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#Pathways2Success
15 days ago, CTEC
Plumbing
✨🎓 CTEC Senior Spotlight Continues! 🎓✨

We’re serving up another round of applause for our amazing Culinary Arts & Hospitality seniors at CTEC! 👏👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 These students have spent their time sharpening their culinary talents, building professionalism, and preparing for bright futures in the hospitality industry. 🍴

From creating delicious dishes to learning customer service and event preparation, their hard work has truly paid off. We are so proud of the passion and determination they bring to the kitchen every single day! 🍕🍪☕🍽️

Congratulations to these outstanding seniors — your CTEC family is cheering you on as you begin the next exciting chapter of your journey! ❤️💙
#Pathways2Success #CTE #CTEC #SeniorSpotlight #CulinaryArts #Hospitality #ClassOf2026 #ShelbyCountyALSchools
1 day ago, CTEC
Kassidy Kelow
Alyssa Russell
Aniya Stewart
Paris Ward
Isabella Zauner
🎓✨ CTEC Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

Today we are proud to shine the spotlight on our incredible senior students in the CTEC Culinary Arts & Hospitality program! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 From mastering kitchen skills to learning hospitality excellence, these students have worked hard to turn their passion into future careers. 🍰🍴🥘

Their creativity, teamwork, and dedication have truly made this program something special. We cannot wait to see where life takes them next — whether it’s in restaurants, bakeries, hotels, catering, or beyond! 🌟

Join us in celebrating these talented seniors and all they have accomplished during their time at CTEC! ❤️💙🐾
Culinary & Hospitality Seniors Part 2 coming soon...
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #CulinaryArtsandHospitality #ShelbyCountyALSchools
1 day ago, CTEC
Calvin James
Cadence Moore
Anna Bush
Emma Cockrell
Sloan Edwards
Khloe Jordan
🚑🎉 Big congratulations to Montevallo High School Senior, Kitrick Shepherd, on officially becoming certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)! 👏🩺

Kitrick completed the Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment EMT class offered at CTEC, which allowed him the opportunity to sit for the National Registry exam — and he passed! 💪🚨

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping others have truly paid off. This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud to celebrate this milestone with you! 🌟

The future is bright, and we know you will make a lasting impact in the emergency medical field. Way to go, Kitrick! 👏
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #JeffersonStateCommunityCollege #ShelbyCountyALSchools #NREMT
2 days ago, CTEC
Kitrick Shepherd with his certificate
🎓✨CTEC Senior Spotlight – Cosmetology Part 2 ✨🎓
The spotlight continues on our incredible senior Cosmetology students at CTEC! 🌟 From mastering beauty techniques to building confidence and customer service skills, these students have worked hard to turn their passion into a career path. 💇‍♀️🎨
We are beyond proud of their growth, talent, and determination throughout their journey at CTEC. The future is bright for these seniors, and we know they are ready to make their mark in the beauty world! 💖✨
Help us celebrate these outstanding students and wish them success in all their future plans! 🎓👏
#Pathways2Success #CTE #CTEC #SeniorSpotlight #Cosmetology #ClassOf2026 #ShelbyCountyALSchools 💄✨
2 days ago, CTEC
Harper Pennington
Taniya Robertson
Kendall Scott
Caleb Smith
Marlee Williams
Sarah Williford
🎓✨CTEC Senior Spotlight✨🎓

Today we’re shining the spotlight on our talented senior Cosmetology students here at CTEC! 🌟 These students have spent countless hours perfecting their skills in hairstyling, color, nails, makeup, skincare, and professionalism while preparing for exciting futures in the beauty industry. 💅🎨

Their creativity, dedication, and passion continue to make our campus beautiful inside and out! We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see where their talents take them next. 💖👏

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating more of our amazing senior Cosmetology students in Part 2! 🎓✨
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #SeniorSpotlight #Cosmetology #ClassOf2026 #ShelbyCountyALSchools ✨💇‍♀️
2 days ago, CTEC
Kaydence Connell
Jayla Mallory
Allisson Mendoza
Chloe Hannah
Leslic Sermeno
Allie Lamoureux
Jordan Packer
🎓✨ CTEC Senior Spotlight ---Construction Technology Part 2 ✨🎓

Today we continue celebrating more of our outstanding Construction Technology Seniors! 👏🏗️

These students have shown dedication, hard work, and determination while preparing for careers that help build our communities from the ground up. Whether their next step is the workforce, technical school, apprenticeships, or college, we know they are ready to rise to the challenge! 🔨📏🚜

Thank you for the impact you’ve made at CTEC. Your hard work has built more than projects — it has built a strong foundation for success. We are cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️💙🤍

#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #SeniorSpotlight #ConstructionTechnology #ShelbyCountyALSchools🚧
3 days ago, CTEC
Haydon Kenney
Baylor Knight
Piper Majors
Jackson Pitts
Nicholas Randle
Camila Ayala
🎓✨ CTEC Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

It’s time to shine the spotlight on our incredible Construction Technology Seniors here at CTEC! 🏗️👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

These students have spent their time building skills, gaining hands-on experience, and laying the foundation for bright futures ahead. From learning construction techniques to mastering teamwork and craftsmanship, they have worked hard every step of the way! 🔧📐🪚

We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see the amazing things they build in the future. Congratulations, seniors — your future is under construction and looking stronger than ever! 🚧🎓

Stay tuned for Part 2 for Construction Technology....
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #SeniorSpotlight #ConstructionTechnology #FutureBuilders #ShelbyCountyALSchools 🏠
3 days ago, CTEC
Senior Construction student Braden Beiter
Senior Construction student Quentin Butler
Parker Ceravolo
Dorian Colbert
Michael franklin
charles goodwin
Senior Construction student Ian Johns
🎓✨ CTEC Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on our incredible Senior Collision Repair Students here at CTEC! 🚗🛠️🎓

From mastering bodywork and refinishing skills to learning the craftsmanship and precision it takes to restore vehicles, these students have worked hard all year long. Their dedication, creativity, and determination have prepared them for bright futures in the automotive industry! 💪🔥

We are so proud of everything they have accomplished and can’t wait to see where the road takes them next. Congratulations to our Collision Repair seniors — your future is looking polished and bright! 🌟🚘

#Pathways2Success #CollisionRepair #CTEC #CTE #ClassOf2026 #ShelbyCountyALSchools #SeniorSpotlight 🧰✨
4 days ago, CTEC
Senior Collision Repair Student Darwain Duenas
Senior Collision Repair Student Jackson Toney
Senior Collision Repair Student Brodie Beagle
Senior Collision Repair Student Cayden Carroll
Senior Collision Repair Student Devon Head
Senior Collision Repair Student Connor Henley
Senior Collision Repair Student Luis Jimenez
Senior Collision Repair Student Dylan King
🎓✨ CTEC Senior Spotlight — Biomedical Science Part 2 ✨🎓

We’re back with another round of outstanding seniors from the Biomedical Science program at CTEC! 👩‍⚕️🔬👨‍⚕️

These students have worked tirelessly in the classroom and lab, gaining valuable experience and skills that will help shape their futures in the healthcare and science fields. From learning medical terminology to hands-on biomedical investigations, they have truly gone above and beyond! 🧪💉📚

Their passion, determination, and commitment to excellence make us incredibly proud. We know these seniors are destined to do amazing things wherever life takes them next! 🌟❤️

Help us celebrate these future healthcare professionals and wish them the very best as they prepare to graduate and begin their next adventure! 🎓🩺

#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTEC #ShelbyCountyALSchools #SeniorSpotlight #CTE #BiomedicalScience #ClassOf2026
4 days ago, CTEC
Biomed Senior Zoe Edwards
Biomed Senior Chloe Jones
Biomed Senior Mariana Mercado
Biomed Senior Isabeau Maxwell
Biomed Senior Shelby Myrick
Biomed Senior Ana Silvestre
Biomed Senior Kali Thomason
Biomed Senior Kasey Vanderslice
Biomed Senior Eva Walker
🎓🌟CTEC Senior Spotlight🌟🎓
Today, we are proud to shine the spotlight on our amazing Senior Biomedical Science students at CTEC! 👩‍⚕️🩺👨‍⚕️
Through dedication, hard work, and hands-on learning, these students have spent their high school years exploring the exciting world of healthcare, medicine, and science. From laboratory skills to patient care knowledge, they are building a strong foundation for bright futures ahead! 🧪💉📚

We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see the incredible impact they will make in the medical field and beyond. 🌟

Join us in congratulating our Biomedical Science seniors as they prepare for graduation and the next chapter of their journey! 🎓❤️🧬

(Stay tuned for Part 2...we have more Bio Med Seniors coming tomorrow!)
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #ShelbyCountyALSchools #CTECSeniorSpotlight #BiomedicalScience #ClassOf2026
5 days ago, CTEC
Bio Med student Kaylie Autwell
Bio Med student Blakely Baggett
Bio Med student Kylie Barrier
Bio Med student Caitlan Bland
Bio Med student Audrey Burttram
Bio Med student Jamryah Cade
Bio Med student Callyn Carter
Bio Med student Jamyia Chism
Bio Med student Stacy Dominguez Rosas
🏆🚗 BIG NEWS, CTEC FAMILY! 🎉
We are beyond honored to announce that CTEC has been selected as Best Public School and our very own Automotive Technology Instructor, Robert Irwin, has been selected as Best Teacher in the 2026 Best of the Best Awards by Shelby Living Magazine! 🏅📚🔧
This recognition is a true reflection of the hard work, passion, and dedication shown every single day by our students, faculty, staff, and community supporters. At CTEC, we strive to provide hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for success both in the classroom and in their future careers — and we are so proud to see that effort recognized! ❤️💙🤍
A huge congratulations to Mr. Irwin for the incredible impact he makes in the lives of our students through leadership, mentorship, and excellence in Automotive Technology. 🚘🛠️👏
Thank you to everyone who supports CTEC and believes in our mission. This honor belongs to all of YOU! 🐾🎉
#Pathways to Success #CTEC #BestOfTheBest2026 #ShelbyLivingMagazine #BestPublicSchool #BestTeacher #AutomotiveTechnology #CTE #ShelbyCountyALSchools
5 days ago, CTEC
Best Public School Graphic
Best Teacher Graphic
🍎✨ What an incredible week celebrating the amazing teachers of CTEC! ✨🍎

From sweet treats 🍰 and taco bars 🌮 to surprise gifts 🎁 and lots of laughter 😄, Teacher Appreciation Week was filled with fun, gratitude, and well-deserved recognition for the people who make CTEC so special every single day. ❤️💙

Our teachers are truly the heart❤️ and soul of CTEC — inspiring students, building futures, and creating a school environment full of passion, encouragement, and opportunity. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are beyond thankful for all they do each day! 🍎📚✨

THANK YOU to our outstanding teachers for the love, dedication, patience, and energy you pour into our students and school. CTEC is a better place because of YOU! ❤️💙

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #CTEC #CTE #Pathways2Success #ShelbyCountyALSchools
8 days ago, CTEC
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
🍀✨ “Are you feelin’ lucky?” ✨🍀 We wrapped up Teacher Appreciation Week with a little luck, laughter, and LOTS of surprises! 🎁🎉 Today our teachers stopped by the front office to try their luck in our Mystery Gift Game! 🔢🎲 Each teacher picked a number… and that lucky number matched them with a surprise gift! 🎊💝 From fun goodies to sweet surprises, every bag was a winning pick — because at CTEC, our teachers always hit the jackpot! 🍀🏆💚 We are also sending a HUGE thank you to our amazing community supporters for helping make today extra special for our teachers! 💕👏 🎁 Thank you to: ✨ Cattywampus ✨ PB & Co. ✨ Amazing Gifts & Occasions ✨ Heather, Brittany, & Lorel from Seventh Heaven Salon ✨ Just A Tish Your generosity helped make our teachers feel celebrated, appreciated, and SO lucky! 🌟🍀 Thank you to our incredible teachers for all you do each and every day. We’re so “fortune-ate” to have the BEST staff around! 📚✏️💚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FeelingLucky #CTEC #CTE #Pathways2Success #ShelbyCountyALSchools 🎰🎁🍀
8 days ago, CTEC
Chief Hensley
Mr. Irwin
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. Garrett
Mrs. Eades
Mr. Hill
Mr. McCary
Mr. Miller
Mr. Horton
Mr. Ray

🎓✨CTEC Senior Spotlight✨🎓

Today we’re shining the headlights on our amazing seniors in the Automotive Technology Program here at CTEC! 🏁🛠️ These students have worked hard mastering skills under the hood, in the shop, and in the classroom to prepare for bright futures in the automotive industry. 🚘⚙️🔧

From oil changes to engine rebuilds, diagnostics to detailing — these seniors have shown dedication, teamwork, and drive every step of the way! 💪🔩

We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see where the road takes them next. Keep chasing your dreams and shifting into success! 🎓🏎️

❤️💙 Congratulations to our Automotive Technology Seniors! Your CTEC family is cheering you on every mile of the journey!🚗
#Pathways2Success #CTE #CTEC #ShelbyCountyALSchools #SeniorSpotlight #AutomotiveTechnology

8 days ago, CTEC
John Cox Auto Tech Senior Student
Garrett Myers Auto Tech Senior Student
Charles Nesbitt Auto Tech Senior Student
Maddox Newby Auto Tech Senior Student
Karyme Rendon Leguisamo Auto Tech Senior Student
Diego Sanchez-Martinez Auto Tech Senior Student
Kyle Spiller Auto Tech Senior Student
Alex Vick Auto Tech Senior Student
🎓✨ CTEC Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

Today we are shining the spotlight on our amazing seniors from the EMT Dual Enrollment 🚑 and Plumbing & Pipefitting 🔧🛠️ programs!

These students have worked hard, gained valuable hands-on experience, and developed skills that will take them far beyond the classroom. From learning lifesaving techniques ❤️‍🩹 to building and repairing the systems that keep our communities running 💪, they have represented CTEC with dedication and excellence.

We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their time at CTEC and cannot wait to see where their future journeys take them! 🌟 Whether they are entering the workforce, continuing their education, or pursuing new opportunities, we know great things are ahead for each of them.

👏 Congratulations to our CTEC seniors! Your hard work, determination, and passion have made us proud every step of the way.

#Pathways2Success #CTEC #CTE #SeniorSpotlight #ShelbyCountyALSchools #EMTDualEnrollment #PlumbingandPipefitting
9 days ago, CTEC
Adrian Danner Plumbing & Pipefitting Senior
Jada Bryant EMT Dual Enrollment Senior
Kitrick Shepherd EMT Dual Enrollment Senior
Destiny Bunt EMT Dual Enrollment Senior
Amaryllis Shirley EMT Dual Enrollment Senior
🧁 “You take the cake!” 🧁

By this point in the week, we all need a little something sweet to keep us going! 🍰✨
Today’s Teacher Appreciation treat was the perfect pick-me-up for our amazing teachers — delicious cupcakes from Alesha's Sweet Creations provided by the wonderful United Methodist Women of Wilsonville. 💙

We are so thankful for our incredible teachers who sprinkle kindness, dedication, and hard work into everything they do each day! ✨📚🍎 You truly make CTEC a sweeter place to learn and grow.

A huge THANK YOU to the United Methodist Women of Wilsonville for making our day a little sweeter! 💕🧁 #Pathways2Success #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CTEC #Alesha'sSweetTreats #ShelbyCountyALSchools
10 days ago, CTEC
Cupcakes
Mrs. Eades with her cupcake
Mr. Horton with his cupcake
Mrs. Campbell with her cupcake
Mr. Irwin with his cupcake
We’re kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week the right way at CTEC! 🐔🥐✨

Nothing says “thank you” like delicious chicken biscuits from Chick-fil-A — and we are so grateful to SERVPRO for providing this awesome breakfast! 💚

To our incredible teachers: thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the impact you make every single day. 🍎📚 You truly make CTEC such a special place to learn and grow!

Because let’s be honest… CTEC is the place to teach! 🎉🐯

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Pathways2Success #CTE #CTEC #ShelbyCountySchoolsAL
11 days ago, CTEC
Biscuits and appreciation notes for our teachers
Ms. Stroud with her biscuit and appreciation notes
Mr. McCary with his biscuit and appreciation notes
Mrs. Garrett with her biscuit and appreciation notes
CTEC celebrated the excellence our students have demonstrated throughout the school year at our Annual Awards Day! 🎉

We are so proud of each of our students for their commitment to learning this year and look forward to their many accomplishments in the future.

#Pathways2Success
11 days ago, CTEC
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CTEC Awards Day
CTEC Awards Day
CTEC celebrated the excellence our students have demonstrated throughout the school year at our Annual Awards Day! 🎉

We are so proud of each of our students for their commitment to learning this year and look forward to their many accomplishments in the future.

#Pathways2Success
11 days ago, CTEC
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CTEC Awards Day
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