Mission Statement
The Career Technical Education Committee is a community of colleagues whose purpose is to improve student learning outcomes by making recommendations on Los Medanos College policies, issues, funding and professional development. We collaborate and share best practices to create career pathways for students, solve problems, improve programs and promote excellence.
Vision Statements
The Career Technical Education committee promotes high quality programs that meet the needs of the community by preparing students for careers, advancement and further education.
Core Values
We value collaboration, mutual respect, diverse perspectives, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Committee Members
- Administration of Justice - Anthony Hailey
- Automotive Technology - Jason Dearman
- Business- Management - Tawny Beal
- Child Development - Randy Osburn
- Computer Science - Ali Asghary Karahroudy
- Construction - Kate Nelson
- Counseling - Tiffany Welter
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technology - Russ Pedersen
- Fire Academy- Mike Grillo
- Fire Technology - Anthony Blakely
- Graphic Arts - John Schall
- Journalism - Cindy McGrath
- Library - Kimberly Wentworth
- Logistics - Richard Pasley
- Nursing - Jeremy Weed
- Process Technology - Michael Kean
- Recording Arts - Juan Carreon
- Welding Technology - Dann Gesink
- Welding Technology- Joe Meyer
- Dean of Instruction- CTE & WED - Dennis Franco
- Career Development Services Coordinator - Cynthia Perez-Nicholas
- Transfer & Career Services Manager - Rachel Anicetti
- Workforce & Economic Development Manager - Bill Bankhead