ROP's Professional Dance
Performance
Polished, Colorful, Energizing Fun
More than 150
ROP Professional Dance students at Western High School gave two
mesmerizing performances last week on the school’s Forum stage
in several different dance styles, from lyrical to hip-hop. The
high-spirited dancing energized everyone who saw it.
ROP
instructor Daniel Batimana has not only put the joie in the vive
at Western High School, but dance students have to have at least
a C average to participate in the class and in performances.
The result is those who needed to have brought up their
grades--quite an accomplishment for a first-year class.
ROP
Digital Photo Class Ignites Careers
for Two Students
David has
been the unofficial school photographer this year, covering all
of Magnolia High Schools events.
Both students
are employed elsewhere as well. Joe recently was hired as a
photographer at Knott's Berry Farm, and David works in fast food
but will be applying for photography positions.
Two
ROP Classified "Employees of the Year" Honored by Board
Belinda Musick,
administrative assistant, Technology Services, was complimented
on her customer services skills and cheerful attitude. Belinda
has been with ROP since 1993 and started her current position in
2001. She keeps track of technology equipment in the lending
library as well as handling the scheduling for Technology
services.
Victor Hernandez,
instructional technician for Marine Diving, was honored for the
gentle and encouraging manner he uses when helping students in
class and promoting ROP classes to high school students. Victor
has been a vital part of the kelp reforestation project that is
repopulating the waters off Orange County beaches. Victor also
started with ROP in 1993.
Congratulations, Belinda and Victor!
ROP
Fetes Retirees
ROP honored retirees Mike Doyle and David Grace at the May Board of Trustees
meeting with a reception and laudatory speeches by the Board
President, Thomas “Hoagy” Holguin, Superintendent Michael
Worley, Ed.D., and Administrators Bill Nelson and Tony Garza.
Mike Doyle has been in the exact
same spot for 36 years, Fullerton High School Auto Body Lab.
Because of how he engages students, and what a good teacher he
is, Mike was named one of the top five top Orange County
Teachers in 2005 by the Orange County Department of Education.
Over the years Mike Doyle helped thousands of students find
lucrative careers in motorcycle and small watercraft engine
repair as well as auto repair and primarily, auto body repair.
Mike has been a chaperone for many students at countless auto
shows. Students have never had to have a car to learn the
tricky job of paint application in his class—little metal trash
cans work just as well.
David Grace has taught Legal and
Law Occupations at Anaheim High School for ROP since 2001. Before that
he was a police officer/investigator with the Anaheim PD for 27
years. Dave was very involved with safe schools; worked with
the police explorers for more than 20 years, and started a
police science program at Loara before becoming involved with
ROP.
Retirees unable to attend the
party were Cathy Carrigan, Stephen Covington; William Schubert,
Adriann Berger, Laurry Bishop, and Tim Bruner.
Adriann Berger has taught
Business Technology for ROP since 1974. First she taught primarily adults, then moved to several
different high school campuses, including Buena Park, Magnolia and Sonora.
Adriann was also active in the WASC process, serving on both
home group and focus group committees.
Laurry Bishop has taught
photography At Brea Olinda High School for the program since
1982. He also taught Landscape Design at Brea for ROP for a couple of years in the
80s. His class was wildly popular with students.
Cathy Carrigan has been teaching
Advanced Dental Assisting since 1997. When she came to North
Orange County ROP, she had been helping students to learn about dental assisting for 19
years. For the past 12 years, students have learned the finer
points of dental assisting from Cathy.
Steve Covington has been
teaching Auto Technology at Savanna High School for ROP since 1994. Steve has
had the unique role of testing prototypes in the United States
for Volkswagen and other manufacturers. He didn’t keep those
cars at home, but brought them to his auto shop for the students
to help test. He was also close to several NASCAR drivers, who
brought their cars along with advice about how to get into the
field to Steve’s classroom.
William Schubert joined ROP as
an instructional aide in the HVAC program in 1994. It wasn’t
long before his teaching abilities became apparent, and in 1999,
Bill became a full time teacher in the Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning department. Bill’s honest and forthright way
with students and his gentle teaching manner combined to produce
great students.
Tim Bruner, administrative
assistant to Bill Nelson, has been with ROP since 1993. Bill gives Tim all the credit for making him look good.
Tim works with Bill’s instructors and aides to make the
instructional block run smoothly. Tim is fearless when it comes
to holiday revelry. His costumes are legendary. Tim never
forgets a birthday, and is known for his funny sense of
humor.
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For
more information about classes and services, call
1-714-502-5858; visit North Orange County ROP on the web at
www.nocrop.us, or come to 385 North
Muller Street, Anaheim, CA 92801 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm,
Monday through Friday.
