dcurtis@ewsd.org or (802) 857-7966

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet each student and staff member as they come into Student Services.
• Answer questions for students and staff
• Take and make all of the student and staff pictures for the ID's.
• Give the Accuplacer testing for students applying to college and dual enrollment classes.
• Plan and run Community Appreciation Days for the senior citizens in the area.
• I came to CTE in 2001 having retired early from Green Mountain Power Corp. I enjoy interacting with all the students and staff. Being a part of Student Services is learning something new everyday. We are a team and help our students from homework, registering and enrolling in Dual Enrollment courses, social emotional issues and so much more!

spaterson@ewsd.org or (802)-857-7266

• Special Populations Coordinator for:
• Childhood Education and Human Services
• Computer Systems Technology
• Design and Creative Media
• Engineering and Architectural Design
• Pre-Tech 5
• Professional Foods

I joined CTE in 2020 as a Special Populations Coordinator. Over the years, I’ve worked as a special educator in grades K-12. I love seeing first hand how significantly the right educational fit can positively impact the lives of students and The Center for Technology, Essex is a perfect example of doing just that

kmcdonald@ewsd.org or (802) 857-7264

Special Populations Coordinator for:

• Pre-Technical Education 1 - Building Arts and Small Engines
• Pre-Technical Education 2 - Information Technology, Engineering, Design and the Arts
• Pre-Technical Education 3 - Health & Human Services
• Pre-Technical Education 4 - Natural Resources
• Residential Building 1 & 2
• Natural Resources - Forestry & Horticulture
• Natural Resources - Mechanical

Kate joined the Essex school community as a special educator at Essex High School in 2000.  She came to Center for Technology in 2013 after witnessing her own students experience unparalleled success at CTE.  Kate enjoys participating on student teams and witnessing their growth as they thrive in applied technical learning experiences.

ecurtis@ewsd.org or (802) 857-7247

Special Populations Coordinator for:

• Automotive Technology
• Computer Animation & Web Design
• Cosmetology
• Dental Assisting
• Health Informatics

I have been a Special Educator since the Spring of 2018. Previously, I worked at Mount Abraham Union Middle and High School. I received my undergraduate degree from Castleton State College in 2014, with a concentration in exercise science. In 2018, I received my Master’s in Special Education from the University of Vermont, and I am currently working on my Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from St. Michael’s College. I was drawn to Special Education for a multitude of reasons. I value diversity in education, and believe that every student deserves a high-quality education.  One that builds on their strengths, while offering support to help them reach their full potential. I am a proud dad to a bright, energetic, and loving daughter, with a second daughter on the way. I also coach varsity football at Essex High School. In my free time I enjoy fishing, hunting, and spending time with my wife and daughter.

cordner@ewsd.org or (802) 857-7236

I am a native Vermonter, alumni of Essex High School, and live in South Burlington with my two children- Amelia and Madelynn. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Spending time with students one-on-one or in small groups when support is needed for organization and completing current and past work due.
• When I am working with a student on a consistent basis- I start my week by looking over their grades, what is going to be due, and what should have already been completed and is now affecting their grade in a negative way. I reach out to Instructors, Parents, and Students to create doable work completion plans.
• I spend time within the program classrooms offering extra support for our Instructors and Students.

English Language Learners (ELL Support):

CTE is a part of  EWSD English Language Learner (ELL) Program and the following services are provided:

ELL Classes;

• After school homework help;
• One-on-one and  small-group instruction;
• Instruction and assignment differentiation;
• Test-taking accommodations;
• Translation Services.

CTE ELL Teachers

Marina Brzostoski     |     mbrzostoski@ewsd.org

Cynthia Yopp     |     cyopp@ewsd.org