For the first time, I'm typing this note from the Director's Desk from my office in the new Table Rock Career Center. It's so great to finally be into our new facility and having all of our programs of study getting acclimated into their new classrooms and labs. As you can imagine, there are lots of things to complete before the building is ready for guests. We have scheduled an opportunity for everyone to come see the building via an Open House after the official ribbon cutting from 11:30 to 12:30 on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. We'll have an additional Open House in March, so be watching for that date as well. We are so proud of our new facility and all the work our students and staff have put into making this a reality. Have a wonderful Holiday Season from all of us here at TRCC.
Table Rock Career Center
From the Director's Desk
Congratulations to our Computer Technology instructor, Jock Thompson, for being named the November Teacher of the Month. Mr. Thompson has been a master of juggling many tasks at the same time during the transition of moving into the new Table Rock Career Center. Mr. Thompson's classroom activities require his students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills. With the move into the new career center the classroom has expanded to the entire building and in addition to working with his students, he has been helping the staff with the new technology used in their classrooms and labs.
Congratulations to our assistant teacher, Dusty Borgman, for being named our November Employee of the Month. Mr. Borgman has been a vital part of the Collision Repair program's move into the new Table Rock Career Center. His many years of experience in the collision repair industry has been instrumental in the program’s seamless transition into the new tech center. He appreciates the opportunity to pass on his passion for the collision repair industry to the next generation of technicians who will soon be entering this high-demand industry.
Spotlight on Computer Technology
The students in the Computer Technology program have been hard at work during this school year. In addition to working on TestOut PC Pro, IT Pro and Network Security certifications they have been playing a very important part in installing new technology for students and staff in our new career center. Beginning last school year, the computer technology program began being the main technical support help desk for student chromebooks in all of the buildings in the Reeds Spring School District. Since the beginning of the school year, Mr. Thompson’s student technicians have repaired hundreds of student devices.
Since 2002, Jock Thompson has been an instructional cornerstone at TRCC. Many of his students thank him for lighting a spark that grew into careers in technology. He always encourages students to find their passion and when they use this passion to pursue a career in the IT industry it brings him so much professional satisfaction.
Congratulations to the following Computer Technology II students from Reeds Spring High School for recently earning their TestOut IT Pro Certifications (from left to right): Hunter Ball, Diego Moreno, Lex Haden, Tristan Eby, and Peyton Hulbert.
Focus on RS Works Interns
Havik is a senior at Reeds Spring High School and is currently working on her apprenticeship through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration at Tattoo Therapy in Branson. She’s already dedicated over 300 hours to pursuing her dream, with many more ahead. When asked what drew her to tattooing, Havik shared, "My family always encouraged me towards tattooing, knowing how passionate I am about art. They've been incredibly supportive throughout my journey, helping me get to where I am today—starting an amazing career in something I love."
Table Rock Career Center would like to salute two students from our Culinary Arts Program for being named the November Professionals of the Month. Congratulations to the following students:
Crane High School senior Leah Boulton is the first student to arrive in the morning and always helps Mrs. Noriega prepare for the day with a positive attitude. She appreciates the opportunity TRCC has provided her in meeting and collaborating with new people in the culinary program. She is looking forward to pursuing a career in either baking or interior design after graduation.
Reeds Spring High School senior Lillyan Thomas appreciates how the skills she is learning will be used for the rest of her life. She is grateful how TRCC has provided her with an opportunity to learn in an environment where she feels like she belongs. She is always willing to help with the program’s outside catering events and is a SkillsUSA officer. She is excited about studying Art Education at Missouri State University next fall.
Thanks to Tracy Carver-American Family Insurance Agency for her continued support of our TRCC Professionals of the Month!
TRCC Student Advisors
The student advisors at Table Rock Career Center represent every program of study. This dedicated group of students plays a vital role in planning and coordinating special events at TRCC. One of their biggest responsibilities is facilitating the tours of sophomores from our 11 sending schools during the spring semester.
TRCC morning student advisors top row (left to right)
Ryder Jackson (Collision Repair/Branson HS), Shawnpaul Lautenschlager (Marine Technology/Forsyth HS), Vinnie Estes (Computer Technology/Forsyth HS), Matthew Cox (Automotive Technology II/Branson HS), Alyssa Powers (Graphic Design/Forsyth HS), Keenon Loman (Culinary Arts/Hollister HS), and Rhianna Stewart (Collision Repair/Branson HS)
TRCC morning student advisors bottom row (left to right)
Ashton Little (Construction/Blue Eye HS), Elijah Helms (Automotive Technology I/Branson HS), Joey Thompson (Welding/Crane HS), Gavin Pannel (Engineering/Branson HS), Sophie Osmond (EMT/Branson HS), Savannah Callaway (Healthcare Careers/Hollister HS), and Hailee Blair (Early Education Careers/Branson HS)
TRCC afternoon student advisors top row (left to right)
Libby Louviere (Early Education Careers/Spokane HS), Stacie Wooton (Graphic Design/Spokane HS), Skylea Sherer (Healthcare Careers/Reeds Spring HS), Keili Devors (EMT/Reeds Spring HS), Alana Stephens (Automotive Technology II/Reeds Spring HS), Lindsey Keithley (Welding/Reeds Spring HS), and Kaitlin Neumeier (Culinary Arts/Reeds Spring HS)
TRCC afternoon student advisors bottom row (left to right)
Kasen Blaue (Marine Technology/Spokane HS), Draven Davis (Collision Repair/Reeds Spring HS), Aidan Broomfield (Automotive Technology I/Reeds Spring HS), Zakkary Atkinson (Construction/Reeds Spring HS), Nicholas Morris (Engineering/Reeds Spring HS), Jasper Atchison (Engineering/Reeds Spring HS), and Hunter Ball (Computer Technology/Reeds Spring HS)
TRCC Alumni Spotlight:
Tyler Morgan
With great excitement we are featuring 2016 Reeds Spring High graduate, Tyler Morgan as our December alumni spotlight. Tyler is a chassis mechanic and a member of the Muc-Off/FXR/Club MX Yamaha Motocross Team that competes in the Pro Motocross Championship racing series. The race team consists of five riders and a support staff of 10 individuals racing in major stadiums all over the world. The team races Yamaha YZ450F Racing Edition & YZ250F Racing Edition motorcycles and is owned by Brandon Hass.
Tyler appreciates the opportunity he had when he attended Gibson Technical Center to be empowered and challenged in the Auto Technology program. This was the spark he needed to to find a career path that provided purpose to his life. This hands-on experience paved the way to where he is today working on a major motocross team. He encourages all students who are interested in attending Table Rock Career Center to do so because “you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
To learn more about Tyler Morgan and his race team, click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LhUkqdjBFI
Focus on RS Works Interns
Cailyn is employed by the Reeds Spring School District and is exploring a career in education by working in the elementary and intermediate buildings. Cailyn shares, "I am looking forward to getting a little bit of insight into what I am thinking my future could be. I know that I want to be a teacher, but that is based on seeing the good parts of it. With this opportunity, I can now see the hard parts of teaching and have a background in it before college." RS Works is incredibly grateful that the Reeds Spring School District places such high value on their students, ensuring they have access to meaningful opportunities for growth and success.
Spotlight on Welding
Students in the TRCC welding program have played a very important role in the transition into the new building. They constructed the welding booths, moved equipment from the old facility and set up the new shop. The Welding Program strives to open doors for students to work in the welding industry. Students in welding will learn the following welding processes in all positions: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW. Other industry skills learned in this program of study include reading precise measurements, blueprint reading, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma-arc cutting, fit-up and pipe. Upon completion of this program of study students have an opportunity to earn an OSHA Safety & Health Administration, forklift and American Welding Society certifications.
Instructor, Mr. Jordan Lewallen, is a Reeds Spring graduate who was enrolled in Gibson Technical Center’s Automotive Technology and Welding programs. He graduated from the Missouri Welding Institute and gained industry experience as a fabricator at James River Boat Dock Service. Under his leadership the Welding program has had excellent enrollment and excellent career placement
Focus on RS Works Interns
Cade, a senior at Hollister Schools, is enrolled in Table Rock Career Center's Computer Maintenance program. He is currently completing an internship with the Hollister Schools IT Department, where he assists with maintaining hardware, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting the district's technology needs. This hands-on experience is helping Cade build practical skills in IT support and technology management, preparing him for a future career in the tech field.
We are excited to recognize two students from our Collision Repair program as our Table Rock Career Center's December Professionals of the Month. Congratulations to the following students:
Branson High School junior Andrew Legler always gives 100% in the classroom and in the collision repair shop and always leads by example. He appreciates how he has an opportunity to learn new skills that he will use when he transitions to a career in the painting or collision industry after high school.
Galena High School Leonard Howard is always focused, exceeds expectations, and always comes to TRCC everyday with a great attitude. He appreciates how this industry provides a wide variety of repair scenarios. Whether it is body work or painting, he is looking forward to a career in Collision Repair.
Thanks to Tracy Carver-American Family Insurance Agency for their continued support of our TRCC Professionals of the Month!
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