About Us
About Midland ISD CTE:
The Midland ISD Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department consists of over 120 teachers across eight secondary campuses. The CTE Department, led by Executive Director Jeff Horner, falls in the Midland ISD Teaching and Learning Department and includes Counselor Rachelle Taylor, Coordinator Lori Mosley, and Executive Assistant Olivia Reyes.
Our Vision: Educating the Future with Excellence!
Our Mission: Graduate all students college, career, or military ready.
MISD CTE C0 25 EOY At a Glance 5-23-25 by JEFFREY HORNER
AT A GLANCE - MISD CTE 2024-2025 by JEFFREY HORNER
OUR STAFF
- Jeff Horner- Executive Director
- Rachelle Taylor- District CTE Counselor
- Lori Mosley- District CTE Coordinator
- Olivia Reyes- CTE Executive Assistant
The department is supported by teacher coordinators in Health Science, Public Services, and Oil and Gas.
- Heather Escobido- Health Science Coordinator
- Lilia Romero- Public Services Coordinator
- Dusty Winkler- Petroleum Academy Coordinator
Key personnel include CTE Chairpersons:
- Sue Silhanek- Legacy High CTE Chair
- Sherri Barton- Midland High CTE Chair
OUR PRIORITIES
- Skilled and Supported Faculty in Work Spaces aligned to Workplace Standards
- High-Quality Curriculum and Instruction Leading to Industry Based Certificates (IBC) and or Level I Certificates
- Career Exploration and Guidance
- Student Leadership Development and Student Support
- Quality Work Experiences, Practicums, and Apprenticeships
- Industry Partnerships and Engaged Advisory Boards
- Continuous Improvement and Accountability
- CTE Promotion, Outreach, and Communication
Business Professionals of America- Students from MHS are Prepared for State Competition