Your Dream is Our Dream

Tech student to Electrical Instructor, now teaching the next generation

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Brian Gall spent thirty years as an electrician after completing a program at Kent Career Tech Center. Now, he’s using his years of experience and industry expertise to teach students like Kent City senior Bryer Armstrong in a Kent ISD CTE program at West Michigan Construction Institute.

From exploring health careers to teaching phlebotomy, Ashley Sands shares her KCTC Alumni experience

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

When Ashley Sands started exploring health careers at Kent Career Tech Center, she didn’t know she would return there to teach students just like her what it takes to become a phlebotomist.

Student Cadet to School Resource Officer: Dream Career Begins at KCTC

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Soon after Karen Barrose started the Criminal Justice program at Kent Career Tech Center, this Godwin High grad knew law enforcement was in her future.

Gaining experience and college credit during FutureSolve25 internship

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Orli is more convinced than ever that a career in the healthcare industry is in her future.

Dreams propel students to succeed

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:43:00 GMT

Angel wants to use his skills as a mechanical or software engineering to help his family get ahead. Kayd is driven to play college then possibly pro football, and Ryleigh is ready to pursue a career as a sports physician, all empowered by their high school education

Student leaders look to mentors and athletic endeavors to inspire their dreams

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:39:00 GMT

Before careers as an orthodontist, sports psychologist, or mechanical engineer comes a lot of hard work and dedication in high school and beyond. Three students share how education is jump starting their drive to make their dreams possible

Today’s Student Leaders, Tomorrow’s Leaders for our Community

Mon, 19 May 2025 13:59:00 GMT

Kent ISD’s Student Leadership Community is made up of students from many districts and a wide variety of educational experiences. We spoke to a few of them about their aspirations and how what they are learning now will help them achieve their goals.