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Tulsa Tech
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger to discuss 60 years of career training and what comes next for Tulsa Tech.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we visits Edison Preparatory High School to chat with Foundations of Engineering instructor Leslie Thornburgh. She breaks down how a one-hour elective is changing the way students experience math and science through 3D printing, robotics, solar car races, and real-world problem solving.
In this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Robert Neil, electrical trades instructor at Tulsa Tech's Sand Springs campus, to pull back the curtain on a career path that's in serious demand. From OSHA safety certifications and mastering wire colors to live work projects see what our students are mastering. Plus find out how he made his way to a career in the electrical trades.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Owasso Campus Director Dr. Leslie Clark and Assistant Director Angela Davis about the new Service Careers: Food Service Assistant Program headed to the campus this fall.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Hospitality and Tourism Management instructor Lacy Shaw and one of her students about the skills students develop in the program. Plus hear some of the incredible job opportunities.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast, we take you on a journey from the classroom to the operating room. Surgical Technology Instructor Lisa Villanueva shares her path that started in the same classroom students sit in today.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Sports Medicine and Therapy Professions instructors Carolyn Mosely and Meagan DeShane about their approach to teaching. Plus, hear the options available to students who pursue this career.
From Apple to Android, on this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Mobile App Development instructor Jeff Mason about how to he prepares students for careers.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we talk with Aerospace Academy instructor Maegan Walls. Hear how she works to bring a sense of family to her classroom and what makes this academy so unique.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
We're thrilled to chat with Board of Education President, Mark Griffin. He shares his career path and gives an inside look at how the board works to make sure they keep students at the forefront of decisions.
Celebrate the holiday season with a special look at our Employee Award Winners. Hear from our Employee of the Year, Counselor of the Year, New Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year. Each recounts that special moment in August and what it means to be honored.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we step away from the programs and get to know our Deputy Superintendent and COO Dr. Scott Williams. From his winding career path to his funny story about Minnesota. Hear what his daily role is like and why he is excited to work at Tulsa Tech
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we talk with Drafting and Design Instructors Lee Turner and Michael Doering. Learn what it takes to bring ideas to life and how chance brought them both to the classroom.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we learn about what it takes to make it in the world of Cosmetology. We sit down with Instructor Kerri Bowman and students Carter and Jenn to see what it takes to succeed in this world.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with EMR/EMT instructor Jim Massey. Hear about the event that drove him to a career in emergency services and why one student chose to take the EMR/EMT program.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we talk all things engineering with Instructor Kim Bonifield. Learn how we prepare students for success and hear from her student Carlos about what makes the program unique.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Early Care and Education Instructors Brigitte Ground and SueAnn Cardwell about the program, the misconceptions and how they prepare students for a multitude of career options.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Masonry and Introduction to Construction Instructor Chauncey Kila. Hear about his journey to the classroom and why Tulsa Tech is a special place to him.
Tulsa Tech is turning 60! Travel back with us to 1965, when it all began. Hear firsthand stories from the families who lived it: Judith Lemley Holt, daughter of our first Superintendent Dr. Joe Lemley, Lanny Gibbs, son of Tulsa Tech’s very first counselor Al Gibbs, and Mark Winesburg, son of photography teacher Al Winesburg.
Discover what it was really like when Tulsa Tech opened its doors and started shaping futures.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger. Hear about what excited him the most for the new Career Education Center and what he hopes staff and students are feeling this first month of school.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger about another incredible school year. We also look forward to construction on the Career Education Center and discuss what it means for the community.
In this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with High School Extension instructor Stacia Bowden. She tell us what makes her Biomedical Science class unique and how High School Extension programs open so many doors for our students.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Sand Springs Carpentry instructor John Williams. Hear how he uses his classroom to teach more than just the skills of the trade, and how the program sets students up for success.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Vision Care Instructor Dava Jackson. Hear what drove her to the classroom and the opportunities that await students.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Professional Dental Assistant Instructor/Coordinator April Williams. Hear her path to the classroom and how this program sets students up for success.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Owasso Pharmacy Tech instructor Christa McDonald. Hear how she got her start in the industry and how this program sets students up for success.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we travel north to Owasso to chat with Sound Engineering Instructor Tim Bell. Hear how he got his start, and what makes this program so special.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Private Pilot Ground School Instructor Matthew Hawkins. Hear his path to the classroom and what makes this program so special.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
We're thrilled to chat with Board of Education President, Dr. Jim Baker. He shares what he thinks makes our Board of Education so special and his proudest moments in his more than 40 years on the board.
Celebrate the holiday season with a special look at our Employee Award Winners. Hear from our Employee of the Year, Counselor of the Year, New Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year. Each recounts that special moment in August and what it means to be honored.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we venture to the Riverside Campus to chat with Multimedia Design Instructor Amanda Morton. Hear how her program helps document the year so students always have a keepsake.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast, we chat with Collision Repair Instructor Jeffrey LeJeune. Hear where he found his passion for cars, and the message he works to impart on all his students.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Mechatronics Systems Technician Instructor Casey Taylor. Hear about his journey to the classroom and the job opportunities for graduates of the program.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Peoria Campus Welding Instructors Jerrod Dewitt and Seth Hix. Hear there unique path to the welding shop, and what opportunities students have in the field.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Accounting Instructor Shanna Fletcher. Hear her unique path to the classroom and why the world of accounting is not just a collection of numbers.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast, we sit down with Biomedical Science instructor Holly Ivers to explore her unconventional path to the classroom. Holly shares how her twists and turns in the field shaped her approach to teaching, and how she now helps students navigate their own journeys.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Electric Utility Lineworker Instructor David Crary. Hear what he says makes this program so special, and what brought him to the classroom.
On this episode we sit down with new Plumbing Technician Instructor, Aaron DeBorde. Hear what he says is the most exciting part of the program and how it can help students. Plus find out his advice for homeowners when it comes to fixing their plumbing.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Tulsa Tech Superintendent & CEO Dr. Steve Tiger. Hear what gets him excited for a new school year and how Tulsa Tech decides to add new programs.
In this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we talk with Tulsa Tech Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger about the school year, plans for the future and new programs coming next year.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with William Ollar, Foundations of Manufacturing Instructor at McLain High School. Hear how he is inspiring students with a unique collaboration with Workforce Training and Development.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with High School Extension Director Mark Bird. Hear his career path and learn more about the history of our embedded high school programs.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Cosmetology Instructor Emily Brunger at the Sand Springs Campus. Hear her journey and why she went from the salon to the classroom.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we finish our campus tour at our furthest west campus, Sand Springs. Hear from Campus Director Clarence Jackson about his career path and what he thinks makes the campus so community focused.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Applied Production Technology Instructor Dakota Beller. Hear about his career path and what makes the program unique.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we look at the first new building of a new century. Join us as we chat with Owasso Campus Director Dr. Leslie Clark; hear about her career journey and the unique opportunities available a that campus.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Radiologic Technologist Instructors Cindy Heald and Connie Cochran about their program. Learn what sets it apart from others in the state and what each instructor loves about the program.
In this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we look at the first phase of the Lemley Memorial Campus redesign. Hear from Campus Director Debby Peaster about her career journey and some of the unique training options for students.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
We're thrilled to chat with Board of Education President, Sharon Whelpley, as she unveils the unique strengths of our board and shares her deep commitment to our community.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with our District Award Winners. Congrats to these amazing team members.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Animation Instructor Kenneth Mayfield. Find out how Tulsa Tech helped him find his passion and how a funny classroom incident helped a student land a job.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we learn about our sprawling Riverside Campus. Hear from Dr. Teresa Pinkston about the incredible program offerings available to students.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we talk everything Professional Truck Driver Training with Program Coordinator Donnie Tulk. Learn what sets our program apart, and how you can help share the road with big trucks.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Broken Arrow Campus Director Jerry Bogle. Get to know Mr. Bogle and see how his passion for education took him down a winding route.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Medical Health Records Clerk Instructor Taylor Deatherage. Hear what it takes to excel as a Medical Health Records Clerk, and how CareerTech Student Organizations can impact the lives of our students.
On this edition of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Peoria Campus Director Randy Craven to discuss his journey and some of the great things happening at our Peoria Campus.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with HVAC Instructor Mike Mahaffey. Hear his tips for keeping your unit running at optimum efficiency. Plus see how his students work on their professional skills.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we get to know Lemley Memorial Campus Director Sam Ramsey. We also get a look at the programs offered and the way the campus is honoring the past while preparing for the future!
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger. Hear what has him excited for this year and what makes back to school so special.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with Superintendent & CEO Dr. Steve Tiger to talk about the end of the school year. Hear his thoughts on graduation and the teachers that influenced him the most.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we talk everything food with Tulsa Tech's Assistant Director of Food Services Gary Marrs. Find out how we create our menus and how Gary and his team work to involve students in our Hospitality programs.
This month we sat down with Dr. Robert Franklin, Associate Superintendent of Student Affairs and Michelle Metcalf, Assistant Director of Student Services to discuss Tulsa Tech's efforts in mental health. Hear about the resources available to students, faculty and staff.
Tulsa Tech's Mission is Educating People for Success in the Workplace, but that does not stop with the completion of their training. Our Career Services team works to build relationships and help students throughout their lives. This episode we learn more about that part of the student experience with Career Services Director Karen Johnson.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Tulsa Tech Chief Financial Officer Joanne Lucas about her career journey. We also discuss Tulsa Tech's funding and how the Finance Office looks to be good stewards of tax payer dollars.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Adult Career Development Director Russell Parker about how our part-time classes work to meet the needs of our community.
On this episode of Tech Times we sit down with Chief Communications and Economic Development Officer Tony Heaberlin. Hear his advice for you to help share the Tulsa Tech story.
On this edition of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with Dr. Matt Litterell to discuss Workforce Training and hear his unique journey to the world of education.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Associate Superintendent Russ Hester about what he sees as the common thread between district services.
Every August Tulsa Tech reveals the winners of several employee awards. Hear what motivates this years honorees.
On this edition of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Chief Human Capital Officer Pam Winterscheidt. Hear how we recruit, hire and support the best faculty and staff. Plus hear her journey before coming to Tulsa Tech.
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we are talking transportation. Getting thousands of students from across the county to school on time is an arduous undertaking. We talk with Dave Rosier to find out just how we get it done.
On this edition of the Tech Times podcast we talk with Dr. Joyce McClellan and Sheryl Oxley. We discuss serving our community, veterans and using VA benefits at Tulsa Tech.
October was National Cyber Security Month. Tulsa Tech's Information Technology Services works to protect our network daily. Hear what they suggest you do to keep your information safe and secure, in this edition of the Tech Times podcast.
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Associate Superintendent Dr. Robert Franklin to discuss preparing students for success. Plus, Riverside counselor Paula Bearden also joins us to talk about how Tulsa Tech works to help students understand how to be a valuable employee in the multi-generational workforce of today.
On this episode of Tech Times we turn the spotlight on one of the largest teams at Tulsa Tech. Our student services team does everything from recruitment to testing and financial aid to the first voice callers here. Join us as we sit down with Chris Johnson and find out about the admissions process and all the services we provide to the region.
On this episode of Tech Times, we chat with Associate Superintendent Dr. Scott Williams and learn about his passion for making data driven decisions. Plus, Barbara Hagy previews what employees and stakeholders can expect in October during our Accreditation 2022 visit.
This Tech Times focuses on Professional Development. Joining the program are Jennifer Lester, Director of Organizational and Talent Development and Kerry Sitton, Director of Instructional Services. Hear how we develop training and the myriad of options available to the Tulsa Tech team.
On this episode of Tech Times, we continue our conversation with Dr. Steve Tiger. This part focuses on the culture we are building, the growth of the District over the past decade and the unique advantages and challenges a CareerTech District of our sizes faces.
On this episode of Tech Times, we sit down with Tulsa Tech Superintendent/CEO Dr. Steve Tiger. Hear his thoughts on the first day of school as well, a day in his life as Superintendent and how Tulsa Tech impacts the statewide CareerTech system.