From the Principal's Desk
Dear Career Tech Families,
We have completed our first month of school, and students and staff are settling into their routines at Career Tech! Over the past month, we also completed our tornado, fire, and evacuation drills to help everyone practice our safety procedures.
Parent-teacher conferences are this week on Wednesday, October 7, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. No appointment is needed! Families are welcome to stop in anytime during that window to meet with their child’s teacher, discuss progress, and ask questions.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
Mrs. Pringle
Principal/ CTE Director
William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
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Dear Career Tech Families,
Welcome to a new school year at William D. Ford Career-Technical Center! I am excited to begin my first year serving as principal and look forward to partnering with our students, families, staff, and community throughout the year.
Our goal at Career Tech is to provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for success beyond high school—whether their next step is college, a skilled trade, an apprenticeship, the military, or entering the workforce. Along the way, we want students to develop not only strong technical skills, but also the professionalism, responsibility, confidence, and work ethic that will help them succeed wherever their path takes them.
Communication and partnership with families are an important part of that work. Through our newsletters, we will share important reminders, upcoming events, program highlights, student accomplishments, and opportunities to stay connected with all that is happening at Career Tech.
We are looking forward to a great year of learning, growth, and opportunity. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your student’s journey. I am excited about what we will accomplish together!
Welcome to a new school year at the William D. Ford Career Technical Center!
It is an honor and a privilege to introduce myself as your new Principal/Director. My name is Deena Pringle, and I am incredibly excited to begin this journey alongside our students, families, staff, and community partners. I look forward to building strong relationships, celebrating student success, and continuing the proud tradition of preparing students for college, careers, and life beyond high school.
Welcome back to all our students! As we left for our break, I observed an incredible atmosphere filled with love, smiles, and an undeniable sense of community. Celebrating earned credentials, completed projects, and newly acquired skills showcases the vibrant journey we have collectively embarked upon this semester. The positive energy radiating from our students and their outstanding achievements is nothing short of inspiring and is a true testament to the power of education.
I am immensely proud of our students for not just meeting expectations but for surpassing them with remarkable determination. Their success is firmly anchored in the unwavering love, support, and enthusiasm from their teachers and classmates. The meaningful conversations and excitement they share with those who matter are pivotal to this growth.
Seeing students bring cherished recipes made with family members for our community celebrations was a powerful reminder of their creativity and community spirit. Their eagerness to share their creations and the stories behind them demonstrates their strong connections and appreciation for one another. Celebrating the unique qualities of our students is what makes Ford Tech special, and I am honored to witness this dynamic spirit.
As we move into the second half of the school year, I am truly inspired by how far we’ve come, and I am confident in what lies ahead. Our future expectations are not just aspirations; they are becoming a reality!
Kind regards!
Stephanie Bigelow, M.A., L.P.C.
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Event: FIRE UP YOUR FUTURE
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 6-8 PM
36455 Marquette ˜ Westland MI 48185
JOIN US TO:
- Explore high skill, high wage, high demand careers
- Tour our state-of-the-art facility
- Meet our instructors with program specific industry experience
- Come see examples of award winning student work
- Explore various career pathways and post-secondary options