Board Policy 6178 states that the board shall appoint a Career Technical Education (CTE) Advisory committee to develop recommendations on the district’s CTE program and to serve as a liaison between the district and potential employers.
As suggested by the board of trustees, stakeholders from represented industry sectors were recommended for service on the Advisory Committee:
1. Alfredo Cendejas, Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) Counselor on Special Assignment
2. Anibal Alcaraz, Production Manager at Energy Communications
3. Brahim Wahib, SUHSD Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Coordinator
4. Christina Marquez, Environmental Organizer at IBEW Local 569
5. Christine Jensen, Director, K-16 Collaborative for the Border Region Talent Pipeline
6. Deborah Nevin, SUHSD School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Facilitator
7. Harry Muns, Chula Vista Fire Chief
8. Ivan Rubio, SUHSD Engineering Teacher
9. Director (pending approval), SUHSD Director of College and Career Readiness and Visual and Performing Arts
10. Jennifer Lewis, Southwestern Community College (SWC) Dean for Continuing Education and Workforce Development
11. Joseph Amaro, SUHSD CTE Teacher/Robotics Coordinator
12. Kendra Brandstein, Scripps Director of Community Programs
13. Leslie Herrmann, Director of Organizational Effectiveness & Special Project for the Southwest Sports Wellness Foundation
14. Nicole Kranzberg, SUHSD Sports Wellness Center & Injury Clinic Program Coordinator; Southwest Sports Wellness Foundation Community Relations Director, Launch Virtual Academy Educator
15. Steve Exum, SUHSD CTE Teacher
16. Steve Stopper, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Americas Finest Sound
17. Shirley Parsons, Port of San Diego Manager, Equal Opportunity
18. Ulysses Andrade, SUHSD Parent
19. Mia Andrade, SUHSD student representative
This Board Agenda Item supports LCAP Goal 1, teaching and learning, because it increases support and training for Career Technical Education Teachers from business professionals in the community.
For questions regarding this board item, please contact Dr. Ana Maria Alvarez at (619) 691-5546 or ana.alvarez@sweewaterschools.org.