CTE Advisory & Foundation Boards

Community support is critical to the success of RCPS' Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. The following groups provide input and support to enhance the programming offered.

We welcome the input of our community, including our business community. Business leaders and organizations who are interested in becoming involved or learning more about partnering with RCPS should contact Director of CTE Kathy Duncan at (540) 853-2903 or kduncan@rcps.info.

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CTE Advisory Council

The CTE Advisory Council is made up of Roanoke City Public Schools leaders and staff who work closely with CTE programming; business and higher education leaders; and student and School Board representatives.

Career and Technical Advisory Council

Joyce Bell, The Rescue Mission
Yvonne Campbell, VWCC, Dean of Business, Technology and Trades
Michael Cherry, Roanoke City School Board
Dr. John Cook, Waldron College of Health and Human Sciences – Radford University Carilion
Ray Cotter, DAYTEC Department Chair/Teacher
Kathy Duncan, ROTEC CTE Director
Archie Freeman III, RCPS Chief Instructional and Administration Office
Tom Henzey, MFA
Malora Horn, RCPS Coordinator, McKinney-Vento Program
Dan Hughes, CTE Foundation Board Representative
Laura Kelly, RCPS Supervisor of Gifted and Advanced Academic Programs & Rtl
Lisa Kibler, RCPS Lead Program Assistant, McKinney-Vento Program (Alternate)
LaKisha Kyle, Forest Park Academy, Business and Computer Technology
Amy Lowman, Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, Inc.
Jamal Millner, M3:GRAFIX
Claire Mitzel, RCPS Coordinator of Communications and Public Relations
Liz Quintana, Roanoke City School Board
Morgan Romeo, Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board
Carrie Speck, VWCC Career Training Specialist
Jesse Truax, ROTEC Work-based Learning Coordinator
Joyce Watkins, Roanoke City School Board
Verletta White, RCPS Superintendent
Dan Hughes, ROTEC Business Liaison
Mr. Wallace, ROTEC Parent Representative
Demarion Trent, ROTEC Student Representative
TBA, ROTEC Student Representative

CTE Foundation

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Roanoke CTE Foundation is dedicated to supporting Career & Technical Education in Roanoke City Public Schools. Made up of business and industry leaders, the CTE Foundation provides direct support through its annual CTE Extravaganza. 100% of proceeds raised directly support students through scholarships and enhanced programming.

Career and Technical Foundation Board Members

Janice Agee, Retired Business Liaison
Joy Barlow, Colony House Motor Lodge
Jack Daniels, Fortna
Amanda Decker, Virginia Western Community College, School of Career and Corporate Training
Jay Foster, The Praxis Way
Dan Hughes, Retired (Graham-White Manufacturing)
Jim Hungate, Munters Corporation
Cameron Johnson, Magic City Ford Lincoln
Dana Johnson, Carilion Clinic
Peter Hall, Integer
Morgan Romeo, Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board
Brian Wells, Hotel Roanoke – General Manager
Amy Lowman, Roanoke Regional Home Builder Association
Mark Church, Retired - Superintendent
Chandra Jones, Assistant Project Manager – Robins Mortons

Ex-Officio Members

Kathy Duncan, Roanoke City Public Schools, CTE Director
Amy Fiddler, Interim Roanoke City Public Schools, School and Career Counselor, ROTEC
Julia Moran, Roanoke City Public Schools, School and Career Counselor, DAYTEC
Jesse Truax, Roanoke City Public Schools, Work-based Learning Coordinator, ROTEC
Daniel Hughes, Roanoke City Public Schools, Business Liaison, ROTEC

Superintendent's Business Advisory Council

Superintendent Verletta White created the Superintendent's Business Advisory Council in 2022 to hear directly from local business and industry leaders about the labor market's needs. This additional avenue for feedback and input ensures RCPS continues to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow. Thanks to the council's feedback, RCPS has brought together leaders from the hospitality and manufacturing industries to discuss their needs and help leaders learn how their companies can become involved with Work-Based Learning programs, such as apprenticeships and internships.

Superintendent's Business Advisory Council

Janice Agee, Retired Business Liaison
Joy Barlow, Colony House Motor Lodge
Jack Daniels, Fortna
Amanda Decker, Virginia Western Community College, School of Career and Corporate Training
Jay Foster, The Praxis Way
Dan Hughes, Retired (Graham-White Manufacturing)
Jim Hungate, Munters Corporation
Cameron Johnson, Magic City Ford Lincoln
Dana Johnson, Carilion Clinic
Peter Hall, Integer
Morgan Romeo, Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board
Brian Wells, Hotel Roanoke – General Manager
Amy Lowman, Roanoke Regional Home Builder Association
Mark Church, Retired - Superintendent
Chandra Jones, Assistant Project Manager – Robins Mortons

Ex-Officio Members

Kathy Duncan, Roanoke City Public Schools, CTE Director
Amy Fiddler, Interim Roanoke City Public Schools, School and Career Counselor, ROTEC
Julia Moran, Roanoke City Public Schools, School and Career Counselor, DAYTEC
Jesse Truax, Roanoke City Public Schools, Work-based Learning Coordinator, ROTEC
Daniel Hughes, Roanoke City Public Schools, Business Liaison, ROTEC

Superintendent Advisory Council - Staff

Dr. Verletta White, RCPS
Archie Freeman III, RCPS
Dr. Cynthia Williams, RCPS
Chris Perkins, RCPS
Kathleen Jackson, RCPS
Dr. Hayley Poland, RCPS
Dr. Alan Seibert, RCPS
Corey Allder, RCPS
Claire Mitzel, RCPS
Josh Johnson, RCPS