The mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower students to be successful students, workers, and leaders in a global economy. CTE programs are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, including basic skills, as well as their ability to work independently and as part of a team, think creatively and solve problems, and utilize technology in the thinking and problem-solving process.

East Gaston High School has nine CTE teachers, all with private industry experience. The courses provided are listed below.

Please click on a teacher name below to view a curriculum presentation.

Career Development 
Lynda Euchner - Career Development Coordinator (CDC)

Family & Consumer Sciences
Sharon Crabtree - Interior Design and Career Management
Amy McAulay - Foods I
Jill Lenox - Teaching as a Profession I, II and Foods I

Tara Adams - Foods I, II and Career Management 

Health Sciences
Amy McAulay - Health Team Relations and Bio med
Kimberly Bradley - Health Science I, II and Nursing Fundamentals

Trade & Industrial Education
Shane Hawkins - Auto Tech
Chip Rudisill - Electrical Trades and Construction

Marketing
Randy Sellers - Entrepreneurship I, Personal Finance, Sports Entertainment Marketing I, II

In compliance with federal laws, Gaston County Schools’ Career and Technical Education Department administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

Public Notice Statement
Career and Technical Education: Gaston County Schools offers a wide range of Career and Technical Education Courses. Program offerings include Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, and Trades & Industrial courses. In compliance with federal laws, Gaston County Schools’ Career and Technical Education Department administers educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Career and Technical Education for Gaston County Schools at 366 W Garrison Blvd. (704) 861-2496.