Advanced Security and Protective Services instructor at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center, has a vast array of work experience in law enforcement as a corrections officer. Christopher’s educational background includes an associate degree in law enforcement and an associate degree in criminal justice from Big Sandy Community and Technical College and training from the Kentucky Department of Corrections Academy. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Eastern Kentucky University.

Career Preparation Period instructor, acts as Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center’s student representative for Equal Employment Opportunity. She previously worked as a public-school teacher’s aide for several years. Chanda has an Associate of Arts degree from Big Sandy Community and Technical College and continues to pursue her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. 

is an Office Administration instructor with Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Morehead State University with an emphasis on computer information systems. Charles has over a decade of experience working in education and instructional technology. He is an Apple-certified technical coordinator, AppleCare professional support specialist and Google IT support professional.

has worked with Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center for over 20 years and currently serves as the Advanced Security and Protective Services instructor. Her educational background includes a criminal justice degree from the University of Pikeville. Prior to Job Corps, Beverly worked as an addiction treatment counselor and correctional officer. She is a certified instructor with TJA Use of Force Training Inc., Axon Enterprise and Personal Protection Consultants, Inc.

works as the General Education Development instructor at Springdale Job Corps Center. She earned a Master of Arts degree in education from Western Oregon University in 2019 and spent two years as a substitute teacher before joining the team at Springdale Job Corps in June 2021 as the evening studies coordinator.

is the Special Education instructor and disabilities coordinator at Springfield Job Corps Center. His educational background is in psychology and United States history, secondary and adult education, and teaching and learning therapy, with specialties in social justice, accessibility and equality issues. Kent’s education and roles in these fields have provided him with a wealth of experience and insight into how to effectively support and empower students from various perspectives and backgrounds.

is a full-time Pharmacy Technician instructor with Springdale Job Corps Center. She has over 25 years of pharmacy technician experience, including long-term care, mail order and retail. She has been teaching future pharmacy techs for over 15 years and brings a lot of pharmacy tech, real-world experiences and teaching skills into the classroom. Katee enjoys introducing students to all the options a pharmacy technician career can offer.

serves as the Collision Repair and Refinish instructor at Springdale Job Corps Center. He brings over 20 years’ experience in the collision repair industry and has worked with Job Corps for over a decade. Matt earned an associate degree in collision repair and refinishing, and he is Automotive Service Excellence- and I-CAR-certified.

Allen (Chef Al) Lee brings 25 years of food service experience, during which he took on the roles of chef, restaurant manager and business owner. Outside of culinary arts, Chef Al continues to run his food truck as he serves delicacies to the Minot Air Force Base and local community.  

has served as Carpentry instructor for Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps Center for over 10 years and brings over 20 years of experience in carpentry to the shop at Job Corps. Kasper is constantly on the move with beautification projects at the center, and in the local community, while fostering opportunities for students to grow.