My students are 9-12th graders who have chosen to dive into my two-year workforce and career readiness construction and carpentry program as part of their high school education. First-year students are introduced to the construction world, learning everything from employment and communication skills to basic building skills. As a second-year student, they continue career readiness skills as they dig deeper into higher-level carpentry skills.
Construction class gives my students time, space, and freedom to explore careers in the trades and develop personal interests in construction-related skills.
My students look forward to spending two hours in my non-traditional class where they can be out of their seats moving around with hands-on learning. As the first female trades teacher in our district, I'm excited to open this opportunity up to all students and am especially excited to help young women feel comfortable and confident learning construction skills.
My Project
Can you imagine trying to focus on your schoolwork while attempting to muffle the sounds of a growling stomach? It may (or may not) shock you to know just how many students come to school hungry or have no money to purchase a snack. Yes, we do have free lunch at our school. It may also surprise you to find out that many teens are embarrassed to eat that free lunch. Other teens do not go into the cafeteria at lunch for social reasons. Whatever the reason may be, students often come to my classroom hungry. When they walk through my doors, I want them to be able to focus on the task of learning, not on a growling stomach.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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