Graduate credits Live Oaks program for aviation pathway; district hears student testimony
Graduate Kyler McFaden told the board how Live Oaks' aviation program and extracurricular opportunities led to certifications, leadership roles and plans to study aviation at the University of Cincinnati; board members and parents called for more visibility for career-technical successes.
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May Hannah introduced the Great Oaks/Live Oaks update and turned the floor to graduate Kyler McFaden, who described how Live Oaks shaped his career-technical pathway. "I've been to West Claremont schools my entire life... Since 8th grade, I knew I wanted to be a pilot," Kyler told the board, reciting credentials earned at Live Oaks: a 3.7 GPA, multiple college courses, an FAA commercial drone license, scissor and forklift certifications and induction into the National Technical Honor Society. He said the program helped him become Great Oaks' Aviation Exploration Student of the Year and a SkillsUSA Southwest Regional Officer.
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