Pre-Engineering Career Training
- Explore, experience and create innovative projects in the diverse fields of engineering
- Work individually and in teams to solve unique engineering challenges using advanced mathematics, chemistry and physics
- Design, build and control humanoid robots for practical applications and engineering competitions
Career Focus:
Prepared for further education
Full-time Career Majors
Career Major Title |
Who can enroll | Tuition (in-state) | Days | Clock Hours | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTW Pre-Engineering | High School | $0 | M-F | 960 | MCA |
Gateway to Technology Teacher - Mary Tran
Education:
- BS - Secondary Mathematics Education - University of Oklahoma
Certification:
- Advanced Mathematics
- PLTW Gateway to Technology
- PLTW Principles of Engineering
- PLTW Engineering Design and Development
Work Experience:
- Jefferson Middle School & Northeast Academy HSE - Math Teacher
- Northeast Academy HSE - Pre-Engineering Teacher/Librarian
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2016
Academics Teacher - Shanon Freeman
Education:
- AS - Mathematics
- AS - Engineering
- BS - Physics for Graduate Study & Research
- MS - Industrial & Applied Physics
Certification:
- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
- PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
- PLTW Principles of Engineering
Work Experience:
- Casady School - 21 years
- Rose State College - Adjunct Professor
- Published 2 scientific papers
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2014
Pre-Engineering Teacher - Ty Goldsmith
Education:
- BS - Mathematics - Mid-America Christian University
Certification:
- Advanced Mathematics
- PLTW Principles of Engineering
- PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Work Experience:
- Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Millwood Public Schools
- Oklahoma City Community College
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers June 2015.
Pre-Engineering Teacher - Janet Portwood
Education:
- BS - Architectural Engineering - University of Kansas
- BS - Elementary Education - University of Central Oklahoma
Certification:
- PLTW Introduction to Engineering
- PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture
- PLTW Engineering Design and Development
Work Experience:
- Lighting Design Department Manager
- Project Manager corporate remodel and design
- Teacher - Computer Education, Math and Literature - St. Eugene Catholic School
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2014
