Feature Stories

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 UCPS CTE Teacher of the Year Kevin Kitchen from Monroe High

Mr. Kevin Kitchen, Electrical Trades Teacher at Monroe High School, has been named the 2024-2025 UCPS Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year. Mr. Kitchen began his electrical career in 1987 as an apprentice, advancing to roles such as journeyman electrician, foreman, superintendent, project manager, and estimator. He holds North Carolina limited and unlimited…

The 9th Annual Spring Robotics Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 15th at the Union County Ag Center

CMS Teacher from South Africa Visits WHS Teaching as a Profession Class

Teaching as a Profession (Teach UCPS) students at Weddington High School had a unique opportunity to learn about school systems in South Africa from Ms. Siobhan Davies.  Ms. Davies is a CTE teacher at Cuthbertson Middle School and South African native.  The future educators were inspired by her expertise and this collaborative effort highlights the…

UCPS CTE Cosmetology Graduate, Anabelle Chizmadia, Opens Her Own Salon

Below is a personal story from Anabelle Chizmadia about her career journey. Anabelle is a graduate of Marvin Ridge High School and attended the CTE Cosmetic Arts and & Science Academy during her junior and senior years. “Starting my career journey at a very young age was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made….

New Century Scholars Application is Now Open

The Union County JobReady Partnership is excited to announce the opening of applications for the revised New Century Scholars Program. New Century Scholarships are available for students who plan to attend South Piedmont Community College and work toward an Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or Non-Credit (Continuing Education) program. Scholarship recipients will receive up to four semesters…

Former Weddington High School Graduate Interviews WHS Agriculture Teacher Scott Bass

Please read the story by going to https://exploreinside.ngl.cengage.com/cte-teacher-spotlight-scott-bass/