April E-Newsletter 2016 - Prosser Career Education Center

Career Education.
Reinventing Possible.
April 28, 2016
Generations of Flying
High
Kayla Taff
While sitting at the dinner table one
evening listening to her great uncle, Kayla
Taff knew she wanted to be a pilot. Kayla's
great uncle, Tom Taff, was a captain for
American Airlines. Even though she was
absent from school the day Floyd Central
Kayla's proud parents are Talaina and
toured Prosser, Kayla came to an open
Kevin Taff.
house and knew Prosser's aviation
program would facilitate her ambition.
She is excited about the practical flight knowledge she gains from aviation
instructor, David Cook. Because many pilots are soon to retire, Kayla knows a
high demand will exist for her career pathway. She hopes to attend Purdue
University (her great uncle's alma mater) to major in Professional Flight and
minor in Airport Management. Her time at Prosser will expedite her career
readiness with ten flight hours through Honaker Aviation and eighteen credits in
Aircraft Operations/Flight through Vincennes University. Kayla is a tour guide
for Prosser Career Education Center and holds a 4.7 GPA at Floyd Central High
School while pursuing the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma.
To watch a video of Kayla, click here. A Taste of Prosser
Josh Washington
Josh Washington is a Prosser Culinary
Arts student who recently competed in the
state ProStart culinary team contest. Not
only was Prosser's team awarded a gold
medal for their originality and creation of
the three-course menu items, the judge
highly praised Josh's Candy Apple
Blueberry Crumble dessert stating, "I am
speechless; this is the best dessert I've ever
tasted." Josh admits he originally enrolled
in the culinary arts program with an
interest to just learn cooking. However,
after learning how to prepare so many
types of entrees, desserts, and other dishes
as well as actively participating in
numerous successful catering events, Josh
plans to make food and food service a
lifelong career pathway. Graduating in
June with a Technical Honors Diploma
and a PRIDE Work Ethic Certificate, Josh
will attend Johnson and Wales
International Baking & Pastry Institute in
Denver, Colorado to pursue his goal of
becoming a chef and hospitality manager.
Josh is a Jeffersonville High
School student and the son of
Christy Hogue.
Health Careers
Julien Magallanes
Julien Magallanes is on the fast track to
his college and career pathway. When
you first meet Julien Magallanes, one
can surmise from this soft spoken
Borden Senior that he cares about
helping others. Julien is one of the
premiere track and field and cross
country athletes in the country. He
plans to combine his passion for helping
others with his elite athletic skill to
study Physical Therapy at the University
of Louisville. He has received a full
Cross Country and Track and Field
Julien's proud parents are Andres
Scholarship to the University of
and Erika Magallanes. Louisville. Julien carries a 3.5 GPA and
is a member of the National Honor
Society and the Outdoor Club at Borden
High School. Julien is a second-year Health Career student at Prosser and says,
"Prosser really opened my eyes to the health career field and helped me realize
my potential."
An Entrepreneur
Kim Simler
Kim Simler understands to be a
successful business person she will need
a great work ethic. Kim is enrolled in
Prosser's Entrepreneurship program and
plans to attend Ball State University in
the fall to major in Business &
Management. Kim has a job in the food
industry, interns at State Farm Insurance
and maintains over a 3.0 GPA. She is also
Kim's proud father is William
working toward a Technical Honor's
Simler.
diploma. Last year she was a State
Champion and national competitor in
SkillsUSA and is competing again this year in an Entrepreneur team contest. Kim states proudly, "Prosser has provided me with not only college credits but
also work experience." Her teacher, Mrs. Stethen, says, "Kim is a self-starter and
is detail oriented. She is an excellent PRIDE candidate and always maintains a
can-do attitude." STAY CONNECTED