Page 3 - Newsletter Q3 2021-2022

Non-traditional Electricity Student Makes Great Strides

BHS Senior Claire Braley is a non-traditional student
in Electricity III at DMTC, which means she is in a
technical education program for an occupation that
employs less than 25% of her gender. Claire originally
started in DMTC’s Graphic Communications program.
While she was in level II, her class worked on trouble-
shooting issues with the gears and mechanisms on
the printing press. She remembers being very en-
gaged working on the machinery. She also works
with her father at times who installs fire and safety
alarms, which involves electrical components. These
two experiences prompted her to sign up for Electrici-
ty.
Electricity instructor Robert Sparks realized her po-
tential early. He said, “She completed her projects at a rapid pace and showed great
initiative.” Because of this, he began assigning her more challenging projects and
even allowed her autonomy in choosing some of her own projects where she has
been able to utilize her analytical skills and creativity. After graduation Claire plans
to attend SCC in the fall to earn her associate degree in Industrial Electricity and pos-
sibly continue to a four year program. We are proud of Claire’s accomplishments and
wish her much success!

DMTC Teacher of the Year Announced

Mrs. Sharon Mack was announced as Teacher of the
Year for DMTC. Mrs. Mack works very hard teaching
Marketing classes and encouraging student success. A
fellow colleague said of her, “She is so diligent in help-
ing students achieve their full potential.” Mrs. Mack
returned to DMTC three years ago after working for a
time at Broome High School. We are so happy to have
her back with us and want to congratulate her for be-
ing chosen for this award by her colleagues!