sessi...