The CTAE Connector

As we approach the end of another school year, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing Business Partners- Tampa General Hospital, Suncoast Credit Union, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Independent Electrical Contractors, MidFlorida Credit Union, Career Source Pasco-Hernando, and Pasco-Hernando State College. Your support and dedication to our programs is unwavering and we are beyond thankful to have you as partners. With your support, we were able to provide students with field trips, job site tours, transportation to events, and exposure to future careers. Take a deeper look into opportunities provided to our students this year.

Each and every day, we are "Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Workforce," and we can only do this with your support and dedication to our students and schools!

Please feel free to contact us at 813-794-2204 and follow Pasco County Schools!

Stay safe, keep it simple, and be well,

Lori Romano, Ph.D.

Director, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

For employers, CareerSource Pasco Hernando offers recruitment services, employee training programs, and other business support services to help companies find and retain qualified employees. Their goal is to foster economic growth and workforce development in the local community by connecting talent with opportunities.

Visit the Career Source Pasco-Hernando website to learn more about their services and upcoming events!

Congratulations to the 2025 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, Jacqueline Tellez. Jacqueline teaches Patient Care Tech at Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation. We are proud of your accomplishments this year and looking forward to the amazing opportunities you'll provide to your students in the future.

Fred K. Marchman Technical College held their 17th Annual National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony on March 27, 2025. Thirty-two students were inducted and celebrated for their high academic achievements in their Career Certificate Programs. The students join the total National Technical Honor Society Members of Marchman’s chapter with 407 students inducted since 2016.

Submitted by Nicole Graziano

The KORR News team attended the Student Television Network (STN) Convention for the very first time, competing against over 3,500 students from 186 schools nationwide—and they brought home 2nd place in the Movie Trailer division. The prompt for the Movie Trailer dropped at 10 am. They had 6 hours to create their video from concept to final edit. This is an incredible achievement, especially for a first-time team, and a testament to their talent, dedication, and hard work.

Congratulations to the Team!

Algerre, Jamila-12

Barrow, Carter- 11

Higgins, Loralei- 11

Fernandez, Ethan- 12

Thompson, Riley- 12

Webster, Nicholas- 12

Submitted by Eileen Pandolfo

Sunlake Aerospace/Aviation Program traveled to the National Aviation Academy in Clearwater, FL to tour their facilities and learn about the repair and maintenance of aircraft as well as the Federal Aviation Administration's licensing of the Airframe and Powerplant certification.

Submitted by Joseph Fernandez

Seniors at Wendell Krinn Technical High School diligently worked on their Senior Robotics Capstone project. Students were instructed to build a robotic arm to utilize in their aquaponics station.

Submitted by Wendell Krinn Technical High School

Health Science students from J.W. Mitchell High School and Zephyrhills High School had the opportunity to attend South University's Scrub Camp. This Scrub Camp provided a deeper look into the fields of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Physician's Assistant/Associate.

Students explored interactive stations, engaged in Q&A with South University staff, and connected with potential careers for their future.

Thank you, South University Tampa, for providing this unique experience to our students!

Submitted by Siddhesh Muley and Taylor Constantino

On April 4, 2025, CyberLaunch 2025 took place in Orlando, FL. CyberLaunch is Florida’s annual statewide high school cybersecurity competition. It introduces high school students to the exciting world of cybersecurity through an engaging capture-the-flag style cyber competition, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to interact with industry professionals. At this year’s event, nearly 1,000 high school students, teachers, and chaperones from 90 schools in 49 Florida school districts were in attendance. Angeline Academy of Innovation took 1st place in the beginner category, received a trophy, plaque and scholarships from the EC-Council to take toward industry certifications in Cybersecurity. As a first-place winner, they also received a $2,500 cash prize provided by the sponsors to support Angeline’s Cybersecurity program.

Submitted by Angel Hernandez

The Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation GPS Robotics Club competed in the South Florida First Robotics Competition Regional at the University of Miami. It was their rookie year, and they were awarded the Judges Choice Award. This award is given to a team by the judging panel to recognize a team’s unique efforts and performance that merit recognition. Congratulations!

Submitted by Emily Lamb

A couple of Gulf High School's NJROTC cadets took time out of their Spring Break vacations to replace the rotted boards on the unit's 6' climbing wall on their Confidence Course. The cadets honed their carpentry skills while at the same time making the wall safer for all the cadets to use. Way to go BUCS!

Submitted by John McGuire

Zephyrhills Army JROTC hosted their Annual Military Ball on March 15, 2025. We selected the New Staff and Battalion leadership for next school year.

Submitted by Jimmy McAuley

The Fire Science Academy from Fivay High School recently embarked on a field trip to the Tampa Firefighter's Museum and Station 1 “The Big House." Tampa Fire Rescue’s Captain Bill Wade, Personnel Chief Robbie Northrop and Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Fire Chief Scott Cassin delivered informative and inspiring remarks to the students. We then toured the museum where they learned about the history of Tampa Fire Rescue. The museum is filled with historic memorabilia and the students asked if I used some of these relics.

Submitted by Taylor Constantino & Stephen Smith

During spring break Fivay Fire Science Students attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Station 3 Grand Opening Ceremony. Perhaps these students might work at this beautiful fire station one day!

Submitted by Stephen Smith

Fivay High School Criminal Justice Academy is leading the way in promoting seatbelt safety, raising awareness and encouraging responsible driving habits for a safer tomorrow!

Submitted by Denis Riel

To share information about your program that you would like considered for the CTAE monthly newsletter (photos, awards, events, certifications, etc), please use our monthly CTAE MachForm or email Taylor Constantino (taconsta@pasco.k12.fl.us).

Email: lmromano@pasco.k12.fl.us

Website: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/

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