Leadership Artifact
Power, Structure, and Technical Systems Pathway Curriculum Research
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The Purpose
During my time at Omaha Bryan High School, I developed valuable skills that go far beyond just teaching. I became a natural at developing career pathways, creating/organizing programs of study, completing program renewals, implementing concurrent/dual enrollment, proposing new courses, and designing curriculum plans. By working closely with my students and my school, I developed innovative programs aligned perfectly with their goals and aspirations. One of those programs was implementing the Power, Structure, and Technical (PST) Systems pathway into our already existing Agricultural Education program. Many of my students at that time were very interested in learning about electrical systems, welding, automotive, and various other PST topics but had no opportunity to. So, by working with district administration and other relevant staff, I created and implemented the PST pathway and then based my graduate research project on further developing this pathway.
The Project
I remember when I first came up with the idea of creating a Power, Structure, and Technical (PST) Systems pathway course. Besides student interests, I was really interested in exploring the possibilities of developing a pathway that would integrate physical science with career and technical education. I knew that students would benefit from a flexible pathway that allowed them to explore their interests while also providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in multiple content area. That's why I wanted the PST Systems pathway to have the potential to offer credit in both career and technical education (CTE) and science education. I worked hard to create a pathway that would allow students to explore the intersection of physical science and agricultural education. Check out my research project here!
The Outcome
Through my experience in Career and Technical Education, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and program/pathway development, I have honed my skills and become a CTE subject matter expert. So much so that in the fall of 2020, Michael Womochil, then Colorado Program Director for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy, reached out to me for assistance in developing an Agricultural Education program at a public charter school in Commerce City, CO called The STEAD School. Over the next few months, I worked closely with the school's principal, Kevin Denton, and soon found myself applying for a position to help lead and develop the program further. Now, as the CTE Director, I manage the school's only approved CTE program and provide support to CTE educators as they continue to develop courses and curriculum.
Tyler Schindler
I'm thrilled to introduce myself as an experienced and passionate educator and teacher trainer. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to develop my skills in curriculum writing, facilitating, mentoring and coaching, program planning and design, instructional design, and learning style assessment and evaluation, along with many other education-related skills. I'm dedicated to creating engaging and effective learning experiences that meet the unique needs of each learner. I take pride in my ability to work collaboratively with others to design and implement successful education initiatives that drive positive outcomes.
