Instructor of the Month! November 2014!

Michaela Ison has been a member of our Continuing Education family since January 2014 and is an amazing instructor! She is the instructor for our Pharmacy Technician Program.
We asked Michaela a few quick questions to get to know her better:

What is your favorite part about teaching? My favorite part of teaching is when I see a student have that "a-ha" moment. That is when I truly feel fulfilled as an instructor.

If someone were to describe you in one word, what would it be? Determined. I am more than willing to go the extra mile for my students. I always let them know I am here to see them succeed and will put in the extra hours needed to see that to fruition.

What’s your #1 most played song? "Sitting on the dock of the bay" by Otis Redding performed by Smith & Meyers.

What is your favorite form of exercise? I love yoga or gardening.

What’s your current favorite TV show/Movie? I cannot get enough of Sons of Anarchy. It always keeps me on the edge of my seat!

What is something you learned in the last week? I have learned that a good teaching method is videos. The students always seem to absorb more information and they seem to engage in much more meaningful discussions.

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? Sad but true…I take PTCB practice tests. I love a challenge

Where would you go for your dream vacation? I would go to Greece. I love Greek mythology.

What advice do you have for new instructors of Continuing Education? Patience is a virtue. Always take time to get to know your students. Showing an interest in someone may be all they have that makes their day!

November 2014 Classes!

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All October classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

• Core Strength, 11/7-12/5, FRI, 11:45 am-1 pm, $15
• QuickBooks for Beginners, 11/8-11/15, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $45
• Buying a DSLR Camera, 11/8, SAT, 9 am-noon, $15
• Mortgage Lending, Say What?, 11/8, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15
• Zumba Toning, 11/8-12/6, SAT, noon-1 pm, $29
• Camp Geek: Holiday Recycle to Up-Cycle! (Age 5-12), 11/8, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Perception is Reality, 11/8, SAT, 9 am-noon, $19
• Hatha Yoga, 11/10-12/8, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 11/10-12/8, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Zumba, 11/13-12/11, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• CPR for Healthcare Providers, 11/13, THU, 5-9 pm, $25
• Water Fitness Training, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 11:45 am-12:45 pm, $15
• Water Spin, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $15
• Int Egyptian Belly Dance, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 6-7:30 pm, $39
• Adv Belly Dance, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 7:30-9 pm, $39
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 month - 3yrs), 11/14-12/12, FRI, 4:305 pm, $15
• Adult Swim Lessons, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Water Fitness Training, 11/15-12/13, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $15
• Swim Lessons (Ages 3-4), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $29
• Swim Lessons Level 1-2 (Ages 5+), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 11:15 am-noon, $35
• Swim Lessons Level 3-4 (Ages 5+), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Positive Self Talk, 11/15, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• VBA Macros III for Microsoft Office, 11/17-12/8, M/W/F, 6-8 pm, $75
• Aqua Zumba, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 11 am-noon, $29
• Belly/Oriental Dance, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Exploring Tribal Belly Dance, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Adult Swim Lessons, 11/17-11/20, M-TH, 12:30-1:30 pm, $49
• Dynamics of an Organization, 11/18-11/20, T/TH, 6-9 pm, $39
• First Aid Basics, 11/18, TUE, 6-8 pm, $25
• Hula for Health, 11/20-12/4, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $19
• Thanksgiving Desserts, 11/22, SAT, 11 am-4pm, $49
• Babysitter Training (Age 10+), 11/22, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $95

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

October 2014 Classes

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All October classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

Professional Development

• Mortgage Lending, 10/11, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15
• Anxiety-Free Test Taking Tools, 10/11, SAT, 11 am-3 pm, $19
• CPR for Healthcare, 10/11, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Positive Self Talk, 10/11, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $25
• Motherhood, 10/11, SAT, 9 am-noon, $19
• QuickBooks for Beginners, 10/13-10/22, M/W, 1-3 pm, $45
• Perception is Reality, 10/13, MON, 6- 9 pm, $19
• Investing for Beginners, 10/14-10/23, M/W, 6-8 pm, $25
• Effective Resume, 10/18, SAT, 12:30-2:30 pm, $15
• Marriage School, 10/18, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• Car Maintenance Basics, 10/18, SAT, 9-11 am, $19
• Dynamics of an Organization, 10/20-10/22, M/W, 6-9 pm, $39
• VBA Macros I for Microsoft Office, 10/20-10/31, M/W/F, 6-8 pm, $55
• Intermediate Excel, 10/21-11/6, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $55
• Facebook Basics, 10/25, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Heartsaver AED with First Aid, 10/25, SAT, 9 am-3pm, $35
• Introduction to Java, 10/27-11/19, M/W, 6-8 pm, $75
• Couponing & Budgeting, 10/28-11/6, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $35
• Intro to State Correctional Facility, 10/30, TH, 6-9 pm, $19

Personal Enrichment 

• American Sign Language (ASL-1B), 10/9-10/28, T/TH, 6:30-8:30 pm, $39
• Water Fitness Training, 10/8-11/3, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 10/10-10/31, FRI, 11:45-12:45 pm, $15
• Water Spin, 10/10-10/31, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $15
• Zumba Toning, 10/11-11/1, SAT, noon-1 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 10/11-11/1, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $15
• Basic Food Preparation II (Age 13+), 10/11, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Creative Photography, 10/13-11/17, MON, 6-9 pm, $55
• Hatha Yoga, 10/13-11/5, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Acrylic Painting, 10/14-10/30, T/TH, 6-8:30 pm, $55
• Zumba, 10/14-11/6, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• Aqua Zumba, 10/15-11/10, M/W, 11 am-noon, $29
• Water Aerobics, 10/16-12/2, T/TH, 9 am-10 am, $35
• Water Aerobics, 10/17-11/21, FRI, 9-10 am, $25
• Dog and Cat First Aid, 10/17, FRI, 9 am-noon, $60
• Adult Swim Lessons, 10/17-11/7, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Belly/Oriental Dance, 10/20-11/12, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Tribal Belly Dance, 10/20-11/12, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Adult Swim Lessons, 10/20-10/23, M-TH, 12:30-1:30 pm, $49
• Acrylic Painting, 10/21-11/6, T/W/TH, 9-11:30 am, $55
• Hula for Health, 10/21-11/18, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $35
• Beginning Jewelry Beading, 10/25-11/15, SAT, 10 am-1 pm, $39
• Halloween Party Treats (Age 13+), 10/25, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Basic Math Review, 10/25-11/15, SAT, noon-4 pm, $45
• Tai Chi Basics, 10/27-11/19, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Group Piano (Age 5-12), 10/27-12/1, MON, 5:30-6:30 pm, $89
• Group Piano (Age 13+), 10/27-12/1, MON, 6:30-7:30 pm, $89
• Tai Chi Basics, 10/28-11/25, T/TH, 10-11 am, $29
• American Sign Language (ASL-2A), 10/28-11/18, T/TH, 6:30-8:30 pm, $39

Kids Classes

• Dog and Cat First Aid (Age 9-17), 10/11, SAT, 2-5 pm, $60
• Camp Geek: Gross Science (Age 5-12), 10/11, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 months-3yrs), 10/17, FRI, 4:30-5 pm, $15
• Swim Lessons (Age 3-4), 10/18-11/8, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $29
• Swim Lessons Level 1-2 (Age 5+), 10/18-11/8, SAT, 11:15-noon, $35
• Swim Lessons Level 3-4 (Ages 5+), 10/18-11/8, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Group Guitar (Age 7-12), 10/29-12/10, WED, 6-7 pm, $89
• Group Guitar (Age 13+), 10/29-12/10, WED, 7-8 pm, $89

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

The Training Advantage

More and more companies are beginning to understand the connection between training and the bottom line. Successful companies invest in training to improve performance and cut down on job turnover. According to Training Daily Advisor, “job skills training was the number one training need identified by participants in a recent survey followed by leadership and supervisory training.” The survey also indicated that companies plan significant increases in their 2015 training budgets. You may be thinking that the only companies that invest in training are the large, well-financed organizations; but, there is another option for small business owners.

Most small businesses don’t have the budget to staff a training department. But, hiring an internal training staff isn't the only way to get your employees the skills they need to help your organization be successful. In Texas, you can take advantage of the Skills for Small Business (SSB) Grant which is available for businesses employing two to 99 full-time employees by filling out a simple, online application. Training dollars ranging from $725 to $1450 can be used at Central Texas College to get the valuable skills your employees need to help your company excel.

To date, Central Texas College Continuing Education (CTCCE) has provided local small business owners with over $40,000 in training. CTCCE offers a wide range of technical and soft skills courses that meet the needs of small business. We can also develop training specifically with your company in mind and offer it at your location or ours. Take a look at our course schedule or contact Teresa Chavez at 254-526-1586 to find out how to get the valuable training your company needs.

by
Teresa Chavez
CTC Continuing Education Director

Instructor of the Month! October 2014!

Robert O'Dell has been a member of our Continuing Education family since May 2014 and is an amazing instructor! He is the instructor for our Clinical Medical Assistant.

We asked Robert a few quick questions to get to know him better:

What is your favorite part about teaching? When the students say "Thank you for everything, I have learned a lot in your class," makes all of the preparation worth it!  

If someone were to describe you in one word, what would it be? Depends on who that someone is; I’ve been described from one spectrum to the other, however for this I’ll say "professional."   

What’s your #1 most played song? Hotel California, by Eagles

What is your favorite form of exercise? Walking 

What’s your current favorite TV show/Movie? NCIS/Wild Hogs

What is something you learned in the last week? Patience   

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? Celebrating thirty minutes of free-time! Really……….usually look at my note pad and mark off items completed and then add more to be done (never-ending to-do-list).

Where would you go for your dream vacation?  A balcony suite on an Alaskan Cruise. 

What advice do you have for new instructors of Continuing Education?  Upfront; go over all of the expectations of the program, then stick to them, periodically reinforce the expectations, be consistent, and professional. Prepare for class, make it interesting and throw in some fun now and then.  

September 2014 Classes

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All August classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

Massage Therapy License Program

• MSSG 1011 Massage Fundamentals I, Sep 8-Nov 19, M-TH, 1-4 pm, $835
• MSSG 1013 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage, Sep 8-Dec 17, M/W, 9 am-noon, $565
• MSSG 1007 Business Practices and Professional Ethics, Sep 9-Jan 20, TUE, 9 am-noon, $335
• MSSG 1009 Health and Hygiene, Sep 11-Nov 6, THU, 9 am-noon, $165
• MSSG 1005 Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities, Nov 13-Jan 15, THU, 9 am-noon, $135
• MSSG 2011 Massage Fundamentals II, Nov 20-Feb 3, M-TH, 1-4 pm, $665
• MSSG 2013 Kinesiology for Massage, Jan 5-Mar 11, M/W 9 am-noon, $365
• MSSG 2014 Pathology for Massage, Jan 22-Mar 12, T/TH, 9 am-noon, $299
• MSSG 1091 Healthcare Communication, Feb 9-Mar 5, M-TH, 1-4 pm, $299
• MSSG 2086 Internship, Mar 23-Apr 23, M-TH, 9 am-noon, $335

Professional Development

• Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development, 8/25-12/12, M/W, 3-4:20 pm, $179
• Mortgage Lending, Say What?, 9/6, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15
• Anger Resolution, 9/13, SAT, 8 am-noon, $25
• Common Sense Parenting, 9/13, SAT, 1-5 pm, $45
• Adobe: In Design, 9/16-10/9, T/TH, 6-8:30 pm, $85
• Microsoft Office Basics, 9/16-10/9, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $75
• Couponing & Budgeting, 9/16-9/25, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $35
• CPR For Healthcare Providers, 9/20, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Effective Resume, 9/20, SAT, 12:30-2:30 pm, $15
• Positive Self Talk, 9/20, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• Investing for Beginners, 9/22-10/1, M/W, 6-8 pm, $25
• Intro to State Correctional Facility, 9/22, MON, 6-9 pm, $19
• E-Newsletters by Design, 9/22-9/24, M/W, 6-8 pm, $25
• Dynamics of an Organization, 9/23-9/25, T/TH, 9 am-noon, $39
• Project Management Pro Certification, 9/27-10/25, SAT, 8 am-5 pm, $849
• Intro to Social Media for Small Business, 9/27, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Microsoft Office Basics, 9/27-10/18, SAT, 6-8 pm, $75
• Professional Connections for Success, 9/29-10/8, M/W, 6-8 pm, $45 

Personal Enrichment

• Water Fitness Training, 9/5-9/26, FRI, 11:45 am-12:45 pm, $15
• Water Spin, 9/5-9/26, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $15
• Water Aerobics, 9/5-10/10, FRI, 9-10 am, $25
• Water Fitness Training, 9/6-9/27, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $15
• Tailgate Party, 9/6, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Babysitter Training (Age 10+), 9/6, SAT, 9 am-3pm, $95
• Water Fitness Training, 9/8-10/1, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Core Strength & Conditioning, 9/12-10/31, FRI, 11:45 am-1pm, $29
• Adult Swim Lessons, 9/12-10/3, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Portrait Drawing Workshop Ages (Age 14+), 9/13-10/18, SAT, 10 am-noon, $39
• Zumba Toning, 9/13-10/4, SAT, noon-1 pm, $29
• Basic Food Prep (Age 13+), 9/13, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Hatha Yoga, 9/15-10/8,                 M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Tai Chi Basics, 9/15-10/8, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Aqua Zumba, 9/15-10/8, M/W, 11 am-noon, $29
• Group Piano (Age 13+), 9/15-10/20, MON, 6:30-7:30 pm, $89
• Tai Chi Basics, 9/16-10/9, T/TH, 10-11 am, $29
• Zumba, 9/16-10/9, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• Sign Language (ASL-1A), 9/16-10/2, T/TH, 6:30-8:30 pm, $39
• Group Guitar (Age 13+), 9/17-10/22, WED, 7-8 pm, $89
• Buying a DSLR Camera, 9/20, SAT, 9 am-noon, $15
• Gardening for Beginners, 9/20-9/27, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• Intro Creative Writing, 9/20-10/4, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $39
• Beg Sketching and Drawing, 9/22-10/1, M/W, 6-8:30 pm, $39
• Belly/Oriental Dance, 9/22-10/15, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Exploring Tribal Belly Dance, 9/22-10/15, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Adult Swim Lessons, 9/22-9/25, M-TH, 12:30-1:30 pm, $49
• Baby Signs, 9/22-10/1, M/W, 6-8 pm, $29
• LLL Beg Sketching and Drawing, 9/23-10/9, T/TH, 9-11 am, $39
• Line Dancing, 9/23-10/2, T/TH, 7-8:30 pm, $25
• Hula for Health, 9/23-10/16, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $35
• Dog & Cat First Aid, 9/23-9/25, T/TH, 6-7:30 pm, $60
• Int Egytian Belly Dance, 9/26-11/7, FRI, 6-7:30 pm, $59
• Adv Belly Dance, 9/26-11/7, FRI, 7:30- 9 pm, $59
• Basic Photography, 9/27-11/1, SAT, 9 am-noon, $55
• Oktoberfest (Age 13+), 9/27, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Math for College Success, 9/27-10/18, SAT, noon-4 pm, $45
• Thrifty Household Gardening, 9/30-10/23, T/TH, 6-7:30 pm, $39
• So you want to be a Scientist, 9/30-10/9, T/W/TH, 1-3 pm, $39
• Environmentalism Demystified, 9/30-10/2, T/W/TH, 9-11 am, $25

Kid Classes

• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 month - 3yrs), 9/12-10/3, FRI, 4:30-5pm, $15
• Babysitter Training (Age 10+), 9/6, SAT, 9 am-3pm, $95
• Portrait Drawing Workshop Ages (Age 14+), 9/13-10/18, SAT, 10 am-noon, $39
• Basic Food Prep (Age 13+), 9/13, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Swim Lessons (Age 3-4), 9/13-10/4, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $29
• Swim Lessons (Age 5+ Level 1-2), 9/13-10/4, SAT, 11:15 am-12 pm, $35
• Swim Lessons (Ages 5+Level 3-4), 9/13-10/4, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Camp Geek: Hocus Focus! (Age 5-12), 9/13, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Group Piano (Age 5-12), 9/15-10/20, MON, 5:30-6:30 pm, $89
• Group Piano (Age 13+), 9/15-10/20, MON, 6:30-7:30 pm, $89
• Oktoberfest (Age 13+), 9/27, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49

See something you like? You can always check out our current catalog, click here. To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

Instructor of the Month! September 2014!

Nilka Evans has been a member of our Continuing Education family since the summer of 2010 and is a wonderful instructor! She teaches a variety of foreign language and science classes for adults and kids.

We asked Nilka a few quick questions to get to know her better:

What is your favorite part about teaching? Meeting new people.

What would you name the autobiography of your life? Hold On

What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod? This week it is "How Excellent."

What’s your favorite form of exercise? Weight training.

What’s something you learned in the last week? What not to wear. 

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? Stand still, something I do not get a chance to do often. 

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? Optimus Prime

What advice do you have for new instructors of Continuing Education? Do no be afraid to alter your lesson plan and try new things.