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The goal of this newsletter is to increase communication between the

CTE department and the community. We have some amazing CTE teachersand students who often get over looked. We at NHS would like this opportu-nity to brag about what great things they are doing.

If you would like more information about any of our programs, please do not hesitate to contact us. Also, we welcome you into our classrooms. Our students need to see what our community has to offer andyou as a community or business member are the perfect one to present thisinformation. On the back of our newsletter, you will nd our contact infor mation. We look forward to working with the community to increase our students workforce readiness.

CourseListings Keyboard Trailer Oven Kiln Drill

These items areall used in a Career Tech-nology Education (CTE)course to teach studentsworkforce skills. Studentsare offered the opportu-

nity to take a wide rangeof CTE courses that may

prepare them for an of-ce, industry, or ranchingenvironment.

Navasota High School is committed tooffering a wide variety of CTE courses.Following is a list of courses offered for

the 2009-10 school year.AccountingAdvanced Floral DesignAg CommunicationsAg MechanicsAg Power and TechnologyAnatomy and PhysiologyAnimal ProductionAnimal ScienceAnimationApplied Ag Science and TechnologyBCIS I

BCIS IIBusiness BankingBusiness LawCareer PreparationCeramicsChild DevelopmentDesktop PublishingDual Credit WeldingEquine ScienceFloral DesignFood ScienceGeometry in ConstructionHome MaintenanceHotel Managementnterior Designntro to Agntro to Horticulturentroduction to Construction Careersntroduction to Culinary Arts

ManagementMedia TechMetal FabricationNutritionParentingPersonal and Family DevelopmentPersonal Skill DevelopmentPlant ProductionReady, Set, TeachRestaurant Management

WebmasteringWildlife Management

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What do the following items have in common?

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ProgramInstructors Mr. Scott Butler

butlers@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Donella Elmoreelmored@navasotaisd.orgMr. Chris Finkenkec@navasotaisd.org

Ms. Sharon Finkenkes@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Summer Hausmannhausmanns@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Geralyn Jackson jacksong@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Cheryl Joswiak joswiakc@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Tracey Kennedykennedyt@navasotaisd.org

Ms. Natalie Knackstedtknackstedtn@navasotaisd.org

Mr. Luke Lyonslyonsl@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Karin Marshallmarshallk@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Summer Neumannneumanns@navasotaisd.org

Mrs. Norma Rohsner rohsner@navasotaisd.org

Ms. Dara Schmidtschmidtd@navasotaisd.org

Mr. Dennis Underwoodunderwoodd@navasotaisd.org

Mr. Dean Wilsonwilsond@navasotaisd.org

ContactInformation

Kristie Jones,Assistant Principal

jonesk@navasotaisd.org

Rebeca Rivera,Media Technologyrebeca.rivera@echalk.navasotaisd.org

Natalie Knackstedt graduated with a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in Agricultural Education and is a member

of the Texas Aggie Class of 2003. She continued tofurther her education by enrolling in a masters pro-gram in 2006 and graduated in 2008 with a Mastersof Education from the Department of Agricultural

Leadership, Education, and Communication (ALEC).Knackstedt instructs Digital Graphics and Anima-

tion as well as Media Technology at Navasota HighSchool. Both courses are aligned to follow the AdobeCareer Resources - which helps students prepare for the ACE. In the future, I hope to integrate Adobe

Certi cation Exams into the curriculum so that at theend of the course students can become uent enoughin Adobe programs to pass the examinations, says

Knackstedt. As for the years to come she states, Keepan eye on our programs over the next few years, you

should be pleasantly surprised!

Sophomore Verenice Cortez rst learned about theCTE program during her Freshmen year of high

school. The administration had begun using the morn-ing announcements to broadcast a nurses aid programwhich they offered that required a three month training

course. This immediately caught Cortezs attention,and she began her rst CTE program near the last

week of January in the 2008-2009 school year. Sincethen Cortez has completed the course, and even beganvolunteering at a local nursing home after complet-

ing her summer test over the curriculum. Cortez is anaspiring dancer who wishes to attend Julliard in the

future, and believes that having the opportunity to par-ticipate in such classes has changed her for the better

by encouraging her to further her education.

FFA is a youth organization that involves agriculturaleducation that prepares students for leadership respon-sibility, personal growth, and successful careers. The

primary mission of FFA is for the students to succeedin their aspirations. As for the Navasota Sector of FFA, members can raise and show livestock at the

local county fair, but also gives the members a chanceto show at even larger major shows across the state.The students can choose to sell their animals, and

depending on how well the animal placed, can evenearn scholarships. The club motivates and encouragesits members to put forth their time in participating incommunity service. FFA members will be working

with the Sheridan Nursing Home this fall to help witha Carnival in October, and serving Thanksgiving

dinner in November.

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Career Technology Education Needs

If you or someone you know, would like to donate any of the followingitems, please contact Kristie Jones at (936) 825 4250.

Used or new SD or CF memory cards for digital cameras Used (but running) lawn mowers or weed eaters for student disassembly/reassembly