Thomas County Central CTAE

It’s not too late to apply for WBL for the upcoming school year. If you have questions email Ms. Miranda at [email protected].

Several of our CTAE teachers recently attended the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education (GACTE) conference in Columbus, GA. Attendees participated in large and small group learning sessions designed to support classroom instruction and enhance program development. They were also able to network with other CTAE teachers from across Georgia and participated in industry and post-secondary tours. Highlights of the conference include:

Tammy Shealey, 12th grade counselor, was recognized for completing the LEAD program. The year-long LEAD program prepares career and technical educators and counselors for Leadership, Exploration, Advocacy, and Development in CTAE.

Brandi Miranda and Samantha Vonier were recognized at the GACTE Awards program. Ms. Miranda was recognized as the Teacher of the Year for the Counseling division and the WBL division. Ms. Vonier was recognized as the New Teacher of the Year for the Counseling division.

Michael Clapper, who serves on the Trade & Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Board of Directors as the pathway director for Transportation, led several sessions for Automotive teachers at the conference.

Two programs were recognized at their division luncheons for successfully completing the industry recertification process - Delisa Barrow and Amy Smith for Early Childhood and Kristy Faucett for Audio Video

Congratulations to two of our own!!

🏆💙💛 Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Educators! 💛💙🏆

Thomas County Central High School is proud to celebrate two outstanding educators who were recently recognized at the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) Conference!

⭐ Brandi Miranda was named Teacher of the Year for Work-Based Learning and Teacher of the Year for the Counseling Department. Through her dedication to connecting students with real-world experiences and career opportunities, Ms. Miranda has made a lasting impact on countless Yellow Jackets.

⭐ Samantha Vonier was honored as New Teacher of the Year for the Counseling Department. Since joining TCCHS, Ms. Vonier has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting and guiding our students as they prepare for their futures.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Miranda and Ms. Vonier on these well-deserved recognitions! 🎉🐝

Student Success Shoutout!!

Jenna is a 2026 graduate. She completed our CNA program and is currently working at Colquitt Regional Hospital. While at TCCHS she participated in WBL. Jenna will be attending SRTC pursuing a nursing degree.

Here is the info and how to register for the SRTC Manufacturing Bootcamp.

Southern Regional Technical College will be hosting a Manufacturing Bootcamp June 22–25, 2026, and there are still open spots available for interested students.

This boot camp is designed to introduce participants to several areas within advanced manufacturing and industrial technology, including:
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Electrical
Welding
Precision Machining & Manufacturing

The program will provide students with hands-on learning experiences, exposure to industry-related skills, and insight into career opportunities available in the manufacturing field.

Classes will run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the SRTC Thomasville Campus.

If you would like additional information or would like to register as a student, please go to the SRTC Homepage and click on the Bootcamp Banner. You can also contact Robert Copeland at SRTC at [email protected].

Congratulations to Stephen, the May Work-Based Learning Student of the Month!

Stephen is a senior and worked as a Nutrition Assistant at Thomas County Middle School. He is a hardworking student who balances school, sports, and work. His co-workers have said he is a huge asset to their team and will miss him next year.

A special thank you to Thomas County School Nutrition Department for sponsoring our May WBL Student of the Month and providing Landon with a $25 gift card.

Last week students had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on Burrows and Bobwhites lesson! Students helped set up a raised bed habitat, planted native plugs, and learned how native plants support wildlife such as the bobwhite quail.

A big thank you to Quail Forever for providing the raised bed and materials, and to Ms. Audrey Hawk for coming out to work with our wildlife students. We are excited to watch this habitat grow.

Congratulations to Andre Williams Jr., our 2026 Overall Buzz Code winner. Andre was nominated in four different months this year for the skills of communication, positive attitude, problem-solving, and teamwork. TCCHS CTAE Director Dr. Beth Adams said, "Andre is an outstanding student who embodies all of the Buzz Code skills students need to be successful. We are proud of all he has accomplished this year and know he will take these skills into the world to do great things!"

As our Overall winner, Andre received a $25 gift card to a local restaurant, a TC tumbler, a TC decal, and some snacks from the school store. We are proud of Andre and of all the students who received multiple nominations this year. We appreciate our Buzz Code sponsors, Addition Financial and Thomasville Toyota, for supporting our efforts to strengthen our students' employability skills.