The Career and Technical Education program prepares student to teach secondary school business education, family and consumer sciences, and technology classes.
Dr. Cloward teaches courses in Career and Technical Education, Production/Manufacturing, Biomass Energy/Gasification, and a graduate course in Leadership. He is working on research with biomass gasification and pelletizing biomass.
Ms. Clark has been involved with the field of Family and Consumer Sciences education for over 37 years, teaching at North Clay Elementary & Middle Schools, Charleston High School, and Eastern Illinois University. “Teaching future educators and sharing my passion for Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter is very gratifying."
Dr. Chadd teaches courses in the Career and Technical Education, Organizational and Professional Development, and M.S. in Technology programs. Her passion lies in helping future teachers and trainers further develop their talents by creating an awareness of teaching strategies that help reach all learners. She also enjoys utilizing these strategies in her own teaching.
"The CTE program at EIU put me in a position that allowed me to learn and grow into the teacher that I am today. As a Career and Technical education student at EIU, it was very important for me to get as many practical, hands-on experiences in the classroom as possible."
Dale West, CTE Teacher, Joliet Central High School"The CTE program at EIU has opened many doors for me that I didn’t know were there. There are so many new things to experience, from all the wonderful equipment we have, to the vast amount of knowledge from the professors. There is something new to do or learn every day and I don’t think I could’ve gotten this amazing experience anywhere else!”
Matthew N. Mullins"The Career and Technical Education program at EIU has been such a blessing to me. In my various classes, I have learned many new things that I will be able to relay to my future students. Through the small class sizes, I have received a more personal learning experience."
Bethany Kuhlig"I love being a part of CTE at Eastern because it is so personal. I have a lot of the same students and professors year after year, which allows me to grow tremendously. The professors know me inside and outside of class so they can see what is at my best interest. I truly feel that I am learning things that will not only help me succeed in class, but at life."
Bailey Wilson Career & Technical Education: Family & Consumer Sciences"I would describe my time at Eastern Illinois University’s School of Technology as both Challenging and Rewarding. The CTE program allowed me to choose courses from a wide variety of disciplines within the Career and Technical Education field. That freedom to choose from a variety of courses helped prepare me to teach a wide range of different CTE courses.”
Ryan Altenburg"The small class sizes, helpful professors, and family environment of the CTE department provided the resources I needed to become an effective educator. Beyond the classroom content, EIU provided a hands-on learning experience that transitioned well into my teacher career.”
Patrick WalserSchool of Technology
Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL 61920-3099
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