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Story By Ann Houston
CareerTech Organization Embraces Diversity
Due to minority population growth indicators, the Census Bureau projects
that by 2016 Oklahoma will be considered a minority state.
According to
the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, more than 1/3 of middle
school and high school CareerTech teachers in Oklahoma are
eligible for retirement.
That is why the Oklahoma Association for Minorities
in CareerTech Education (OAMCTE) stressed the value of being and becoming
a CareerTech educator
at its Oklahoma leadership conference.
Some 100 CareerTech educators
and advocates interested in “embracing
diversity” – the conference title – participated in
the event held at the Courtyard by the Marriott in Oklahoma City.
The
OAMCTE purpose is to increase awareness of career and technology education
in minority youth and adults and to provide leadership and
direction in Oklahoma’s economic and technical development, according
to Kay Hamilton. Hamilton is the OAMCTE president and director of Instructional
Development and Training Services at Tulsa Technology Center.
Membership for OAMCTE is open to all who advocate and promote
career and technology education and who support full participation and
advancement of minorities in this broad field.
Awards
were presented at the conference
Gloria Pollard, left, receives award from Barbara Miller
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The Golden Torch Award was given to Career Development
Specialist Dr. Gloria Pollard. Pollard also served as this year’s
conference chairperson.
“The Golden Torch Award is given to an
individual whose service and support is exemplary in advancing the
cause of minorities in career and technical education,” Hamilton
said. “Gloria carries the spirit of this award through her
years of active involvement in CareerTech education, the generosity
of sharing
her time and talent as a member of this organization and by advancing
the cause of minorities in Career and Technical Education.” |
Barbara Miller, left, presents award to Dorothy Gray
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The Meritorious Service Award was presented to
Tulsa Technology Center Counselor Dorothy Gray.
“Dorothy was selected for her support, encouragement
and service to the advancement of, specifically, the advancement
of minorities in Career and Technical education,” Hamilton
said. |
Cliff Harris receives award from Kay Hamilton
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Cliff Harris is the President’s Award recipient.
Harris is a regional administrator for the state CareerTech agency
and was
the “choice” of the current leader of OAMCTE, Kay Hamilton. “ I
selected Cliff as the recipient of this award for his committed,
all-around service, organizational dedication, participation, and
unfailing support.” |
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