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<strong>The</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> <strong>Wave</strong><br />

WEST SHORE CAREER -TECHNICAL DISTRICT<br />

SERV ING BAY VIL LA GE, LAKEWOOD, ROCKY RIV ER, AND WESTLA KE<br />

Sophomores Explore <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong><br />

In January, sophomore<br />

students at Bay, <strong>Lakewood</strong>,<br />

Rocky River and <strong>West</strong>lake<br />

High <strong>Schools</strong> begin planning<br />

Hands On Day Tours their junior and senior year<br />

schedules. Many opportunities<br />

are offered to students to<br />

explore <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>.<br />

Programs are designed to assist students already interested in a career<br />

-tech program with the selection process and to encourage others to<br />

consider the career-tech advantage. 10th grade assemblies provide<br />

students with an interactive overview of the different <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong><br />

programs including live demonstrations. Interested Bay Village, Rocky<br />

River and <strong>West</strong>lake students take a field trip to <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> to<br />

participate in “Hands-On Day” that includes on-site tours and classroom<br />

time with teachers and current students. <strong>Lakewood</strong> students<br />

participate in an “Explore <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>” open house and scavenger<br />

hunt complete with raffle prizes. <strong>The</strong> annual “Cafeteria Blitz” allows<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> and <strong>West</strong>lake students to visit a <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> information<br />

booth during lunch. Please contact our office if you know a Bay Village,<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong>, Rocky River or <strong>West</strong>lake student interested in a careertech<br />

program.<br />

Albie Mema 2011 Open<br />

House Raffle Prize Winner<br />

Volume 12 Spring 2011<br />

In This Issue of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Wave</strong><br />

Spotlight on Students & Programs<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> Chamber of Commerce Work Ethic Award<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> / Rocky River Rotary Outstanding Students<br />

Community Leaders Breakfast<br />

College Credit Options<br />

Early Placement Opportunities<br />

What Is A Career Passport?<br />

Director’s Message<br />

Best Wishes to Career-Tech Retirees<br />

Student Recognition & Career Passport Assembly at<br />

8:00 am on May 24, 2011<br />

Interactive Media students‟ display their art<br />

work for the 2011 Town Planner Calendar


<strong>Lakewood</strong> Chamber of Commerce Work Ethic Award<br />

Congratulations to our 2011 <strong>Lakewood</strong> Chamber of Commerce Work Ethic Award winners. Award winners were acknowledged at the<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> Chamber of Commerce recognition luncheon on Friday, February 18th at the <strong>Lakewood</strong> Park Woman‟s Pavilion. We would like<br />

to thank the <strong>Lakewood</strong> Chamber of Commerce and the <strong>Lakewood</strong>/Rocky River Sunrise Rotary for their generous sponsorship of the Work<br />

Ethic Award. Award winners received a certificate and gifts from the Chamber. This annual event provides students with an invaluable<br />

opportunity to meet with local business leaders. To be selected for this honor, nominees must: display an exemplary work ethic in their<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> program, show the ability to balance work and school by good performance in both areas, and exhibit a positive attitude at both<br />

work and school. Luncheon attendees also celebrated the Chamber‟s 100 th birthday. <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> Culinary Arts students baked the birthday<br />

cake for this celebration. We extend an enthusiastic “Happy Birthday” to the Chamber as it celebrates 100 years serving the <strong>Lakewood</strong><br />

business community.<br />

Best Wishes to our 2011 Recipients: Kal Mapstone, Accounting & Financial Services; David<br />

Schlunt, Automotive Technology; Stephanie Saed, Biotechnology; Katie Eberl, Business<br />

Management; Leigh Delzani, Community Training: Bonne Bell; Sean Hanna, Community Training:<br />

Marriott; John Sauer, Community Training: Rae Ann; Austin Koenigsmark, Construction<br />

Trades; Samantha Dussault, Culinary Arts; Dana Dorko, Early Childhood Education; Jeff<br />

Daley, Electronic Technology; Stephanie Predl, Health Careers; Tessa Newbacher, Interactive<br />

Media; Erika Thomas, Medical Office Management; Michael Hudak, Cisco/Networking; Martin<br />

Mencke, Project Lead the Way; Rosalyn Moon, Service Occupations Training.<br />

Students Enjoy Learning with Young Children and Seniors<br />

Off-campus Training<br />

Students enrolled in the two-year Early Childhood Education and Senior<br />

Services (ECE/SS) program gain hands-on experience working at local child<br />

and elder care centers and elementary schools 6-8 hours a week in addition to<br />

their classroom curriculum. Mrs. Cindy Karger, ECE/SS instructor oversees<br />

students and works with job site coordinators to ensure best practices are<br />

followed by students. Students also receive certifications in First Aid & CPR,<br />

Child Development Associate Portfolio, and Preventing Child Abuse. <strong>The</strong>re is<br />

also an opportunity to earn college credit through Ohio College Tech Prep.<br />

Upon completion of this program, students can continue their education and<br />

are qualified for employment as a Child-Care Aide, Family Day Care Provider,<br />

Activities Assistant, Nanny, or Nutrition Assistant. “This class has been<br />

very useful furthering my education on how to educate children and keep<br />

them safe,” says ECE/SS Junior Carly Schwind. Current placement<br />

locations include: Brownstone Day Care, <strong>Lakewood</strong> Office on Aging,<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> Community Care Center, Haynes Nursery School, and Hayes<br />

& Harrison Elementary preschool and kindergarten classes. ECE/SS<br />

community partnerships translate into student success!<br />

Classroom<br />

Training


Rotary Recognizes Outstanding Career-Technical Students<br />

Congratulations to our 2011 <strong>Lakewood</strong> / Rocky River Rotary Outstanding Student Award winners. 17 <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> students were<br />

joined by their families and other guests at the March 14 th recognition luncheon hosted by the Rotary at the Rocky River Civic Center. Outstanding<br />

student recipients are recognized as the “top performers” in their career-technical programs and for their exemplary accomplishments in the<br />

classroom, school activities, clubs, athletics and service in the community. Rotarians generously provided students with a U.S. Savings Bond and<br />

a plaque to honor their achievement. <strong>The</strong> theme for this year‟s luncheon was “Building Communities Bridging Continents”. Our communities are<br />

strong and our bridge to the future is bright with these exceptional students.<br />

2011 Outstanding Students<br />

Herbert Withrow, Accounting and Financial Services<br />

David Schlunt, Automotive Technology<br />

Jiewen Li, Biotechnology<br />

Jacob Nebozuk, Business Management<br />

Madonna Dezsi, Community Based Training: Bonne Bell<br />

Sean Hanna, Community Based Training: Marriott<br />

Jamison Elms, Community Based Training: Rae-Ann<br />

Desmond O’Donnell, Construction Trades<br />

Taylor Worthley, Culinary Arts / ProStart<br />

Brandy Parsons, Early Childhood Education/Senior Services<br />

Jeff Daley, Electronic Technology<br />

Tamara Nazimova, Health Careers Technology<br />

Madeline Forrey, Interactive Media<br />

Erika Thomas, Medical Office Management<br />

Danijel Martin, Networking/Cisco<br />

Christopher Bielopetrovich, Project Lead the Way<br />

Sa’She’ Minor, Service Occupations Training<br />

Community Based Programs Offer Specialized Career-Technical Opportunities<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>‟s Community Based Training programs are housed at Bonne Bell, the Airport Marriott, and Rae-Ann<br />

Suburban Nursing Facility. A personalized program is designed for each student. <strong>The</strong> goal of the community based<br />

programs is for students to gain experience in specific skills and interest areas<br />

for future employment. In addition to developing job specific skills, students<br />

are also educated on the importance of positive employee attributes including: dependability, following<br />

directions, positive communication, problem solving, organization, professional appearance, and<br />

effective interaction with employees and customers. Outstanding Student and Work Ethic awards<br />

winner Sean Hanna says of his Marriott program, “I love working here. <strong>The</strong> people are nice and fun to<br />

work with. I love my job.” Bonne Bell student James Henry agrees, “I like working here „cause that will<br />

lead me to getting a job!” and Gina LuBrant describes her position at Rae Ann as “Fun and amazing...I am noticing that my kitchen skills are<br />

progressing.” <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> appreciates the support and opportunities provided to our students through corporate partnerships with Bonne Bell, the<br />

Airport Marriott, and Rae-Ann Suburban Nursing.


Mr. Z Expects Industry Level<br />

Commitment & Professionalism<br />

Automotive Technology instructor Mike “Mr. Z” Szittai creates a classroom<br />

environment that mirrors a real-world auto shop. This two-year ASE<br />

(Automotive Service Excellence) certified program prepares students to earn<br />

their ASE certification to become Automotive Technicians. Students also have an opportunity to earn college<br />

credit. Upon arriving at class, students change into their uniforms and prepare for a day that includes hands-on classroom and lab instruction in<br />

automotive diagnostics and repair for: brakes, engines, steering, lifts, suspension, drive train components, balancing & alignment equipment, and<br />

computer systems. Students work under Mr. Z‟s direction to repair community and <strong>Lakewood</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> vehicles. First-rate customer service<br />

and satisfaction are expected. Students are also exposed to the automotive industry through field trips to the Greater Cleveland Auto Show and a<br />

senior year assignment to apply for technician positions at local auto dealers, shops, and stores. Mr. Z‟s approach translates into success. Senior<br />

Robert Smith shares, “This program is about learning, thinking, and making the right decision. I have learned more than I ever imagined about the<br />

auto industry. If we had Auto 3…I would take it!” Current Auto Tech students are employed at GT Brothers in <strong>Lakewood</strong>, George‟s Auto at<br />

Kamm‟s Corners, and Gold Class Motors in Parma. Auto Technology alumni include two- and four-year college graduates, ASE Certified Mechanics,<br />

and career training program graduates from WyoTech and other industry specific institutions. Charles Sposit, 2010 <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> Auto<br />

Technology alumnus, credits the program for being hired at Lube Stop after graduation, “What I learned in Auto Tech helped me out a lot to get my<br />

job and help me move up in the company.” In his current position, Charles changes oil, flushes transmission, coolant, and power steering systems,<br />

along with rotating tires. In Auto Tech hands-on learning equals real-world success!<br />

Auto Tech Lab<br />

Career-Technical Programs With College Credit Options<br />

<strong>The</strong> following <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> programs provide students with an opportunity to earn college credit, at no cost to them, while in high school:<br />

Automotive Technology Biotechnology Business Management Construction Trades Culinary Arts / ProStart<br />

Early Childhood Education / Senior Services Electronic Technology Health Careers Technology Interactive Media<br />

Medical Office Management Networking / Cisco Project Lead the Way<br />

2010 Graduate Charles Sposit


Service Occupations Training Marks Its 27th Year<br />

<strong>The</strong> Service Occupations Training (SOT) program provides students with the experience of a real-world working<br />

environment to support the goal of facilitating a student‟s ability to obtain competitive employment upon graduation. This<br />

innovative program provides diverse learning opportunities utilizing a single training site at <strong>Lakewood</strong> Hospital. This year,<br />

the students are training in housekeeping, food service, the storeroom, linen room, mail room, central supply room,<br />

volunteer transport, skilled nursing, as well as clerical support in ambulatory surgery and the pain management office. In<br />

these departments, the students work directly with hospital staff members who provide instruction in basic skills for each<br />

department. SOT instructor Mrs. Patricia Hunter believes “Much of the success of Service Occupations Training can be credited to the efforts<br />

of hospital employee mentors. <strong>The</strong> support and guidance of these mentors facilitates our students success.” <strong>Lakewood</strong> Hospital mentors also<br />

act as role models letting students see first-hand the personal qualities they will need in order to be successful on the job. Lola Ozanich , an<br />

SOT student commented, “I think SOT will help me in the future get the job I want because of the things I learned here.” Each Spring SOT<br />

students host an appreciation breakfast to recognize and honor hospital mentors serving as their “partners in education.” SOT alumni are<br />

currently employed at the <strong>Lakewood</strong> Senior Health Campus, McDonalds, and Oatey Manufacturing. <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> sincerely appreciates SOT‟s<br />

educational partnership with <strong>Lakewood</strong> Hospital. We would like to thank Mrs. Hunter for her contributions to this story.<br />

Bonne Bell<br />

SOT students with their mentors and working hard<br />

at <strong>Lakewood</strong> Hospital<br />

Students Learn Valuable Employment Skills at Community Based Job Sites<br />

Rae Ann Marriott


Networking Students Visit Cisco Systems<br />

“<strong>The</strong> jobs you will apply for have not been invented yet. <strong>The</strong> future of networking is bright and there are many<br />

opportunities available to you if you work hard and continue your education.” This was one of the many<br />

valuable career development recommendations shared by Rich Boehm, Systems Engineer, and Mike Hawkins,<br />

PCB/CAD Applications Engineer, during our field trip to Cisco Systems in Richfield, Ohio. Wireless research for the entire Cisco company is<br />

done at this location. In addition to career guidance, students also visited networking and antenna development labs and participated in a Cisco<br />

Telepresence video conference. This hands-on, industry led experience highlights the benefit of a career-technical education and the many<br />

opportunities available to students as they prepare for college. Students enrolled in the two-year Networking Cisco program learn the<br />

latest industry networking standards through an online curriculum that includes network design, set-up, hardware, maintenance, and<br />

administration. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam, which in turn leads to<br />

CCNA Certification, a highly sought industry credential. Networking students also have the opportunity to earn up to 30 semester hours of<br />

college credit. Program instructor Mrs. Terese Chevalier is excited about her students‟ future: “For dedicated students who earn their CCNA<br />

certification, career opportunities are wide open. Alex Zimmerman graduated from the program in 2009 having earned his CCNA and A+<br />

certifications and is currently attending the University of Akron. Alex‟s future is bright!” <strong>The</strong> high-tech focus of Cisco Networking paired with<br />

real-world classroom experience empowers students to succeed in the global marketplace of the 21st century.<br />

Networking Juniors & Seniors Visit<br />

Cisco Systems<br />

Telepresence Videoconferencing<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>‟s Networking Classroom & Lab<br />

Early Placement Opportunities<br />

Students in two-year Career-Technical Programs who meet the qualifications have the opportunity for employment during the second semester of<br />

their senior year in industry-related positions. Students must be on track to graduate, maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in their Career-Technical<br />

Program and be approved by their program teacher. Students interested in exploring early placement options should talk with their teacher and<br />

guidance counselor.


Students Design Rangerman<br />

Greeting Cards<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> Alumni Foundation Executive Director Mrs. Teresa<br />

Coyne Andreani had an idea to create all-occasion cards<br />

featuring <strong>Lakewood</strong> High School‟s beloved Rangerman mascot out and<br />

about in the community. To meet the challenge of creating, designing, and<br />

printing the cards, Mrs. Andreani turned to <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>‟s Interactive Media<br />

teacher Mrs. Anne McQuay who, in turn, assigned the project to a group of<br />

creative seniors. <strong>The</strong> result, a series of Rangerman greeting cards now on<br />

sale in the Ranger Shop and at www.lakewoodrangers.com. “We‟ve<br />

called on Interactive Media students to assist us with graphic design<br />

projects in the past,” said Mrs. Andreani, whose office has used student<br />

work in print advertising, logo design for products in the Ranger Shop, and<br />

videography. “<strong>The</strong> students‟ work is consistently good and we‟re happy to<br />

give the students some real-world experience right here in school.”.<br />

IM students photographing<br />

Ranger Man around town<br />

<strong>The</strong> mission of the <strong>Lakewood</strong> Alumni Foundation is “to support the<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>‟ tradition of providing an opportunity-rich<br />

environment for its students through advocacy and financial<br />

support.” <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> appreciates the <strong>Lakewood</strong> Alumni Foundation‟s<br />

support.<br />

All-occasion cards now<br />

available in the Ranger<br />

Shop<br />

Culinary Students Compete in Columbus<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> Culinary Arts students competed against 22 other teams<br />

from around the state at the 21 st Ohio GFS ProStart Invitational held<br />

in February at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Students<br />

began practicing for the competition in October, which included<br />

researching, developing, and preparing a three-course menu<br />

featuring a starter course of Poached Shrimp and Cucumber Salad,<br />

a main entrée of Chicken Spinach Roulade, topped off by an<br />

Almond Funnel Cake with Blood Orange and Marsala Mousse.<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> students beat the heat of this “iron chef” competition<br />

placing 10th overall. Chefs Devan Sharosky and Rob McGorray<br />

captained this team and accompanied them to Columbus.<br />

Team Members included: Howard Kolondy, Samantha Dussault,<br />

Rachel Schnabel, Breana Rossen & Xylon Garay. Instructor Chef<br />

Sharosky believes, “Competition is a great opportunity for students to<br />

learn and practice new skills while reinforcing classroom content.<br />

Team members were selected for their leadership, diligence, hard<br />

work and motivation to attend weekly practices. We are proud of this<br />

excellent accomplishment and our students‟ hard work and<br />

dedication and can‟t wait to compete next year!”<br />

Teamwork translates into<br />

success during competition


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Senior Projects Test Engineering Know How<br />

At the start of their senior year, PLTW students are challenged to identify a problem, that directly<br />

affects them or someone they know, and then work to solve the problem by applying the engineering<br />

and design principles they have learned during this four-course program. This years project‟s include creating and<br />

implementing designs for a self-tuning electric guitar with the tuner built into the guitar itself, a student-friendly conductivity<br />

tester for the <strong>Lakewood</strong> High School Chemistry Lab, a car seat monitor that will sound an alarm if a child is left<br />

unattended, and a throttle locking device for personal watercraft or ATV. “It is rewarding to see students apply their course knowledge and work<br />

together in project-based teams. <strong>The</strong> creativity and ingenuity they apply during these projects reflects the hands-on, interactive focus of our<br />

curriculum. ” says PLTW instructor Mr. Ed Holmok. Students who earn their PLTW certification are eligible for college credit at affiliated colleges in<br />

Ohio and across the country. PLTW alumni are currently enrolled at Purdue, Ohio State University, Cleveland State University, University of Akron,<br />

Ohio University, University of Toledo, Trine, Baldwin Wallace, and Cuyahoga Community College.<br />

Culinary Arts Students Cook Breakfast for <strong>Lakewood</strong> Community Leaders<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> recently hosted its 16th annual Community Leaders Breakfast where business, government, organization, ministerial, and volunteer leaders<br />

gather to discuss issues of importance in our community. <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>‟s Culinary Arts students have planned, prepared, and served breakfast for this event since<br />

its founding. <strong>Lakewood</strong> Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong> Dr. Madak remarked, “I am particularly grateful for the hard work that went into planning, preparing, and serving<br />

such an outstanding breakfast. <strong>The</strong> food was excellent and attractively presented. Our students conducted themselves professionally and represented <strong>Lakewood</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> with dignity and pride.” Thank you and congratulations to our student chefs in training and instructors Chefs McGorray and Sharosky. Well done!<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> School Board President<br />

Mr. Matthew John Markling<br />

2011 students diligently working on<br />

their senior projects!<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> Mayor<br />

Mr. Michael P. Summers


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Career Development<br />

Corner answers the question:<br />

What Is a Career Passport?<br />

Upon completion of their <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> program every graduate receives<br />

a Career Passport that contains his/her resume, program certifications,<br />

industry test results, and letters of recommendation along with any<br />

awards or achievement certificates the student earned. Career<br />

Passports are part of a growing trend among job seekers to highlight<br />

their education, experience, skill sets, and accomplishments in an<br />

organized professional format. <strong>The</strong> Career Passport efficiently<br />

summarizes what a <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> graduate can offer prospective<br />

employers, as well as two- or four-year colleges, universities, and<br />

technical schools. A student‟s Career Passport validates his/her<br />

credentials, hands-on training, and extra-curricular activities. In turn,<br />

employers and educational institutions can use the Career Passport to<br />

gauge a student‟s past performance with current education and<br />

employment goals. Career Passports are a personalized career<br />

development and job hunting tool that sets our graduates apart from<br />

other job applicants. Taking a Career Passport to an interview<br />

presents a professional and confident image and in turn, gives students<br />

an important competitive advantage that is the foundation for a<br />

successful interview. As we say to our graduates, “You have worked<br />

hard to earn your Career Passport. Now is the time to put your<br />

Passport to work to help continue your education and/or gain<br />

employment.” If you have any questions about the Career Passport or<br />

would like to see a sample, please contact Nancy Ralls, our Career<br />

Development Coordinator, at nancy.ralls@lakewood.k12.oh.us or 216-<br />

529-4154. 2011 <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> graduates will receive their Career<br />

Passports at our annual student recognition and assembly held at the<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> Civic Auditorium on Tuesday, May 24th at 8 am.<br />

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Career Passport<br />

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Director’s Message<br />

Linda Thayer<br />

Congratulations and best wishes to our 2011 <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> graduates. While<br />

we will miss these students, we are proud of their accomplishments and are<br />

excited to learn of their future plans. We are confident that our students will<br />

successfully integrate their career-technical education and training as they<br />

transition to college, advanced technical training, or enter the workforce.<br />

Many graduates took advantage of our partnership with Tri-C and the North<br />

Coast Tech Prep Consortium, the Career-Technical College Credit Transfer<br />

(CT 2) program, and Project Lead the Way to earn college credit, at no cost to<br />

them, during their <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> tenure. In our challenging economic times,<br />

college credit earned in high school gives <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> students both an<br />

academic and financial advantage. On-the-job training and hands-on<br />

experiences continue to provide <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> graduates with valuable<br />

real-world knowledge and skills. Students who have earned their Career<br />

Passport are well equipped to meet the challenges of the 21 st century<br />

workforce. I would personally like to thank the parents, families, teachers,<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> business community, and our education partners in Bay Village,<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong>, Rocky River, and <strong>West</strong>lake for supporting our students in their<br />

career-technical programs. Your dedication and support provides the<br />

foundation for <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> graduates continued success. Have a safe and<br />

relaxing summer and we look forward to serving you and our students in the<br />

coming school year.<br />

— Linda Thayer, Director


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Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy<br />

This is especially true when we are losing such dear friends, co-workers and talented people<br />

You would think Vicki Thoma always knew that Special Education was her special calling. If you<br />

thought that you would be right! She went to college at Ohio University and obtained her BS in Special<br />

Education in 1974. During her summers, while in college, Vicki worked at Camp Courageous. This<br />

camp was for developmentally challenged children and adults. It was there that she realized the<br />

passion she had for Special Education. Vicki felt that the education she received during those summers<br />

at camp was more than she ever learned in the classroom. After college, Vicki started her teaching<br />

career in Hartford, Connecticut, somewhere she always wanted to live. Eventually, she moved back to<br />

the Cleveland area, married, and obtained her master‟s degree in special education. Vicki began<br />

teaching in Avon Lake. She put her career on hold for eight years while she focused on raising her three children. <strong>The</strong>n she began to ease her<br />

way back into the classroom by subbing. Vicki taught at Hayes in the Multiple Disabilities (MD) class for 10 years and then moved up to<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> High school in 2000 and taught MD. What Vicki found to be interesting was that the students she taught in kindergarten during her 1 st<br />

year at Hayes were her freshman her first year at the high school. What was wonderful about doing this was she was able to see the progression<br />

of these students. In 2004, after obtaining her Transition to Work Endorsement, Vicki became the Job Training coordinator at Bonne Bell and Rae-<br />

Ann Nursing Facility. Vicki is looking forward to retirement and plans to serve as an intern under her husband‟s watchful eye collecting and<br />

researching crayfish with him! She also plans to travel, enjoy time with her children and any new opportunities that come along! Best wishes<br />

Vicki from your friends and colleagues at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>. We will miss you!<br />

Jim Slagle is a proud graduate of Muskingum College where he was a four-year football<br />

letterman, the president of a fraternity and a History major. Upon graduation, Jim taught History<br />

in three different area codes! John Glenn High School in New Concord, Ohio, Sidney High<br />

School in Sidney, Ohio, and of course, <strong>Lakewood</strong> High! While employed here at LHS Jim taught<br />

many different classes. He taught in Project OK which was the original Alternative High School.<br />

He taught U.S. History, Make-Up U.S. History (students had to fail to apply), the Academic and<br />

Career Exploration (ACE) program and Career Based Intervention (CBI). Jim also coached<br />

football, landscaped the Bunts Road area near the East Gym and the front of the L Room, he<br />

reinstated Powder Puff football and After the Game dances, and most importantly, coordinated<br />

the Faculty Appreciation Breakfast on semester day! One of Jim‟s favorite memories involved the 1998 Homecoming. Apparently the DJ company<br />

made an error and did not show up for the dance. This left Jim to celebrate Homecoming with 1,800 of his closest friends and no DJ! Jim loves<br />

running into former students who tell him they are happy to see him and that he really has affected their lives. He feels, “Teachers take their worth<br />

for granted and teachers do make a difference.” His retirement plans include spending time with his wife of 31 years, his daughter and maybe a<br />

little coaching, some work and some play! Enjoy your retirement Jim from your friends and colleagues at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>! We will miss you!


14100 Franklin Boulevard <strong>Lakewood</strong>, Ohio 44107<br />

Phone: 216-529-4163 Email: westshore.info@lakewood.k12.oh.us<br />

Visit Us on the Web<br />

www.lakewoodcityschools.org and click on <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> CTD under<br />

<strong>Schools</strong><br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>’s Community Information Email<br />

To better serve our students, parents, partner districts, and communities,<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> has established a community mailbox for people to submit<br />

questions and information inquiries about <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> programs and<br />

events. We look forward to hearing from you!<br />

Our new, community email address is:<br />

westshore.info@lakewood.k12.oh.us<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> <strong>Wave</strong><br />

** Save the Date **<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>‟s annual Student Recognition<br />

and Career Passport Assembly will be held<br />

on Tuesday, May 24th at 8 a.m. at the Civic<br />

Auditorium. Invitations will be sent by e-mail<br />

at the beginning of May. Please call the<br />

<strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> office with any questions<br />

at: 216-529-4163. We look forward to<br />

celebrating our 2011 graduates!<br />

All courses and programs are offered by <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> Career-Technical<br />

District without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed,<br />

gender, marital status, disability, or age in its educational programs,<br />

activities, employment policies, or admission policies, and practices as<br />

required under Title VI and Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972<br />

and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.<br />

W E S T S H O R E C A R E E R - TEC H N I C A L D I S T R I C T<br />

S E R V I N G B A Y V I L L A G E , L A K E W O O D ,<br />

R O C K Y R I V E R , A N D W E S T L A K E<br />

<strong>Lakewood</strong> School Board:<br />

Mr. Matthew John Markling, President<br />

Mr. John Kamkutis, Vice President<br />

Mrs. Linda Beebe<br />

Mr. Edward Favre<br />

Mrs. Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy<br />

Dr. P. Joseph Madak, Superintendent<br />

Mr. Richard Berdine, Treasurer<br />

Lisa Boettcher & Ellen Pozek, Editors<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> Advantage<br />

Earn college credit in high school saving<br />

time & money<br />

Hands-on learning<br />

Real-world experience<br />

Career development and planning<br />

Thank you for supporting another successful year at Ranger Café<br />

@ <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>. We have enjoyed serving our guests in the <strong>West</strong><br />

<strong>Shore</strong> community.<br />

Ranger Café will close on April 27 for the current school year. We will re-open for the 2011-2012<br />

school year in October.<br />

Please visit us on the web when the school year begins for restaurant opening dates and times :<br />

www.lakewoodcityschools.org and click on <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong> CTD under <strong>Schools</strong> and select Ranger<br />

Café @ <strong>West</strong> <strong>Shore</strong>.

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