Dedicated teachers and tradesmen with proven technical expertise.
Mentor Team
Our team of mentors is dedicated to increasing our Partner Teachers’ aptitude in the trades and assisting them in the development of regionally relevant vocational curricula.
Mentors
Bram Ritsema
Welding, Construction
Matthew Wissink
Mechanics, First Aid
Bruce Gregory
Agriculture, Core Competencies
Josh Miller
Computer Systems, Coding
Dave Alban
Andragogy
Volunteers
Colleen Gregory, Library Science
Ann Videtich, Library Science
Dennis Finney, Machine Shop Teacher
Suzanne Finney, Reading/Phonics
Sharon Bongard, Reading/Phonics
David Miller, Technical Writing Reviewer
Leadership
Our board of directors directs the partnerships of VESA schools and works with the school and our mentors to provide a path toward VESA certification and self-sustainability.
Directors
Bruce Gregory
President, Treasurer
Matt Wissink
Vice President, Secretary
Alan Wootton
Director
Ginger Hock
Director
Willie Givens
Director
