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Criminal Justice:
Warren Caskey 
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Mr. Caskey has been in the field of criminal justice for 32 years and an instructor at WCSCC for 7. Among his long list of credentials, he served in the U.S. Army and was also chief of police locally. Warren enjoys seeing the enthusiasm of his students when they master something new and watching their confidence grow throughout the program.
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Dental Assisting:
Krista Garver 
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Mrs. Garver has been in the industry for 15 years and began teaching at WCSCC 5 years ago. One of her favorite things to do in the dentist office where she worked was train new assistants and now she gets to help teach students from the very beginning. She loves teaching career tech because no two days are alike and things are always changing for the better.
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Early Childhood Education & Care: Deb McDonald
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Mrs. McDonald has been an instructor at WCSCC for 26 years. She was a student herself in this program and knew she wanted to be the instructor someday after working in the field. Deb enjoys helping high school students continue their journey to become teachers and watching young children in their preschool grow and develop.
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RAMTEC Robotics & Automation: Drew Fuller
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Mr. Fuller has been in the industry for 20+ years and an instructor at WCSCC for 5. Drew loves to help people and also loves to share his interests in robotics, 3D printing and automation. His favorite part about teaching is seeing his students use what they have learned in competitions and activities. Seeing his students use the skills they learn in class is very rewarding!
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Business Entrepreneurship: Kelly Miller
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Mrs. Miller has been in the industry for 22 years and an instructor for 6. She is a WCSCC alumni and always knew she wanted to give back to the school that helped her in her career. Kelly loves watching her students find their passion within business. She also enjoys helping to set them up for a great career and future after they graduate.
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Animal Science: Amber Long
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Mrs. Long has been in the animal care field for 20 years and an instructor at WCSCC for 15. She loves educating her students on how to properly care for animals in her program. Amber's favorite part of being a career-tech teacher is the hands-on learning and seeing her students connect with the animals in their lab.
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Hospitality: Kathy Hanna
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Mrs. Hanna has been working in the hospitality industry for 42 years and has been an instructor for 18. She loves being able to teach in a field that she is so passionate about. Her favorite part about being an instructor is working hands on with her students and seeing them interact with potential employers.
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Welding Technologies:
Jeff Mehling 
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Mr. Mehling has been in the industry for 16 years and an instructor for 9 years. He chose to teach career tech because he feels that some students do much better in this type of learning structure. He loves watching his students grow in the field and learn to love welding. Seeing his students go from placement to a real world career is so rewarding.
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Graphic Design & Photography: Kayla Carraway
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Kayla Carraway is a WCSCC Alumna and has extensive experience in the industry including lots of freelance projects. She brings a fresh perspective to the program and is excited to see her students expand their knowledge and become more creative.
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Exercise Science & Sports Medicine: Andrew Nicholson
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Mr. Andy has worked in the industry for 30 years and taught at WCSCC for 20. He chose to become a CTE instructor because he wanted to make a positive difference in his students lives. His favorite part is getting to know each of his students personally and making an impact on their futures.
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Engineering: Bill Peters
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Mr. Peters has been active in the industry for 27 years and an instructor at WCSCC for 8. He decided to become an instructor when he noticed the need for trade skills increase in the industry. His favorite part about teaching is seeing students have that "ah-ha" moment when they figure something out that seemed impossible.
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Cosmetology: Angela Ramsay
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Ms. Ramsay has been active in the cosmetology industry for 20 years and started at WCSCC in 2014. Angela chose to teach career tech because it is exciting to teach young people about an industry she is passionate about. Her favorite part is seeing her students develop and grow into young adults while also establishing their careers at such a young age.
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Interactive Media: Jennifer Rue
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Mrs. Rue has been in the industry for 15 years and has been an instructor since 2012. As a career tech graduate herself she is passionate about helping students find careers while still in high school. She loves to watch her students grow and develop as individuals as they prepare to enter the world of work. She also enjoys seeing her students master new skills.
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Automotive Technologies: Richard Shetler
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Mr. Shetler has been in the automotive industry for 35 years and started teaching at WCSCC in 2007. His favorite part about being a career-tech teacher is the ability to teach students with new, up to date equipment. This allows his students to be even more prepared when they enter the workforce. Getting to work with youth and teaching them real life skills is one of the reasons he loves WCSCC.
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Construction Technologies: Rod Martell
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Mr. Martell has been active in the industry for 30 years and started teaching at WCSCC in 2004. He is a graduate of the Construction Tech program and always wanted to pass along his positive experiences with the youth of Wayne County. Rod enjoys seeing his students grow in knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.
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CNC & Advanced Manufacturing: Marty Stoller
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Mr. Stoller has been in the industry for 29 years and is in his fourth year of teaching at WCSCC. Marty has always had the desire to pass along the trade and craftsmanship to the next generation. His favorite part about teaching is watching his students progress from no experience to successfully completing challenging projects in the lab.
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Patient Care Technologies: Joann Tabellion
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Ms. Tabellion has been in the nursing industry for over 30 years and an instructor at WCSCC since 2006. Joann loves sharing her years of experience in the hopes of inspiring students to enter the health care field at many levels. Her favorite part about teaching career-tech is the enthusiasm of her students and the hands-on labs that are available.
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Practical Nursing: Jessica Immel
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Mrs. Immel has been in the nursing industry for 16 years and a teacher for 5. She realized her love for teaching while working with newly hired nurses on the hospital floor. Her favorite part about teaching career tech is the ability to be hands-on with goal-driven students who are passionate about learning their trade. She loves being able to use her experiences to teach her students.
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Ag Mechanics/Power Technologies: Ken Carraway
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Mr. Carraway has been in the industry for 37 years and began teaching 3 years ago. He decided to start teaching so that he could make a difference in the lives of his students. Being in the industry for so long has helped him to understand what is necessary for someone to be successful. One of his favorite parts of teaching is being involved in FFA with his students.
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Agribusiness & Production: Alex DeWitt
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Ms. DeWitt has been in the agriculture industry for 15 years and a teacher for 2. She became a career tech instructor because of all the opportunities it provides for students. She is passionate about agriculture and loves seeing how each of her students can find their own path within the field. Teaching young adults about this field can take many forms and she is excited about the opportunity to work with each of you.
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Buildings & Grounds: Brett Gough
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Mr. Gough has been in the industry for over 35 years and began teaching at WCSCC in 2007. He chose to become an instructor so that he could pass on what he had learned to the next generation. He loves watching his students make connections and grow in the two years that they are in his program. He also is very proud to see them go on into the workforce after they have graduated.
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Powerline Technologies: Richard Grimes
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Mr. Grimes has been working in the industry for 33 years and been an instructor at WCSCC for 21. He chose to become an instructor when he was working in the field and recognized the need for skilled employees who had a background doing the work. He enjoys teaching his students and giving them the training to jump right into a great career.
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Electronics & Computer Networking: Tim Irving
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Mr. Irving has been in the industry for 6 years and started teaching at WCSCC in 2020. He decided to become an instructor to teach the world of electronics and how it impacts our daily lives. His favorite part about being a career tech teacher is showing his students how things work electrically and then watching them explore things on their own.
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Culinary Arts: Peter Kerling
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Chef Kerling has been in the culinary industry for 23 years and became an instructor at WCSCC in 2018. He loves being able to share his knowledge, experiences, and "tricks of the trade" with his students. One of his favorite parts of being a trade instructor is being instrumental in a students "ah-ha" moment when they figure out something new.
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Diesel Technologies: Ben McConahay
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Mr. McConahay has been active in the industry for 14 years and began teaching at WCSCC in 2017. He enjoys working with youth and teaching people the skills and knowledge it takes to be a Diesel Technician. His favorite part about teaching career tech is helping students gain confidence and teaching them skills that will last a lifetime.
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Medical Assisting: Melissa Hendershot
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Mrs. Hendershot has been in the industry for 10 years and started at WCSCC in 2019. She chose to come here to pass on her knowledge of the ever changing medical world. Her favorite part about being a career tech teacher is seeing her students succeed. She strongly believes that it is vital to have knowledgeable medical assistants entering the workforce.
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