attended Morehead State University, where she studied music education and played clarinet and traveled to Brazil with the MSU Symphony Orchestra. Nicole obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in geology from Marshall University and a Juris Doctorate with a certificate in environmental justice from St. Thomas University College of Law. She hopes to stay in West Virginia and continue teaching students about the importance of a healthy work/life balance when attending ACT/OTP programs.

is a full-time Academic instructor with Charleston Job Corps Center. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from West Virginia State University. After graduating from WVSU, he spent over 14 years as a math teacher and coach, which has provided him with the experience and insight to teach in a classroom setting and motivate students to achieve their goals.

is an Office Administration instructor at Charleston Job Corps Center. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history/political science with a minor in psychology, and a master’s degree in human services, marriage and family counseling. James is a certified Certiport proctor and ensures the credibility of all Certiport certification exams. He is passionate about seeing every student succeed and believes that if you do not give up you will be successful.

is a full-time Academic instructor at Charleston Job Corps Center. Christopher’s educational background is in special education , with specialties in math, behavioral management and case management . His experience and insight help him to motivate students. 

brings experience in industrial hygiene, safety management and staff development to his role at Job Corps. Shawn is currently certifying staff and students in OSHA and National Center for Construction Education and Research. Shawn likes to see everyone win, “just win safely.”

has been an educator for over a decade with experience teaching in all levels of education, from the collegiate level to public school systems. She enjoys sharing her interests with her students, but also helping them find their own interests and talents and helping them be inspired and grow. When she isn’t working, Kathleen enjoys dancing.

is a longtime instructor at Job Corps. She enjoys teaching because it allows her to change lives for the better.

has experience as a medical assistant and dental assistant and working in insurance pre-certification for a dental office. She enjoys teaching because it allows her to give back and help people grow.

has worked with Charleston Job Corps Center for over a decade. Joyce has a background in nonprofit grants administration and management. She gained her love for education and youth after working with a YouthBuild AmeriCorps program in rural West Virginia. Joyce enjoys seeing the transformation of our students as they accomplish goals while enrolled in the program.

has worked as a Carpentry instructor for over 20 years. He also is an OSHA and Scaffold instructor at Charleston Job Corps Center. Tommy enjoys working hands-on with young adults.