Staff

Subject taught at OVCTC: AOT
Birthday: January 29,
Town of Residence: Winchester
Originally From: Winchester
High School Attended: North Adams
Family: Husband- Randy, Son- Alex, Son-Clayton
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “Yes, ever since I can remember!”
What made you decide? : “I always wanted to be a teacher because wanted
to be home when my own children were at home.”
Previous Jobs: Grocery Store Clerk, Teacher at Winchester Elm.
& North Adams High School.
Colleges Attended: Ohio State University, University of Dayton
Best/Worse thing about college: Best; “Being on my own."
Worse; “Being on my own.”
Hobbies: Gardening, Crochet, Sewing, Woodworking, Birding
Favorite Color: Forest Green
Favorite actor/actress: Kevin Costner / Meryl Streep
Favorite type of music: Country, Oldies, Light Jazz & Big Band
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I’m full of useless/interesting information.
Wait a minute, everyone knows that!
Personal Statement: “A Smile, Please, Thank You, and a Handshake will get you further in life than anything else.
None of these cost anything, but they can cost you everything!”
Advice for students: “There are Jobs and there are Careers. Jobs are where you go to work and get your paycheck
Careers are where you would do the work even if you didn’t get paid. Strive for a Career; it makes life much more interesting!”
Any other information: I’ve been teaching for twenty plus years, and have enjoyed all of my students, and for the most
part I have enjoyed all the years teaching.

Subject taught at OVCTC: Masonry I (9 yrs) 40 yrs total exp.
Birthday: July 13, 1951
Town of Residence: Mason County, Kentucky
Originally From: Dover, Kentucky
High School Attended: Mason County
Family: Wife, two sons, three grandsons
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “No way! I hated school,
but I love this job.”
What made you decide? : “Job opportunity and pay.”
Previous Jobs: DeAtLey and Sons Masonry, Home Warehouse manager
College Attended: Rio Grande University
Best/Worse thing about college: Worse- “ Homework.”
Hobbies: Fishing, guitar, bluegrass music
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite actor/actress: Actor-George Clooney, Actress-Madeleine Stowe
Favorite Song: “ God on the Mountain”
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “ I write and sing my own gospel music.”
Personal Statement: “ A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
Advice to Students: Lifes short- Treat each day like a new adventure, enjoy it all. "Pray for everything, be happy with nothing."

Subject taught at OVCTC: Farm Management
Birthday: 6-21-49
Town of Residence: West Union
Originally From: Blue Creek
High school Attend: Jefferson high school- blue creek
Family: Wife carol, Son Ryan, Daughter Rachel granddaughter Lexi
Did you always want to be a teacher: Since Senior in High school
What made you decide: History teacher I had Mr. Sam Fillmore
Pervious Jobs: Army National Guard 25 years – Farm 25 years
College Attended: U.C., O.S.U., Morehead
Best/worse thing about college: Soil science at O.S.U. worse
teacher on earth
Hobbies: Fishing, photography, traveling
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Music: southern Gospel
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I ran mini marathon when in the National Guard, 4 mile in 24 minutes stage 35-40
Personal Statement: I love teaching VO Ag here at the OVCTC
Advice for students: Be the best you can be- make wise choices- Dream big

Subject taught at OVCTC: Agricultural/Industrial Mechanics
Birthday: November 15, 1963
Town of Residence: Sinking Spring
Originally From: Sinking Spring
High School Attended: Peebles High School
Family: Wife- Ann, Daughters- Paula, Ashley, Sara, Hannah, grandaughters- Anna and Jackie
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “No.”
What made you decide? : “ When I toured the Vocational School at interview.”
Previous Jobs: Scott Well Drilling, General Electric, Cincinnati Milacron, U.S. Navy
Colleges Attended: San Diego State Community College, Shawnee State University,
Rio Grande University
Best/ Worse thing about college: “ Studying.”
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, basketball
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite actor/actress: Actor- Tom Hanks, Actress- Ashley Judd
Advice for students: “ Go to college. Everything you can do without a degree you can do with a degree but not vice versa.”
Any other information:teaching since 2001

Subject taught at OVCTC: Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management
Birthday: September 18, ?
Town of Residence: Cherry Fork
Originally From: West Union
High School Attended: West Union
Family: Husband- Jeff, Sons- Adam and Daniel, Parents- Milford and
Louise Fields
Did you always want to be a teacher?: "No! I was a registered dietician."
What made you decide? : “ I didn’t like telling people what they couldn’t eat.
I love children.”
Previous Jobs: Morehead State University assistant to professor,
Adams County hospital, Pizza Hut Corporation
Colleges Attended: Morehead State University- Bachelor Degree in Food Service Dietetics, Wright State University- Minor in Marketing, Southern State Community College-teaching certificate
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- “ I met my husband.” Worse- “ Psychology”
Hobbies: Hiking/Camping, Mom jobs, cub scouts, 4-leader, Junior Fair Board, Boy Scouts, Church, cooking, being outdoors
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Actor/Actress: Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks
Favorite type of music: Country and Gospel
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “I love being outdoors and gardening. I have a sense of humor.”
Personal Statement: “ I love my job and get very close to my students. The most wonderful students are at OVCTC.”
Advice for students: “Stay in school. Work toward your career.”
Any other information: "I Have taught at OVCTC for fourteen years, I have been involved in Boy Scout, 4-H Jr. Fair Advisor."

Subject taught at OVCTC: HCT II
Birthday: November 15, 1970
Town of Residence: West Union
Originally From: Warren County
High School Attended: North Adams
Family: Daughter- Morgan 12, Son- Levi 7
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “No, I wanted to be a registered nurse.”
What made you decide?: Wanted to help others learn about the medical field
“Wanted to be able to spend summers with my children.”
Previous Jobs: RN at Adams County Hospital, RN staff development coordinator at
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Colleges Attended: Southern State Community College and Wright State University
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- “ Meeting new people.” Worse- “ Twenty to forty
case studies (term papers).”
Hobbies: Reading and spending time with my children.”
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Tom Cruise, Actress- Sandra Bullock
Favorite type of music: all soft rock songs
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “ I love to ride four-wheelers and go mudding on the weekends.”
Personal Statement: “ Remember you can do what you can dream.” (Walt Disney)
Advice for Students: “ Follow your dreams and never say I can’t.”
Any other information: Been teaching for 11 years. Completed a masters of Science in Nursing from WSU with a license as a School Nurse and now an Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse

Subject taught at OVCTC: (AssistantDirector)
Birthday: May 28, 1976
Town of Residence: Mayslick, Kentucky
Originally From: Peebles
Family: Husband: Ricky Lamb; Daughters- Jadeison (9), Amariah (14), and Rhylee-Jo (1 1/2)
Did you always want to be a teacher? : "Yes, I have wanted to be a teacher since
I was approximately seven years of age. I anticipate eventually teaching at the
college level; that is my goal."
What made you decide? : “ I’m not sure; it’s just something I’ve always wished to do.”
Hobbies: Just about any outdoor activity, shopping, and spending time with my family.
Previous Jobs: I have been a teacher at OVCTC for 11 years; prior to that, I worked as a computer clerk and librarian.
Colleges Attended: I am a graduate of Shawnee State University and University of Cincinnati. I also attended Southern State Community College and Ohio University.
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- Meeting new people and gaining new and educational experiences. Worst- Trying to balance college courses, work and maintaining family responsibilities.
Favorite Color: Pink and Black
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Tom Hanks; Actress- Sandra Bullock
Favorite Song: “ The Dance” Garth Brooks and “Amazing Grace”
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “I’m not the “preppy” person most think I am; I’m much more “down-to-earth”. My favorite activities are four-wheeling and “Jeeping”. One wish I would love to fulfill, but probably won’t, is to be a professional dirt-bike rider/racer. (A little unrealistic, I know, but I would truly love to try it!)
Personal Statement: “ I firmly believe that attitude is everything. One does not have to be the most intelligent, just the most determined.”

Name: Steve White

Subject at the OVCTC: Counselor
Birthday: 5-15-69
Years at OVCTC: 1
Town Of Residence: Manchester
Originally from: Manchester
High School Attend: West Union
Family: Wife Jennifer kids Denton and Darrington
Did you always want to be a teacher: Yes
What made you deicide: Past teacher Influence
Colleges Attended: Ohio State, Shawnee state, University of Dayton
Best/Worst thing about college: Best Thing- Friends Worst Thing- Research papers
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite music: Country
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: Raise and show cattle
Personal Statement: Dream Big and make it happen
Advice for Students: Dream Big and make it happen

Name: Joe Palmer

Subject taught at OVCTC: Automotive Technology 2
Birthday: 02-24-54
Town of Residence: West Union
Originally From: West Union
High school Attend: WUHS
Family: Wife Shirley, Daughter Jade and Granddaughter Aubree Ann
Did you always want to be a teacher: No
What made you decide: I was looking for a career changes thought teaching auto, Since I have spent my whole entire life in Automotive Dealerships would be great
Pervious Jobs: Barry’s Chev olds
College Attended: Wright state, General motors, Business College
Best/worse thing about College: Sometimes can go over your head if you let it
Hobbies: Harley Davidson motorcycles- Riding and Working on
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite music: 60’s and 70’s
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I love to cook Spicy
Personal Statement: Smile, Give respect + you will get it usually
Advice for Students: Be positive – show me your friends I will show you your future
Any other Information: I enjoy each and every day of life I really enjoy the thrill of watching students grow and learn especially if I got to help them

Subject taught at OVCTC: Director, 9 years; Applied Math, 9 years
Birthday: February 13, 1969
Town of Residence: Manchester
Originally From: Manchester
High School Attended: Manchester
Family: Wife- Desire, Daughter- Kenzie and Kileigh
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “Teacher or farmer.”
What made you decide? : “Role model of the high school math teacher, Mr. Applegate.”
Previous Jobs: Farming
Colleges Attended: Shawnee State University, Ohio University, University of Dayton
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- “ Friends and good time”, Worse- “ Matrix Theory 410.”
Hobbies: racing, basketball, boating
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Tom Hanks, Actress- Meg Ryan
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “ I still take college classes.”
Personal Statement: “ If it is worth doing, it is worth trying your best.”
Advice to Students: “ Work to be your best.”

Name: Linda Fisher

Subject taught at OVCTC: Cosmetology II
Birthday: June 6, 1947
Town of Residence: West Union
Originally From: Peebles
High School Attended: Peebles High School
Family: Husband Joe, Four daughters, two sons, two step-sons, one step-daughter eight grandchildren and nine step grandchildren.
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “ No. I was a beautician for thirteen years then decide to become a teacher.”
What made you decide? : “ The Vocational School was built and I thought it would be a better job opportunity.”
Previous Jobs: “ I was a owner of Linda’s Beauty Salon and New Image Beauty Salon in Peebles.”
Colleges Attended: University of Cincinnati, Moler Beauty School, Portsmouth Beauty College
Best/Worse thing about college: “ Driving back and forth to school everyday to UC and living in Cincinnati and going to beauty school.”
Hobbies: crafts, sewing, playing games on the computer
Favorite Color: Burgundy, Green
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Richard Gere, Actress- Julia Roberts
Favorite Song: “ Only time”, any other Enya songs
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “ I’ve been a foster parent
for ten years.”
Personal Statement: “ Today is the best day of your life. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn’t here yet, so isn’t today the best day of your life.”
Advice for students: “ Study hard and you will reach your goal.”
Any other information: "This is my 32th year of teaching, I have been working in a beauty salon for 44 years."

Subject taught at OVCTC: GRADS
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Peebles
High School Attended: Peebles High School
Family: Husband- Richard, Daughter- Deborah, Daughter- Kara
Colleges Attended: Ohio University, Ohio State University, Wilmington College, Xavier University

Subject taught at OVCTC: Language Arts
Birthday: November 29, ?
Town of Residence: West Union
Originally From: Canton
High School Attended: Lincoln High School
Family: Three children, Seven grandchildren
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “ No, I wanted to be a nurse.”
What made you decide? : “ I enjoyed my English classes my first year of college.”
Previous Jobs: Playground supervisor, receptionist for dentist office, Home Economics teacher
Colleges Attended: Otterbein College, Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Dayton
Best/Worse thing about college: “ New job opportunities, good friends I made.”
Hobbies: basket weaving, sewing, reading, spoiling my grandchildren, Cooking, and Baking
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite actor/actress: Actor- Sean Connery (That voice!!!)
Favorite Song: “ Bridge over Troubled Waters”

Subject taught at OVCTC: Math
Birthday: April 13, 1947
Town of Residence: Manchester
Originally From: Manchester
High School Attended: Manchester
Family: Six sisters (five living), one brother, wife, three children
Did you always want to be a teacher? : “ Yes.”
What made you decide? : “ High school teachers.”
Previous Jobs: Assistant manager, night manager, front end manager at a grocery store
College Attended: Morehead State University
Best/Worse thing about college: Worse- “ Getting signed up for freshman classes.” Best- “ Graduating.”
Hobbies: Canning, gardening, coin collecting, camping
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Song: “House of the Rising Sun”
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: “ I enjoy doing carpenter work.”
Personal Statement: “ Good Morning.”
Advice for students: “ Read and follow directions.”
Any other information: Started teaching in 1970

Name: Gary L. Basford

Subject taught at OVCTC: Carpentry/ Construction
Birthday: July 29, 1946
Town of Residence: Seaman
Originally From: Seaman
High School Attended: Seaman High School
Family: Wife of thirty-two years Candee, Son- Joshua (28), Daughters- Katie (24) and Megan (20)
Did you always want to be a teacher? : " Heck no!"
What made you decide? : " Candee and eighteen percent interest rates."
Previous Jobs: Farmer, factory worker, and residential housing contractor
Colleges Attended: Southern State Community College, University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, Morehead State University, Rio Grande College, Wright State University
Best/Worse thing about College: Best- " Interesting subjects and good professors." Worse- " Just the opposite, poor professor and dull subjects."
Hobbies: Building things out of wood, metal, etc., sports of all sorts, and farming
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Harrison Ford
Favorite Song: " Pretty Woman"
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: " I will never tell."
Personal Statement: " Don’t rely on luck for your destiny, you got to make it happen."
Advice for Students: " Work very hard at mastering something you like doing and hope to get paid for doing it."

Subject taught at OVCTC: Information System Technology II
Birthday: September 24, 1953
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Columbus
High School Attended: Bishop Hartley
Family: Wife- Sharon, Two Sons- Matthew, Brandon
Did you always want to be a teacher? : " No."
What made you decide? : " Long distance relationships don’t work."
Previous Jobs: Structural steel engineer
Colleges Attended: Franklin University, Ohio State University, Shawnee State University, University of Cincinnati, Southern State Community College
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- "Friends." Worse- "Classes."
Hobbies: Camping, fishing, canoeing, gardening
Favorite Color: Burgundy
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Harrison Ford
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: " I am not as easy going as most people think I am. I am not as innocent as people think I am when it comes to pranks!!!"
Personal Statement: "Never let anyone talk you out of trying to achieve what you want to achieve."
Advice for Students: "Don’t waste your time in school. Use the time that you have to your advantage and ask questions."
Any other information: Been teaching for twenty-seven years, Assistant Scout Master, Church going

Subject Taught at OVCTC: Machine shop seniors
Birthday: 12-19-45
Town Of Residence: Manchester Ohio
Originally From: Manchester Ohio
High School attend: Manchester High School
Family: Wife 42 years Two sons and wife’s and 3 grand daughters
Did you always want to be a teacher: No
What made you decide: When they built a Vocational school in Adams county.This is my 29^th year to teach at the Ohio valley career and Technical center.
Pervious Jobs: 13 years Cincinnati M. Lacronalso Farmed
Colleges Attended: University of Cincinnati & Ohio state, and southern state.
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- It helped me get a good job Worst-Traveling to School trying to work and go to school
Hobbies: camping, hunting, fishing, and taking my granddaughter place, vacations-
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Music: Rock
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I try to attend church every Sunday and try to help others at all times
Personal Statement: I love life my job and my family and friends and children
Advice Statement: Work hard and become more organized
Any other Information: Always Be Truthful and honest at all times. Try to keep word always.

Subject taught at OVCTC: Health Careers and Technology I
Birthday: February 2, 1957
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Peebles
High School Attended: Peebles High School
Family: Husband for thirty-three years, two sons
Did you always want to be a teacher? : " I always wanted to be a nurse. Now I am nurse who is a teacher."
What made you decide? : " I needed a change. I like working with young adults."
Previous Jobs: Adams County Hospital- ten years, SOHSN- eight years
Colleges Attended: Shawnee State University, Wright State University, Southern State Community College
Best/Worse thing about college: " Driving"
Hobbies: Exercise and weightlifting
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Song: " When we all get to Heaven"
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: " I work full time teaching and work two part-time jobs."
Advice for Students: " Make the most of being at home with family and being in school."

Name: Vohn Hoop

Subject taught at OVCTC: Masonry II
Birthday: January 15, 1963
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Peebles
High School Attended: Ohio Valley Vocational School
Family: Wife- Kathy, Two Daughters- Hillary and Emily
Did you always want to be a teacher? : " No."
What made you decide? : " I enjoy working with young people."
Previous Jobs: Construction
Colleges Attended: Southern State Community College, Wright State University
Best/Worse thing about college: Best- " Meeting new people." Worse- " Paying tuition and finals."
Hobbies: Golf, sports
Favorite Color: Blue (UK blue)
Favorite Actor/Actress: Actor- Clint Eastwood
Favorite Song: " Only God knows Why" by Kid Rock
Something interesting that most people don’t know: " I have a patent on a product on football helmets. A safer version."
Personal Statement: " Never argue with a fool. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience."
Advice for Students: " Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future."
Any other information: "I have been teaching for eight years.

Subject taught at OVCTC: Interactive Electronic Media Arts and Music at West Union
Birthday: August 3, 1971
Town of Residence: Manchester
Originally From: Cincinnati (Colerain)
High School Attended: Colerain High School
Family: Mom, Dad, Sister
Did you always want to be a teacher? : "Yes."
What made you decide? : "I like working with people."
Previous Jobs: Instructor for the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle corps
College Attended: University of Cincinnati - College of Conservatory Music and REC Workshop
Best/Worse thing about College: Best- "Ensemble’s" Worse- "8 a.m. classes."
Hobbies: Movies and gaming
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Song: "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber
Something interesting about you that most people don’t know: "I marched five years of Junior Drum and Bugle Corps placing as high as eighth in the World Championships."
Personal Statement: "There is no reality, only perception."
Advice for Students: "You will never be this un-busy, enjoy it."
Any other information: "This is my fifteenth year teaching. I also teach at Mason County High School and Shawnee State University."

Subject Taught at OVCTC: Principles of Technology Chemistry
Birthday: 7/28
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Seaman
High School Attend: West Union High School
Family: 2 children, Josie and Franklin
Did you always want to be a teacher: No
What made you decide: Because teachers always have a job.
Pervious Jobs: Soil conservation technician, watershed Coordinator
College Attended: Shawnee Sate University, Wright State University, and Miami University
Best/worse thing about college: Best- The vast opportunities to learn, The worst is not having any money + free time
Hobbies: hiking, gardening, anything outside
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite music: Classic Rock, Metal
Personal Statement: Treat everyone w/respect and compassion
Advice for Students: Find you passion in life and make that your vocation

Subject Taught: U. S. Government

Birthday: 9/1949

High School Attended: Middletown High School

Previous Jobs: corporate trainer, radio news reporter, employment coach

Colleges Attended: Smith College, Miami University, University of Cincinnati, Wright State

Best Thing About College: personal freedom

Worst Thing About College: expense

Hobbies: reading, singing in church choir, playing cards/games with friends

Personal Statement: I believe that each person should respect her/himself & others . . . and should strive to contribute something of value during her/his lifetime.

Subject Taught at OVCTC: Secretary
Birthday: 9/27/75
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Ky
High School Attend: Jackson Co. High School
Pervious Jobs: Anything you can imagine.
College Attended: Berea
Best/worse thing about college: Parties/Cost
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Song: No Surprise (Daughtry)
Favorite Music: All different Kinds
Favorite actor/actress: Matthew McConahay, Reese Whitherspoon
Something interesting about you that most people don't know: I have been married to my highschool sweetheart for 16 1/2years, and I am a true rocker at heart.
Personal Statement: Fabulousity!!!!!
Advice for Students: Learn all you can but Have Fun

Subject Taught at OVCTC: O.W.E., Social Studies
Birthday: 12/31/73
Years Of Experience: 9
Town of Residence: Manchester
Originally From: Manchester
High School Attend: Manchester
Did you always want to be a teacher?: No
What made you decide?: Coaching.
Pervious Jobs: Peebles High School- Coach, Athletic Director.
College Attended: University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Shawnee State, The Ohio State University.
Best/worse thing about college: Friends/Morning Classes
Hobbies: Golf
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Song: Too many to name.
Favorite actor/actress: Will Smith, Jackie Gleason. Meg Ryan, Kate Beckinsale
Something interesting about you that most people don't know: That there's nothing interesting about me. that people don't already know
Personal Statement: "The greatest danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and miss it, its that we aim too low and reach it" - Michael Angelo
Advice for Students: Prepare and set goals for yourself. Plan for the future.

Subject Taught at OVCTC: Intervention Assistance
Birthday: 8/19
Years Of Experience: 19
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: West Union
High School Attend: West Union
Did you always want to be a teacher?: Wasn't sure
What made you decide?: My oldest sister was a teacher.
Pervious Jobs: Hillsboro, Ripley, North Adams.
College Attended: Rio Grande College, Ohio University.
Best/worse thing about college: Being Independent and being independent.
Hobbies: Basketball, Softball and Family.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Song: Several
Favorite actor/actress: Kevin Cosner, Dennis Quade
Personal Statement: You get out of life what you put into life.
Advice for Students: You cant replace knowledge and education.

Subject Taught at OVCTC: Jr. Cosmetology
Birthday: August 2
Years Of Experience: 10 Years of salon experience.
Town of Residence: Peebles
Originally From: Peebles
High School Attended: Peebles High school fresh./soph. OVCTC Jr./Sr.
Did you always want to be a teacher?: Yes, I do love to learn and share with others.
Pervious Jobs: Manager, Identity Salons, Secretary to president, Common Wealth Petroleum
College Attended: University of Cincinnati, Shawnee State, The Ohio State University, and University of Rio Grande
Best/worse thing about college: Good Friends and New Opportunities
Hobbies: Art, family and friends.
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Song: My Wish (Rascal Flats)
Favorite actor/actress: Richard Gere.
Something interesting about you that most people don't know: I'm married, with three kids and two grandchildren.
Personal Statement: Go For It!
Advice for Students: Learn something new everyday and set your goals high.

Position at OVCTC: Adminssion Assistant, DASL
Birthday: 12/1/70
Town of Residence: West Union
Originally From: Winchester, Ohio
High School Attend: North Adams
Family: Husband- Tom Son- Tyler
College Attended: Grad Southern State Comm. College- A.S. Business Management: Computer Programming
Hobbies: Gardening, spending time with my family, being outside, reading.
Favorite Color:Pink.
Favorite Music: Soft Rock.

Subject Taught at OVCTC: English 11 and 12
Birthday: December 4
Years Of Experience: 31
Town of Residence: Cherry Fork
Originally From: Winchester
High School Attend: North Adams
Did you always want to be a teacher?: No
What made you decide?: I wanted to go to college and options were more limited for women then.
Pervious Jobs: I've always been a teacher
College Attended: Ohio University, College of Mount St. Joseph.
Best/worse thing about college: The books/the food
Hobbies: Reading and Shopping.
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Song: New York, New York.
Something interesting about you that most people don't know: I have way too many purses and pairs of shoes!
Personal Statement: I truly believe that educations is the answer to most any question
Advice for Students: Never Stop Learning!

Subject Taught at OVCTC: Auto Jr.
Birthday: October 17,1974
Years Of Experience: 18 years
Town of Residence: Maysville
Originally From: Maysville
High School Attend: Mason County High School
Did you always want to be a teacher?: No, a shop foreman
What made you decide?: Job opening and its kind of the same job to teach and manage a shop.
Pervious Jobs: Cheap's Chevrolet, Blue Bank Diesel, Valley View Service, Auto Zone.
College Attended: Nashville Auto Diesel College, Rio Grande Community College.
Best/worse thing about college: I like working on auto mobiles, I didn't like the drive to college.
Hobbies: ATV racing, and Drag racing.
Favorite Color: Blue
Something interesting about you that most people don't know: Graduated college a honor Student.

Subject taught at OVCTC.: Farm Business Management
Years of Experience: 6 years at CTC 14 years at Peebles High School
Birthday: 7/3/65
Town of Residence: Seaman
Originally From: Seaman
High School Attended: North Adams and OVCTC
Did you always want to be a teacher?: Decided after graduating from High School.
What made you decide? Love working with young people and agriculture.
Previous Jobs:Peebles High School Agriculture Science Teacher (14 years)
Colleges attended: Southern State Community College, Bachelors Degree at OSU, Masters Morehead State University
Best/Worse thing about college: Working Part time at swine research center at OSU
Hobbies: Farming
Favorite color: Red
Favorite actor/actress: Julia Roberts/ Harison Ford
Something interesting that most people don’t know: I enjoy cave exploring.
Personal Statement: Pride in the past, Faith in the future.
Advice for students: Always do your best even when you think no one will notice.

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Subject taught at OVCTC.: Intervention Specialist
Years of Experience: 26 years
Birthday: March 31
Town of Residence: Seaman
Originally From: West Union
High School Attended: West Union High
Did you always want to be a teacher?:No
What made you decide? I enjoyed teaching children in Sunday School classes at church and I needed employment.So I decided to go to college so I could get paid for teaching them. At the time I had four sons to raise and it was quite the challenge working part time and attending college.
Previous Jobs: I was a secretary for the West Union Shoe Factory in West Union and was a Bell Telephone scribe for their codes in Cincinnati.
Colleges attended: Ohio University, University of Dayton, Southern State, and Shawnee State University
Best/Worse thing about college: The enormous amount of work and remembering everything for tests.
Hobbies: Reading,shopping, and genealogy (Family History Research)
Favorite color: Black
Family: Husband- Owen (Retired chemical engineer), Children- Brian Mitchell (Social Worker, Eagle Creek Nursing Home), Craig Mitchell (Nurse at Adams County Regional Medical Center), Kevin Mitchell (Doctor of Chiropractic at Nashville, Tennesse), Ammon Mitchell (Probation officer at Adams County Courthouse), and Veronica Blake (Home Health Care Taker)
Something interesting that most people don’t know: I married my first husband three times and divorced him three times.
Personal Statement: "My choices determine my destiny"
Advice for students: "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration" -Thomas Edison

Name: Melanie Ohnewher

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