Teacher Leadership Network South Region

Rick D. Black, Regional Coordinator
North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC)
1265 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, Pa. 19446
rblack@nmtcc.org
215-368-1177 (Ext. 190)

In 1999, Rick started the Automotive Parts and Service Program at NMTCC. This ground- breaking program is one of only two programs in the state and one of only twelve in the United States. As a Certified ASE Automotive Parts Specialist, he has structured his program so that his students are able to complete the curriculum recommended by ASE.

Rick has been a member of the Teacher Leadership Network for the past five years and has served as a Teacher Leader and Mentor at NMTCC for the past three years. In 2004, Rick received his MS in Education from Temple University and is now enrolled in the Administrators Certification Program.

Back Row( Left to right) : Rick Black (Coordinator - So. Region, NMTCC), Edward Moffit (BCTHS), Barry Stoneback (Upper Bucks), Chris Christopher Tully (Middle Bucks), Joseph Golightly (Pottstown HS), Andrew Bachman (Pottstown HS)
Front Row (Left to right): Tammy Albanesius (NMTCC), Jo-An Blackman (Randolph Career Academy), Nancy Overton (Upper Bucks)

TLN South region goals for 2005 -2006:

• Increase the level of communication between academic teachers and career and technical teachers
• Develop ways in which CTE teachers can get out into industry in order to improve the relationship between industry and teachers. Can OAC regulations be reformed to enhance the relationship between industry and technical education?
• Compile a list of best practices for leadership development in education.

2005-06 Meeting Schedule:

• December 01, 2005 - Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
• January 19, 2006 - North Montco Technical Career Center
• March 9, 2006 - Upper Bucks AVTS
• April 27, 2006 - TBA