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 electrical contractor licenses, a Level 3 certification as a state electrical inspector, and an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Technology from Central Piedmont Community College. After a successful career in the field, Mr. Kitchen transitioned to teaching to share his passion for electrical work with the next generation. For the past 13 years, he has been a CTE instructor at Monroe High School, focusing on building students’ confidence and preparing them for success in college, apprenticeships, or the workforce. Originally from Ohio, Mr. Kitchen began his working life in the oil industry, gaining experience as a roustabout and well-tender before pursuing his electrical apprenticeship. Throughout his career, he worked on diverse commercial and industrial projects, including detention centers, justice facilities, and government buildings. He also served as an electrical inspector for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. With his wealth of experience, Mr. Kitchen strives to inspire his students to see challenges as opportunities and build fulfilling careers.
Congratulations to Mr. Kitchen!