Ms. Butler grew up in the Charlottesville community. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Counseling, and an Endorsement in Educational Leadership.  She has held positions as a school counselor and as an assistant principal. As a part of the CATEC team, Ms. Butler serves as a liaison between students’ base schools and CATEC.  She provides Social Emotional Learning lessons and academic, personal, and social/emotional counseling for students.

Mrs. Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech and a Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia. She began her teaching career in 2005 as an English teacher in Northern Virginia. She joined CATEC’s faculty as an English instructor in 2010 and transitioned to become the school’s Career Development Specialist in 2016. She now develops and teaches career and workplace skills to all CATEC students, collaborating with trade instructors, helping prepare students for entrance into the workforce. 

Mr. Smith majored in English at James Madison University, where he also played varsity soccer. After JMU, he worked various odd jobs, eventually earning a Master’s degree in Education from George Mason University. His first teaching job was in the DC Public Schools, and he has since taught in many different schools, including Charlottesville High School, Monticello High School, and abroad in Cyprus and Costa Rica. He is currently the Student Support Coordinator at CATEC, where he works with students and teachers to help students be successful.

SCHOOL COUNSELING

CATEC offers student support and counseling to families as they transition into CATEC programs. Working as a liaison between base schools, students, and families, our school counseling provides mental, emotional, and academic support. . 

ESOL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & STUDENT SUPPORT

This link provides a translated version of CATEC's Student/Parent Handbook.

This link provides a translated version of CATEC's Student Accident Insurance Information.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE READINESS

Embedded in every trade class, CATEC’s unique Career Development and Workplace Readiness program offers opportunities for students to link their technical skills to their emerging professional skills. Career Development lessons push students to develop personal branding strategies to market themselves as they prepare to enter the workforce. Students develop strategies for launching their careers by creating individualized portfolios that include personal marketing material such as industry-specific resumes and job interview preparation. Students graduate from CATEC having had at least one job interview experience. Workplaces readiness lesson plans are embedded into trade classes, navigating students through valuable soft skills training. Using the Virginia Department of Education’s 21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills for Commonwealth as a guide, students work through lessons that explicitly teach soft skills such as work ethic, integrity, teamwork, and writing and speaking skills.

WORKPLACE READINESS

STUDENT RESOURCES:

• Words to Describe You (Branding Statement)

• SkillsUSA Resume Example

• Basic Resume Example

• Resume Writing Suggestions

• Cover Letter Example

• How to Write a Thank You Letter or Email