has been an Electrical instructor at Pinellas County Job Corps Center for over 12 years. He is a master electrician and an OSHA-certified trainer, with expertise in aerial lift and forklift. Arthur enjoys teaching and training students to become future journeyman electricians.
, Career Pathway instructor, also has previously served as Test of Adult Basic Education administrator and scheduling clerk at Dayton Job Corps Center. Her professional background includes working in the customer service field in the following industries: nonprofit, education, radio and television broadcast, and government. Ebony has an associate degree in communication and enjoys being a resource to her community.
is a Career Preparation instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. Her educational background is in organizational leadership. Chanelle enjoys making a change in students’ lives and helping them with the first step of creating their futures.
is a full-time Career Preparation instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in educational studies. Teaching at many different educational levels, she brings valuable experience to the Career Prep classroom.
, MyPACE coordinator at Dayton Job Corps Center, has experience as a State Tested Nursing Aide preceptor, residential advisor and career preparation specialist. She enjoys assisting students with developing individualized career plans centered around their life goals, then fostering progress throughout the program to ensure they are on pathways to career excellence.
, On-Call Substitute instructor, previously worked as the Test of Adult Basic Education Reading instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. She earned a degree in secondary education from Wright State University, then taught language arts to Dayton Public Schools middle and high school students for several years.
works with Dayton Job Corps Center as the Test of Adult Basic Education coordinator. She previously worked in the airline industry for 23 years, including two years as a training scheduler, three years as a crew scheduler and 18 years as a flight attendant. Melissa enjoys working with students and being able to help them adapt to their new environment and schedules.
has served as a full time High School Diploma instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center since December 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in statistics and economics and a master’s degree in applied mathematics. Currently, Najlaa is a Ph.D. student in engineering electro optics and photonics at the University of Dayton and has been teaching as a part-time math professor at Wilberforce University since February 2021.
, Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Reading Instructor, graduated from Miami University of Ohio and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing. Shay has nearly a decade of teaching experience from kindergarten to college and enjoys mentoring and providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. Shay loves to write poetry and cuddle with her little Chiweenie while watching ’80s horror movies.
has served as the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Math instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center since 2013. She earned a master’s degree in education from Wright State University and has been teaching in the Dayton area since 2006, including Huber Heights City Schools, Fairborn City Schools, Dayton Leadership Academy and YouthWorks.