Ripples & Waves

Mr. Jeremy Powers, Director - jpowers@brcp.k12.in.us

Mr. Dusty Neal, Assistant Director - dneal@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Angie Stieneker, Student Services Coordinator - astieneker@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Sandy Hensley, Treasurer - shensley@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Patty Elliott, Administrative Assistant - pelliott@brcp.k12.in.us

What a great year it has been at Blue River Career Programs. We witnessed students pass their certification exams. We witnessed student engagement throughout our programs and saw growth in every one of our students. Our focus at the career center is to prepare students for life after high school. Whether they are going to college, enrolled in a trade school, or entering the workforce, Blue River Career Programs has been a place where those students are hopefully equipped to enter the next phase of their life. As we finish this school year, we look forward to celebrating students at our honors program, our field day, and welcoming new and returning students at our new student orientation. We hope everyone has a great summer and we wish our seniors a very successful high school graduation and best of luck in their future endeavors.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th-9th. We cannot say enough about our instructors and all that they do for our students and staff on a daily basis. They are truly a remarkable group of people that genuinely care about those around them.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you do, teachers!

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 13: BRCP Honors Evening, 6:00pm - Shelbyville High School, Breck Auditorium

May 14: BRCP Field Day

May 21: New Student/Returning Student Welcome Night for 2025-26, 6pm at BRCP

May 23: Last Day for Students

Education Professions AM - Miley Jones, Junior at Southwestern High School

Miley is a very dedicated, conscientious student as well as a loving, compassionate cadet teacher. Miley is always willing to help with any project. I appreciate Miley very much and feel confident that she will be an amazing teacher. I will be excited to watch her progress in her career over the next few years.

Work Based Learning (WBL) PM - Madison Barnes, Senior at Shelbyville High School

Madison has an amazing compassion for her patients at her internship at The Willows Of Shelbyville. Madison averages 30 hours per week at her Work Base Learning Internship as a CNA while keeping up her academic classes. To show her commitment to starting her health care journey, Madison invested $1,000.00 of her own money to become a certified CNA. She is willing to go the extra mile to make sure she takes care of her residents as if they were part of her own family. Madison has a smile on her face and a positive attitude that are contagious to her fellow employees and classmates. Madison most recently was recognized for making the HOSA state finals in job interview and top five in the State Of Indiana for HOME HEALTH AIDE COMPETITION. Madison may have the opportunity to compete in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2025 HOSA International competition from June 18-21. Madison will certainly continue to make an impact as she continues to study at the College Of St. Mary's to obtain a degree in nursing.

Criminal Justice AM: Kameron Holland, Sophomore at Shelbyville High School

Kameron is always willing to participate in class. He leads discussions and welcomes debates. Kameron is open to new lab activities and brings high energy into the class setting.

Criminal Justice PM: Cassie Pike, Junior, Shelbyville High School

Cassie comes to class ready to be engaged. Even on days we are just doing lecture, she makes the most of it. Cassie shows compassion, leadership, and empathy. All of these traits will help her do well in the Criminal Justice field.

Diesel Technology AM: Jack Adkins, Junior at Waldron High School

Jack works hard in the classroom and in the lab and he is eager to learn about the basics of the diesel trade. Jack is a fast learner and works well with the other students. Jack is willing to jump in and get his hands dirty while learning the basics of brakes, transmissions, steering and other areas of study in the field.

Diesel Technology PM: Chase Sells, Senior at Shelbyville High School

Chase is willing to tackle any job in the lab and takes directions well. Chase retains the classroom information and uses the knowledge he learns in the lab. In his second year he has come a long way to pick up on the classwork we covered from last year to incorporate it with the new lessons from this year. Chase will do well in the trades after high school as he embarks on his future in trade school in Ohio this fall.

Mrs. Angie Stieneker - Student Services Coordinator

The following was said of Angie:

-Angie always goes above and beyond for staff and students.

-She does so much in the way of coordinating students, counselors, teachers, grades certifications, and so much more.

-She is always willing to listen and help us address issues as they arise.

-Angie is truly an asset to BRCP. She does an incredible job for our students and staff. She works a lot of hours and does a lot behind the scenes that keeps us all moving forward.

Congratulation, Angie! We appreciate you!

Reece Carlton, Welding Program, 2024 graduate of Shelbyville High School

Reece attended BRCP from 2022-2024 as a part of the Welding class. When asked in what ways did BRCP have an impact on you, Tony said, "BRCP had an impact on me in many ways. The biggest way that the program impacted my life would be that I got enough skills and training to land a full-time welding position during and after high school at Beaty Construction". When asked what advice Tony would give to our students today, he said, "Go to BRCP to learn. There is too much time and resources invested in whatever program you're in to not put in 100% effort to learn and succeed".

Thank you, Reece, and congratulations on your success!

April 2025 Nominations: Colton King, Grace McLaughlin, Madison Barnes, and Nathaniel Evans