Serving the school districts of: Brecksville-Broadview Heights Cuyahoga Heights Garfield Heights Independence Nordonia Hills North Royalton Revere Twinsburg

8001 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, Ohio 44141 440.526.5200 www.cvccworks.edu

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Summer

2019

CVCC Alumni Spotlight

Mr. Chris Humphrey 2006 Graduate from CVCC’s Machine Technology Program & Independence High School

CVCC is honored to award Mr. Chris Humphrey with the Distinguished Alumni Award! Chris currently works as a Tooling Engineer for Hyson Metal Forming Solutions. He has continued to stay connected with Mr. Parrott, the instructor for CVCC’s Machine Technology Program, and is actively involved with the program through coordinating fieldtrips for both Summer Camps and Manufacturing Day. Chris is also a member of the Machine Technology Program’s Advisory Board, attends class events, and is instrumental in assisting with student’s gaining internships and early placement job opportunities at Hyson. Chris is an exemplary example of an industry member assisting with the education of future generations, as well as helping CVCC spread the message of the immense value career-technical education has on students. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for CVCC, Chris! Congratulations!

Congratulations 2019 CVCC Distinguished Alumni Recipients!

Mr. Zachary Porter 1999 Graduate from CVCC’s Power Equipment Technology Program & Nordonia Hills High School

CVCC is thrilled to give Mr. Zachary Porter (not pictured) the Distinguished Alumni Award! Zachary works as a Lead Technician at Sills Motor Sales. He is one of only two technicians in the State of Ohio certified in Level 3 BMW Certification. Customers travel from out of state and call internationally to have Zachary work on their vehicles. Zachary keeps current with his skills and delivery by sharing his knowledge through a YouTube Channel, which has nearly 200,000 subscribers. Zachary continues to stay active at CVCC, as he serves as a member of the Power Equipment Technology Program’s Advisory Committee, and hosts students on job shadowing experiences. Zachary goes above and beyond, and exemplifies industry education partnerships through volunteering to coach CVCC students in preparation of their state competitions. Thank you Zachary, Congratulations!

CVCC’s Machine Technology Instructor, Mr. Richard Parrott (left), and Mr. Chris

Humphrey (right).

Mr. Ken Zawicki 1998 Graduate from CVCC’s Horticulture Program & Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

CVCC is so pleased to award Mr. Ken Zawicki with the Distinguished Alumni Award! Ken is the General Manager of Retail Operations at Petitti Garden Centers and is also one of the spokespersons for the Angelo Petitti Gardening Radio Show. He teaches classes at the post-secondary level in Plant Science and Landscape Technology. Ken recently assisted CVCC with the design of the indoor garden boxes that accent the school’s main hallway. Ken has actively stayed involved at CVCC through the upkeep of the garden boxes, and has even shared his ideas regarding CVCC’s Strategic Plan and the future of the institution with Superintendent Mr. Dave Mangas. Ken also continuously recruits from CVCC when he has hiring opportunities. Ken, you are so valued at CVCC, thank you and congratulations!

Mr. Ken Zawicki (left), and CVCC’s High School Principal, Mr.

Mike Hall (right).

CVCC Business Spotlight Congratulations 2019 CVCC Spirit of Service Award Recipients! Mr. Aaron Sharpe Nominated by CVCC’s Culinary Arts and Food Services Program Instructor, Ms. Kim Morton

Mr. Aaron Sharpe is a Wine Club Facilitator and Tasting Room Attendant at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant. He is also a graduate of CVCC’s Culinary Arts and Food Services Program, and has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to CVCC’s culinary program over the past several years. Aaron has provided hands-on demonstrations and exceptional support and service to CVCC’s culinary students. Aaron has also provided financial support, and has chaperoned many of the program’s field trips, as well as provided classroom training. Aaron also serves as a member on CVCC’s Culinary Arts and Food Services Program’s Advisory Board, and has facilitated service opportunities for students through the American Culinary Federation. Thank you Aaron for your continuous dedication to CVCC!

Ms. Toni Neary Nominated by CVCC’s Machine Technology Program Instructor, Mr. Richard Parrott, and CVCC’s Career and Community Resources Specialist, Ms. Martha Sluka

Ms. Toni Neary is the Director of Education at Haas Factory Outlet. She is a huge supporter of CVCC’s Machine Technology Program. She has been instrumental in executing, planning, and obtaining financial support for the program, as well as the Machine Technology Summer Camp. Toni also takes time to work with CVCC’s students to prepare them for SkillsUSA Regional and State Competitions. She has been instrumental in securing scholarships for students in the Machine Technology program as well. Thank you for all you do for CVCC’s students!

Ms. Melissa Heckman Nominated by CVCC’s Transition-to-Work Instructor, Ms. Patty Kempf

Ms. Melissa Heckman is a Regional Manager for the Winking Lizard. She works with students in CVCC’s Transition-to-Work program to provide them with real-world work experiences. Melissa always goes above-and-beyond to make the students feel like they are part of the Winking Lizard team. CVCC is very grateful for the opportunity Melissa and the Winking Lizard have provided for our special needs students over the years, and their philosophy of caring and giving people a chance. Thank you Melissa!

Mr. Aaron Sharpe (left), and CVCC’s Superintendent, Mr. Dave Mangas (right).

Ms. Toni Neary (right), and CVCC’s Machine Technology Program

instructor, Mr. Richard Parrott (left).

Ms. Melissa Heckman (left), and CVCC’s Superintendent, Dave Mangas (right).

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BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Not Pictured: Ariel Perez, Health Careers A with Ms. Valukievic

Nicholas Battaglia Alexander Bleidorn Johanna Fulop Machine Technology Electrical Systems Cosmetology B with Mr. Parrott with Ms. Ward with Ms. Mormile

Michael Kluth Paige Kristo Logan Diedrich Culinary Arts & Food Svc. Sales & Service Fund. Programming & Software Dev. with Ms. Morton with Ms. Wracher with Ms. Little

GARFIELD HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

Eric Harding Ramone Hardy Da’Vhon James Arch. Mech. Design Media Arts Job Training with Mr. Ward with Mr. Van Tilburg with Ms. McNamara

CVCC Student Spotlight Congratulations to CVCC’s 2019 Outstanding Students!

CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

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HOME SCHOOL

Robert Rogers Jasmine Trowbridge Gabriel Horsfall Joel Matousek Graphic Imaging Tech. Health Careers C Power Equip. Tech. Engineering Tech. with Mr. Ruebensaal with Ms. Ellis with Mr. Koenig with Mr. Pinkava

NORDONIA HIGH SCHOOL

Jacob Benda Anna Christie Miranda Grismer Rhiannon Kainec Auto Service Tech. Hotels & Resorts Cosmetology B Medical Admin. Spec. with Mr. Lamatrice with Ms. Moné with Ms. DeSantis with Ms. Clements

NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL REVERE HIGH SCHOOL

Kevin Bauman Chandler Wattanaphand Kelsey Juchnowski Izabela Niziolek Construction Trades Computer Net. Academy Fire & EMS Academy Health Careers B with Mr. Yuravak with Mr. Moore with Mr. Theodore with Ms. Robusto

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OVERALL OUTSTANDING

STUDENT

Jada Jenkins Ajanai Newton James Pope Samuel Wilkinson Digital Design Education Professions Auto Body Transition-To-Work with Ms. Munro with Ms. Everhart with Mr. Soto with Ms. Kempf

Amari Williams Victor Seghy Dental Assisting Auto Service Tech. with Ms. Theodore with Mr. Lamatrice

TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

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ADULT Not Pictured: James Felton, HVAC with Mr. Shoeffler

Monday, August 19 – Tuesday, August 20 CVCC District Staff In-Service

Wednesday, August 21 First Day of School for High School Students

Thursday, August 29 CVCC Board of Education Meeting

CVCC Staff Spotlight

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Mark Pruchnicki, pictured (left) with his mother (middle), and brother (right).

Co ngratulations to the 2019 CVCC Staff Member of the Year!

CVCC staff members celebrated the end of another successful school year at an End of the Year Breakfast. S uperintendent Dave Mangas, Facilities and Operations Director Hal Kendrick, as well as Principal Mike Hall highlighted successes and special moments from the year and encouraged staff to enjoy and recharge over the summer. Mr. Kendrick had the pleasure of announcing CVCC’s 2018/19 Staff Member of the Year, Facilities and Operations Maintenance employee, Mark Pruchnicki. Mark is an exceptional asset to CVCC, and is always going above and beyond to give a helping hand. Congratulations of this very well deserved award, Mark!