Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center

The director is responsible for the educational mission of the school as well as the instruction staff, administration, and facilities support. The director manages the operational budget and provides recommendations to the Administrative Council on Read More about Craig Dwight...

The director is responsible for the educational mission of the school as well as the instruction staff, administration, and facilities support. The director manages the operational budget and provides recommendations to the Administrative Council on budget, curriculum, and facilities to meet the school's mission.

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John is a full time vocationally certified teacher that has been with the skill center since 1995, and is also a product of our own Yakima career and technical education system. He graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute and worked for Volkswagon Read More about John Arnold...

John is a full time vocationally certified teacher that has been with the skill center since 1995, and is also a product of our own Yakima career and technical education system. He graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute and worked for Volkswagon and Chevrolet dealerships. He is NATEF certified in five categories.

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Mr. Myles Blakney comes to us from Toppenish School District where he spend several years in the technology department. Myles brings his experience from industry and passion for technology into the classroom Read More about Myles Blakney...

Mr. Myles Blakney comes to us from Toppenish School District where he spend several years in the technology department. Myles brings his experience from industry and passion for technology into the classroom.

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Ryan is a full time vocationally certified teacher who is a product of our own Yakima career and technical education system. He was a 1994 Vocational Industrial Clubs of American, National gold medal winner for two-person skills competition. Ryan, Read More about Ryan Broom...

Ryan is a full time vocationally certified teacher who is a product of our own Yakima career and technical education system. He was a 1994 Vocational Industrial Clubs of American, National gold medal winner for two-person skills competition. Ryan, most recently, worked for KATU-TV in Portland, OR. Prior to then he worked for KIMA, KNDO and KAPP in Yakima.

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Nursing experience at Kennewick General Hospital, Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, Home Health nurse, Pediatric Lab nurse, Surgery Clinic nurse, Long-term care nurse at Summitview Health Care Center 1991-97. Ms. Congleton graduated from Columbia Read More about Lora Congleton, RN...

Nursing experience at Kennewick General Hospital, Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, Home Health nurse, Pediatric Lab nurse, Surgery Clinic nurse, Long-term care nurse at Summitview Health Care Center 1991-97. Ms. Congleton graduated from Columbia Basin College in 1979 with Licensed Practical Nurse degree, graduated from Yakima Valley Community College in 1994 with Registered Nurse degree. In 2000 she earned her continuing Washington State Vocational Teaching Certificate through Central Washington University. Lora has been teaching the Medical Nursing Science program at YV-TECH since 1997.

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Dan Garcia is a journeyman member of the Carpenters Local Union 770. Dan has worked on a variety of projects around the valley. His experience in residential and commercial construction make him very knowledgeable in his field Read More about Dan Garcia...

Dan Garcia is a journeyman member of the Carpenters Local Union 770. Dan has worked on a variety of projects around the valley. His experience in residential and commercial construction make him very knowledgeable in his field.

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Michelle Hudson earned her B.A. degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Business from Washington State University. Michelle has over 14 years in retail experience with Nordstrom. She managed Brass Plum and Women's Activewear. Michelle has Read More about Michelle Hudson...

Michelle Hudson earned her B.A. degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Business from Washington State University. Michelle has over 14 years in retail experience with Nordstrom. She managed Brass Plum and Women's Activewear. Michelle has been an instructor with YV TECH for seven years. She stays current in the industry by helping out boutiques with buying and training.

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Mrs. Nina Martinez is an instructor with over 15 years experience as a Bilingual Para-educator working with students grades Kindergarten - 12th grade. She has been an Interpreter / Translator for Parent/Teacher Conferences as well as performed in the Read More about Nina Martinez...

Mrs. Nina Martinez is an instructor with over 15 years experience as a Bilingual Para-educator working with students grades Kindergarten - 12th grade. She has been an Interpreter / Translator for Parent/Teacher Conferences as well as performed in the Role of Migrant Homevisitor. Nina has been the Para-educator Instructor since August 2000.

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A former YV -TECH graduate, George Mason earned his AAS Degree in automotive technology and Service Management from Wyoming Technical Institute. George has worked as a line Technician at various local dealerships, and in independent repair facilities Read More about George Mason...

A former YV -TECH graduate, George Mason earned his AAS Degree in automotive technology and Service Management from Wyoming Technical Institute. George has worked as a line Technician at various local dealerships, and in independent repair facilities and continues to consult for local shops.

• ASE MASTER CERTIFIED
• ASE Ll advanced engine performance specialist certified
• Licensed A/C Service Technician from ASE/ Macs
• Washington State Certified CTE Instructor

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Ms. Vickie Reed is a graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at the College of Alameda, in Alameda California in 1973. Vickie has 9 years experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant in both California and Washington. She has been teaching Dental Read More about Vickie Reed...

Ms. Vickie Reed is a graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at the College of Alameda, in Alameda California in 1973. Vickie has 9 years experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant in both California and Washington. She has been teaching Dental Assisting for 29 forYakima Valley Technical Skills Center, and 16 years for Yakima Valley Community College.

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M.Ed., AT/L, PTA/L Bonnie shares the honors of instructing at YV-TECH along with working in the Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine clinics in the Yakima Valley. Educating students for over 13 years through instruction at the college/university Read More about Bonnie Smith...

M.Ed., AT/L, PTA/L
Bonnie shares the honors of instructing at YV-TECH along with working in the Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine clinics in the Yakima Valley.  Educating students for over 13 years through instruction at the college/university level and secondary level, Bonnie believes that every student should have the opportunity to learn and pursue a fascinating profession that has such positive benefits for patients and serves others.
With 17 years of clinical experience in the physical therapy and sports medicine realm, Bonnie provides quality care to patients of all ages, injured workers, and local athletes with specialization in outpatient physical therapy.  To serve the community and colleagues in her profession, you can find Bonnie volunteering on local event medical staffs, serving terms on state level boards/committees, working on development and advancement of college level programs for the profession, and mentoring students through projects and internships. 

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A graduate of Washington State University's School of Hospitality Business Management, Ned began his career at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco. His experience includes working with corporate and private restaurants, including Restaurants Read More about Ned Walsh...

A graduate of Washington State University's School of Hospitality Business Management, Ned began his career at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco. His experience includes working with corporate and private restaurants, including Restaurants Unlimited based in Seattle. The concepts are upscale, trend setting restaurants emphasizing fresh, innovative foods using results oriented management practices. His family has operated 901 Pasta restaurants here in Yakima since 1995. The restaurant is known for high quality handcrafted food and their expertise in both large and small group catering.

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