Career and Technical Education
Ector County ISD
300 E. 29th Street
Odessa, Texas 79762
432-456-8919
Carla Byrne, Interim Director
Linda Wilder, CTE Specialist
Marcia Tombosky, CTE Counselor (OHS)
Nancy Vanley, CTE Counselor (PHS)
Charletta Washington, Administrative Assistant
Lorena Villa, CTE Aide
Welcome to the Career and Technical Education department in Ector County ISD. Our programs are imbedded into each of the district’s 9 secondary campuses and at the Advanced Technical Center, where we offer over 70 courses in 13 different career pathways.
We invite you to take a look around at the numerous course offerings available for students; if you have questions, feel free to contact us.
Mission
We are a team of highly trained Career and Technical educators who are relentlessly dedicated to providing extraordinary opportunities for students, and shepherding them towards life-long learning in technical and higher education.
Vision
Our vision is to be the leader in Career and Technical Education by implementing innovative instructional methods, providing a cutting edge and rigorous culture of learning, and inspiring our students to become passionate about their college or career pathway of choice.
Core Values
We believe that Career and Technical Education students:
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Are capable life-long learners, who will be rewarded with a quality life through hard work and achievement. It is our responsibility to empower this mindset through hands-on learning and instruction.
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Will thrive in a learning environment that values students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community. It is our responsibility to work in concert with our learning partners.
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Deserve to be challenged. It is our responsibility to engage students and provide clear expectations of rigor, transforming our classrooms into learning centers where excellence is the expectation.
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Must show respect and must be respected. It is our responsibility to create a culture of safe learning and inquiry, where all partners accept responsibility, take initiative and risk, and showcase their achievements.
