Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Melanie Perry serves as the General Education Department Head at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System since August 2005, overseeing various departments including English, Social Studies, and Music, while facilitating professional development and collaborating on curriculum implementation. Previously, Melanie held positions such as Interim Assistant Principal, Department Head-Library Media Specialist, and English Language Arts Teacher, showcasing extensive experience in leadership, instructional support, and educational technology. Additionally, Melanie has contributed as a Union Steward for SVFT-AFT Local 4200A and has participated actively in various school and district committees. Melanie holds multiple advanced degrees, including a 6th Year Certificate in Educational Leadership-Special Education, and has a strong foundation in English Literature and Secondary Education.
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS currently operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two aviation maintenance programs. As the largest high school system in Connecticut, CTECS serves approximately 11,000 full-time high school students in 31 occupational careers within 11 career clusters as defined by the National Association of Career Technical Education Consortium. In addition, CTECS serves adult day students in a variety of high-demand fields and aviation. Our curriculum is different from that of a traditional high school system. All CTECS academic and CTE programs are structured to deliver rigorous, relevant and result-driven curricula, which integrate 21st-century employability skills required by business and industry. The district also provides curricular and co-curricular programs to augment learning including college-credited courses, AP courses, interscholastic athletics and SkillsUSA. We pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest in industry trends and outfitting our classrooms with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to create authentic environments that will prepare students for future careers. Our commitment is unwavering: to equip our students with the skills to succeed, and to provide a talented workforce that is responsive to state and industry needs. Our Career Clusters • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction • Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications • Health Science • Hospitality and Tourism • Human Services • Information Technology • Manufacturing • Marketing, Sales and Service • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics