Equipping Our Faculty with Tools and Technology

With the Dr. Michael K. Curley Teacher Innovation Grants, the LCCTF invests in curriculum enhancements, equipment and technology to support the innovation and state-of-the-art needs for the faculty of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.

Through initiatives such as our Fly on the Run event, Educational Improvement Tax Credit program and the ExtraGive, the LCCTF is able to support the faculty innovation of the LCCTC and invest in the future of the students of the LCCTC as they receive the best career training for Gold Collar Careers.

2024-2025 Dr. Michael K. Curley Teacher Innovation Grant Awardees

These awards were named in honor of Dr. Michael K. Curley, past Executive Director of the LCCTC from 2002–2008.  Dr. Curley was instrumental in the start of the LCCTF and is a continued supporter of the mission of the LCCTF and the LCCTC.

Instructor
Program
LCCTC Campus
Project Title
Amount
Instructor: Jamie Redcay
Program: Interactive Media and Web Design
LCCTC Campus: Brownstown
Project Title: Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and a 360-degree camera to integrate immersive technologies into the Interactive Media & Web Design curriculum. The addition of VR technology will equip students with cutting-edge tools, allowing them to design and develop for immersive environments, a rapidly growing sector in digital media.
Amount: $4,248.92
Instructor: Eleanor Farley and Jamie Redcay
Program: Photography & Multimedia Communications and Interactive Media & Web Design
LCCTC Campus: Brownstown
Project Title: Integrate photo and video drone technology into the Photography and Interactive Media & Web Design programs at LCCTC. The inclusion of drones will significantly enhance the curriculum by providing students with cutting-edge tools and real-world skills in aerial photography, videography, and interactive media production, thereby preparing them for careers in emerging fields.
Amount: $12,694
Instructor: Sonya Stover
Program: Practical Nursing
LCCTC Campus: Health Sciences
Project Title: Clinicals is a virtual reality learning platform that immerses students in a realistic hospital environment using VR headsets and hand controls. The patient scenarios are built by Laerdal, Wolters Kluwer, and the National League for Nursing with the goal of helping students develop clinical judgment skills and multi-patient prioritization. The experience includes pre-work, virtual simulation, guided reflection questions, and live performance feedback.
Amount: $21,128.96
Program: Practical Nursing
LCCTC Campus: Health Sciences
Project Title: Sim2Grow’s medication administration training solution includes integrated bedside medication administration with barcoding and electronic administration. It includes medication administration tags, barcode scanning of patients and medication with a cordless scanner, and an electronic medical record on a new iPad.
Amount: $13,210
Instructor: Rachel Sprecher
Program: Dental Assistant
LCCTC Campus: Willow Street
Project Title: Intraoral cameras for dental operatories would allow students to gain hands-on experience with modern diagnostic tools, preparing them for real-world clinical settings. By practicing with these cameras, students can develop the skills to capture clear, detailed images that are crucial for patient assessment and treatment planning. Additionally, using intraoral cameras in the lab helps students understand how to effectively communicate with patients and explain oral health conditions visually.
Amount: $23,229.76
Instructor: TOTAL
Amount: $74,511.64

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