Advisory committees are a vital link between the career and technical education program, business and industry, and post-secondary education. In addition to state requirements to establish advisory committees, career, and technical administrators, teachers and citizens recognize the value of community participation in the discussion of career and technical education issues. Advisory committees assist in assuring the relevance of the career and technical education program to the community and increase public awareness of the program. Committee members representing business, industry, labor, post-secondary education, and the general public bring a unique perspective to education and training programs. The OAC provides a viewpoint, which is invaluable to the career and technical education program.
OAC members for Landscaping & Floral Design are:
Bob Acker – Four Seasons Landscape Design
Melissa Adams – Owner, Four Seasons Landscape Design
Walter Barber – Owner, Precision Lawn Service
Mike Butler, Victory Gardens
Yvonne Carman – Owner, Flowers by Yvonne, Inc.
Bruce Clark – Director, Sales & Development, Moon Nurseries
Melanie Douty-Snipes – Snipes Farm and Education Center
Dave Fleming – Manager, Shady Brook Farm
Paul Fleming – Manager, Shady Brook Farm
David Heller – Owner, Flowers by David Heller LTD
Vince Hill – Assistant Superintendent, Cedarbrook Country Club
John Miller – Owner, Miller Scapes
Jon O’Brien – H20 Systems, O’Brien Landscapes
John Purcell – Human Resources, Moon Nurseries
Len Quici – BCTHS Teacher
Kevin Rose – Yard Manager, Holly Days Nursery
Liz Horan Russell – Gaspar Home and Garden
Elizabeth Sullivan – Coordinator, 21st Century Grant