The Careers in ACTion / Inquizikids publication is a partnership between The Herald and the School District of Manatee County. You can find more information about The Herald and the Newspaper In Education programs here.
The Careers in ACTion page appears Wednesdays in the Bradenton Herald and features programs and personalities from the ACT Department including some of our specific career academies and their activities. This page will complement the efforts of the Careers in ACTion television production to be showcased on EDV-TV (click here). Both the TV show and the Bradenton Herald publication showcase the great things happening in our programs.
July 7, 2010 | Career Pathways
June 30, 2010 | Manatee High School | The IDEA Center | Joe Orr
June 23, 2010 | Manatee High School | Healthcare A Foundation For A Future | Mrs. Barbara Lane
June 16, 2010 | Hawa's Story | Stu Bergmann and Diane Roberts
June 2, 2010 | Take Stock in Children: Scholarships, Mentors and Hope
May 26, 2010 | Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) | Childcare Apprenticeship | Mrs. Sandra McCarthy
May 12, 2010 | Harllee Middle School | Engineering by Design™ (EbD) | Mr. Quintin Jones
April 28, 2010 | Sugg Middle School (SMS) | Middle School Engineers | Mr. Kyle Holbrook
April 21, 2010 | Manatee High School (MHS) | TV Production | Mr. Chris Potter
April 14, 2010 | Bayshore High School (BHS) | Pre-Engineering Academy | Mrs. Martha Proulx
March 31, 2010 | Braden River High School | Industry Certifications | Mr. John Frank
March 24, 2010 Braden River High School | Science Technology and Health Academy
March 17, 2010 | Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) | Working Hard, Starting Over | Mr. Bob Thayer
March 10, 2010 | Southeast High School (SEHS) | Celebrating FFA | Mr. Mike Buckley
February 24, 2010 | Southeast High School’s | Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Academy
February 17, 2010 | Nolan Middle School (NMS) HOSA | Mrs. Pam Rahn and Mrs. Michelle Boculac
February 10, 2010 | College Credit and Career Connection | Career Pathways
February 3, 2010 | Bayshore High School (BHS) | Business Academy
January 27, 2010 | Nolan Middle School (NMS) | Technology Education | Justin Devine
January 20, 2010 | Palmetto High School | Early Childhood
Education (ECE) Academy
January 13, 2010 | Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) | Agriscience | Mrs. Sheryl Wingard
January 6, 2010 | Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) | Public Service and Health Academy
December 30, 2009 | Learning Life Skills | Braden River Middle School (BRMS) | Mrs. Jill Bergeron
December 24, 2009 | Are You a Mover, Shaker, and Risk Taker? | MTI | Mr. W. R. Davis
December 9, 2009 | Academy of Medical Arts and Sciences at Manatee High School
December 2, 2009 | Palmetto High School Agriscience Academy
November 25, 2009 | Central High School Success Academy
November 18, 2009 | Take Stock In Children (TSIC)
November 10, 2009 | Giving Students a Second Chance | Mr. Stewart Bergman
November 4, 2009 | Need a Career? Try Health Care—Right Here at MTI | Mrs. Sharon Reifenrath
October 28, 2009 | Academy of Business and International Studies | LRHS | Mrs. Lori Kish
October 21, 2009 | Students + Spirit = CTSO Leadership Rally!
October 14, 2009 | Sugg Middle School–Family and Consumer Science | Mrs. Susan Lestock
September 30, 2009 | MTI Automotive Technology Six Things Every Driver Should Know | Mr. Pat Nanney
September 23, 2009 | Trivia, Facts, and Random Agriscience | Haile | Mrs. Karen Ciemniecki
September 16, 2009 | The Technical Art of Stagecraft | LRHS | Mrs. Roxane Caravan
September 9, 2009 | Bridge Basics | Johnson | Mrs. Suzanne Jarrel
September 2, 2009 | Tech Prep | Mrs. Carol Lewis
August 26, 2009 | Law Enforcement | Mr. Paul Redecha
August 19, 2009| Smoking? You’re taking a toxic chemical bath | MTI | Mrs. Theresa Scott,
August 12, 2009| Grow Up? Me? Family Dynamics in a Challenging World | PHS | Mrs. Joanne Bailey
August 5, 2009| Going Global: The Culture of Spices | MHS | Chef Suzette Marguette
July 29, 2009 | MTI Does It Again SkillsUSA National Championships
July 22, 2009 | Summer Work Experience Employment Program (SWEEP) Pays Off | Ms. Sandy Craig
July 15, 2009 | Marketing Principles: Influence Yourself | SEHS | Ms. Darla Donaldson-Abel
July 8, 2009 | Computing for College and Careers | BHS | Ms. Patti Bouwer
July 1, 2009 | Computer Connections: The Network | MTI | Mr. Tom Howell
June 24, 2009 | What are Industry Certifications?
June 17, 2009 | Seeing Eye-To-Eye on Eye Care | MTI | Ms. Tiffany Bustle
June 10, 2009 | Commercial Art: Creativity that Sells | BRHS | Mr. Bill Ferrell
June 3, 2009 | Get Technical. Get Paid | LMS | Mrs. Laura Gonzales
May 27, 2009 | Healthier Hair For A More Beautiful You | MTI | Mrs. Judy Millard
May 20, 2009 | Take Stock In Children | Starloe Galletta
May 13, 2009 | Get A Computing Advantage | PHS | Mrs. Darlyne Brown-Lott
May 6, 2009 | Go Green | BCMS | Mr. Lon St. John
April 29, 2009 | Get Ready To Work
April 22, 2009 | Automotive Technology | MTI | Cecil Trubo
April 15, 2009 | Using the Web to Search for Jobs | SEHS | Ms. Brandy Braver, Mr. Towann Jenkins
April 8, 2009 | A Key to Computing for College and Careers | BRHS | Ms. Christy Goehring
April 1, 2009 | Bridges: The Art and Science of Structural Engineering | SMS | Mr. Chuck Routhier
March 25, 2009 | Medical Administrative Specialist | MTI | Ms. Judy Hangartner
March 18, 2009 | Agriscience Specialties | BCMS | Ms. Alicia Sears
March 11, 2009 | TV, Techno, and Tomorrow | BRHS | Ms. Abby Toole
March 4, 2009 | Chartacter Counts in the Workplace and World | MHS | Mr. Dennis Stallard
February 25, 2009 Fire Safety and Prevention | MTI | Mr. Larry Swartz
February 18, 2009 | TechPrep Career Pathway | Ms. Carol Lewis
February 11, 2009 | The Root of the Matter | BRHS | Mr. Greg Egan
February 4, 2009 | Industrial Technology & Mechanical Drafting | MTI | Mr. Bob Williams
January 28, 2009 | Communications Technology | BCMS | Mr. Nathaniel Bostic
January 21, 2009 | Maybe, Baby...or Maybe Not | LRHS | Ms. Lori Pike
January 14, 2009 | Networking...Who do you know? | BRHS | Ms. Christie Gionfriddo, Ms. Kelli Kennedy
January 7, 2009 | Esthetician Program | MTI | Ms. Anna Golub
December 31, 2008 | Time Management | LRHS | Ms. Judy Bodmer
December 24, 2008 | Beefy Business | PHS | Ms. Julie Tillett
December 17, 2008 | The Science of Speed | NMS | Mr. Joel Kaplan
December 10, 2008 | Take Stock In Children New Scholars and Mentors Issue
December 3, 2008 | Keeping Food Clean and Safe | MTI | Chef Garry Colpitts
November 26, 2008 | Bayshore High School Career and Academic Advisors | Ms. Kreiling, Mrs. Roberts
November 19, 2008 | Florida's Ready To Work Program
November 12, 2008 | From Zero To Three | PHS | Ms. Hope Goodwin
November 5, 2008 | Character Counts - Ask Any Cop | MTI | Lt. Patrick Proudler
October 29, 2008 | Making Better Memories: Videotaping Tips | MHS | Ms. Heather Gillman
October 22, 2008 | Students Get Pumped for CTSO Leadership Rally
October 15, 2008 | Community Partnerships Link Careers to Students with Disabilities
October 8, 2008 | Thinking of Dropping Out? | PHS | Mrs. Lynda Elkin, Ms. Millie Torres
October 1, 2008 | Decoding the Internet Mystery | MTI | Ms. Vera Bourenina
September 17, 2008 | Fonts, Fonts, Fonts | BHS | Ms. Madeleine Ross
September 10, 2008 | Marine Careers - Oceans of Possibilities | MTI | Mr. David Stinnette
September 3, 2008 | The Science of Milk | LMS | Ms. Kim Lough
August 27, 2008 | Hemodialysis Program | MTI | Mr. Ernest Waguespack
August 20, 2008 | Give An Inch, Take A Mile | BRHS | Mr. Jim MacDonald
August 13, 2008 | Choices, Questions, and Answers | LRHS | Mrs. Michelle Todoroff, Mr. Vito Bararo
August 6, 2008 | Broadcasting The News | Yatrik Solanki | SEHS | Mr. Bob Burwell
July 30, 2008 | What Is Forensic Medicine | Devan Cheaves | MHS | Ms. Laura Sollenberger
July 23, 2008 | Who's Who On The Surgical Team | MTI | Jorge Gonzalez | Ms. Diane Mathe
July 9, 2008 | Take Stock In Children | Claudia Gutierres | Ms. Judi Cotignola
July 2, 2008 | GPS And The New Treasure Hunting | LMS | Devin Bloome | Ms. Patricia Booth
June 25, 2008 | The Buzz On Honey Bees | Haile | Theresa Simunovic | Ms. Susan Graham
June 18, 2008 | Advisory Councils
June 11, 2008 | Two Sides Of The Career Equation | MTI | Jamie Gregorich | Dr. Mary Cantrell
June 4, 2008 | Culinary Secrets | SEHS | Michael Costello | Chef Bert Sagnola
May 28, 2008 | Personal Inventory | BRHS | Mr. Bill Gaynor
May 21, 2008 | Serving The Public | LRHS | Ms. Carol Jensen
May 14, 2008 | Nursing | MTI | Ms. Theresa Scott
May 7, 2008 | Money: Get Smart | BHS | Ms. Janet Dominis
April 30, 2008 | Up, Up And Away | Freedom Elementary | Ms. Debbie Smith
April 23, 2008 | What Do You Want To Do ? | MTI | Ms. Vickie Miller
April 16, 2008 | Ready To Work
April 9, 2008 | Young Entrepreneurs | PHS | Mr. Mike Ingram
April 2, 2008 | Smile | MTI | Ms. Kimberly Bland
March 26, 2008 | Kids In the Kitchen | BHS | Ms. Claudine Terry
March 19, 2008 | Medical Assistants | MTI | Ms. Jane Arnoldi
March 12, 2008 | Smaller Learning Communities Downsize The Learning Environment
March 5, 2008 | What's Up With Podcasting | BCMS | Richard Platt
February 27, 2008 | Tech Prep: Earn College Credits In High School
February 21, 2008 | Agriscience and FFA | NMS | Ms. Stefani Heidenthal
February 13, 2008 | What Is The GED ? | MTI | Dr. Linda Bakonyi
February 6, 2008 | Digital Design | LRHS | Ms. Kari Reddish
January 30, 2008 | ESE Transition Program Giving Back | KMS | Mr. Jim Comkowycz
January 23, 2008 | A Healthier You | KMS | Mr. Jon Syre
January 16, 2008 | Plumbing For The Future | MTI | Mr. John Kenney
January 9, 2008 | Skyscrapers: Architectural Wonders | BRMS | Ms. Kirsten Lawlor
January 2, 2008 | Massage Therapy | MTI | Ms. Nancie Yonker
December 26, 2007 | Architectural Styles Of Houses In America | MTI | Mr. Ralph Vincent
December 19, 2007 | MTI Offers New Option To Job Seekers | MTI | Dr. Dianne Perry
December 12, 2007 | Learn To Earn In Adult Education | MTI | Ms. Linda Agresta
December 5, 2007 | Every Gamer's Dream Job | HMS | Ms. Pamela Platt
November 28, 2007 | Engineering By Design | MES | Ms. Cheryl McGrew
November 21, 2007 | Take Stock In Children Gives Thanks
November 14, 2007 | Marine Technology – Stay Safe On Our Waterways | MTI | Mr. Kelly Ewing
November 7, 2007 | Transition – Making Your Way Beyond High School | MHS | Ms. Tracey Swart’s
October 31, 2007 | TV Production Behind Every Commercial | PHS | Mr. Nino Fabiano
October 24, 2007 | Migrant Student Face Challenges | MTI | Esperanza Gamboa
October 17, 2007 | CTSO Leadership Event
October 10, 2007 | What Makes A Magazine | SEHS | Randy Funderburke
October 3, 2007 | They Do More Then Drive – They’re Saving Lives | MTI | J.M. Flanagan
September 26, 2007 | Tech Prep | Ms. Carol Lewis and Ms. Joyce Kreger
September 19, 2007 | The Mystery Of Flight | NMS | Ms. Teresa Lawrence
September 12, 2007 | Teachers As Students: No Teacher Left Behind
September 5, 2007 | The Machining Industry | MTI | Mr. David Grenier
August 29, 2007 | What Are Career Academies
August 22, 2007 | Microchips: Agriculture + Science = Agriscience | BRHS | Ms. Danielle Dimon
August 15, 2007 | The World Is Waiting | MTI | Ms. Linda Owens
August 8, 2007 | It’s A Busy Business World | BCMS | Mr. John LaBelle
August 1, 2007 | Summer Work Experience | SEHS | Ms. Meredith McArthur
July 25, 2007 | Advisory Councils
July 18, 2007 | Take Stock In Children
July 4, 2007 | Medical Assisting And Other Health Care Careers | MTI | Ms. Jane Arnoldi
June 27, 2007 | Smaller Learning Communities
June 20, 2007 | Calling Future Nurses! | MTI | Ms. Theresa Scott
June 13, 2007 | Top Reasons Why Employers Reject Applicants | BHS | Mr. Cliff Essig
June 6, 2007 | What Is An EMT? | MTI | Ms. Marilyn Snow Ingold
May 30, 2007 | International Business Etiquette | LRHS | Dr. Bobbi Colson
May 20, 2007 | Leading The Way To Education | PHS | Ms. Lynda Elkin
May 16, 2007 | CTSO State Winners
May 9, 2007 | Criminal Justice Academy | MTI | Mr. Don McGowan
April 11, 2007 | Employability Skills | Mr. Stewart Bergmann
April 4, 2007 | Sports Marketing | SEHS | Dr. Mary Thompson
March 28, 2007 | Fire Science | MTI | Mr. Larry Swartz
March 14, 2007 | Nail Specialty For Licensure | MTI | Ms. Brenda Ayers
March 7, 2007 | Marketing | LRHS | Mr. Bob Jankins
February 28, 2007 | Project InVEST | PHS | Ms. Gayle Twitty
February 21, 2007 | You Are What You Eat | KMS | Ms. Millie Torres
February 14, 2007 | Career Pathways | Ms. Janice Mee
February 7, 2007 | Project Lead The Way | BHS | Mr. Charles Heister
January 31, 2007 | Skin Care Specialist | MTI | Ms. Anna Golub
January 24, 2007 | Business | HMS | Ms. Joy Voelkel
January 17, 2007 | Take Stock In Children
January 10, 2007 | Culinary Arts | MTI | Ms. Suzette Marquette
January 3, 2007 | Online Communities | LRHS | Ms. Lori Kish
December 27, 2006 | Barbering | MTI | Ms. Linda Francis
December 20, 2006 | Justice For All | BHS | Ms. Bonnie Condor
December 13, 2006 | Automotive Industry | MTI | Mr. Gary Denoon
December 6, 2006 | SMS | Mr. David Sheppard | Bridge Basics
November 29, 2006 | Advisory Councils | Ms. Carol Lewis
November 22, 2006 | Color Your World | Ms. Joan Stencik
November 15, 2006 | 8th Grade Connection
November 8, 2006 | CPR, First Aid and OSHA | MTI | Ms. Teresa Herbst, Ms. Michelle Meluch
November 1, 2006 | Choosing The Right College | SEHS | Ms. Cindy Rees
October 25, 2006 | Take Stock In Children | Ms. Sharon Albrecht, Ms. Diana Dill
October 18, 2006 | Business Technology | LMS | Ms. Vana Meyers
October 11, 2006 | Child Care | MTI | Ms. Claudine Terry
October 4, 2006 | Diversified Career Technology | LRHS | Ms. Melissa Gagnon
September 20, 2006 | Accounting | BRHS | Ms. Bette J. Brown
September 13, 2006 | Computer Networking | MTI | Mr. Tom Howell, Mr. Chuck Rothier
September 6, 2006 | Technology Education | HMS | Mr. Justin Erickson
August 30, 2006 | Advisory Councils | Ms. Carol Lewis
August 23, 2006 | Entrepreneurs | PHS | Ms. Gayle Twitty
August 16, 2006 | Tech Prep | Ms. Kelli Kennedy
August 9, 2006 | Business Technology | MTI | Ms. Sheryl Griggy, Ms. Linda Rio, Mr. Jim Higley
August 2, 2006 | TSA, HOSA, and FBLA
July 19, 2006 | Academics | Ms. Angie Grasberger
July 12, 2006 | Academics | Ms. Angie Grasberger
June 28, 2006 | Technology Education | BRHS | Mr. Gil Burlew
June 21, 2006 | Keeping Cool | MTI | Mr. John Ferraro
June 14, 2006 | Agriscience Careers From A-to-Z | BRHS | Ms. Deb Alwin
June 7, 2006 | Exploring Alternative Energy | BRMS | Mr. Justine Devine
May 24, 2006 | ESOL At MTI | MTI | Dr. Eve Fetzek
May 17, 2006 | CTE Community Support | JMS | Mr. Holis Bostic
May 10, 2006 | Early Childhood Education | LRHS | Ms. Elaine Bowling
April 26, 2006 | Patient Care Assistant | MTI | Ms. Diane Mathe
April 19, 2006 | Digital Communications | HMS | Mr. Ryan Bremmer
April 12, 2006 | EMT | NMS | Ms. Delena Jeffers
March 29, 2006 | Massage Therapy | MTI | Mr. Graham Rae
March 15, 2006 | Creativity Cooking | HMS | Ms. Patti Hartman
March 1, 2006 | Automotive | MTI | Mr. Cecil Trumbo
February 15, 2006 | Culinary | SEHS | Chef Mike Niewodoski
February 1, 2006 | Plumbing | MTI | Mr. John D. Kennedy
January 18, 2006 | Technology Education | BRHS | Mr. Gil Burlew
January 4, 2006 | Welding | MTI | Mr. Alan Angel
December 21, 2005 | TV Production | SEHS | Mr. Mike Sanders
November 30, 2005 | Family & Consumer Science | BHS | Ms. Wendy Holden
November 16, 2005 | Esthetician and Nail Care | MTI | Ms. Judy Millard
November 9, 2005 | Robotics | HMS| Mr. Don Davis
November 2, 2005 | Communications Technology | BRHS | Mr. Dan Crumpler
October 19, 2005 | Medical Coder/Biller | MTI | Ms. Sherry Mashburn
October 12, 2005 | Business Technology | PHS | Ms. Sally Rikard
September 21, 2005 | Boat and Yacht Repair | MTI | Mr. Mike Hirshberg
September 7, 2005 | Fashion | SEHS | Ms. Elaine Neuenschwander
August 24, 2005 | Tech and Criminal Justice | MTI | Officer Andy Glenn
August 10, 2005 | Technology Education | NMS | Mr. Bill Kebler
August 3, 2005 | Entrepreneurs and Apprentice | BRMS | Ms. Nicole Gulsby
July 13, 2005 | Speakers Bureau | JMS
June 29, 2005 | Dental Assisting | MTI | Dr. Gy Yatros
June 22, 2005 | Teacher Workshops
May 25, 2005 | Work Skills | MTI | Ms. Michelle Meluch
May 11, 2005 | Be Your Own Boss | BHS | Ms. Lil Maddox
April 27, 2005 | Child Care | MTI | Ms. Denise Jordan
April 13, 2005 | Dentistry/Medical Academy | MHS | Ms. Laura Sollenberger
March 30, 2005 | Marine Service Technology | MTI | Mr. Kelly Ewing
March 16, 2005 | Design | SEHS | Mr. Ray Weiland III
March 2, 2005 | Entertaining with Electronics | MTI | Ms. Wendy Sheehan
February 16, 2005 | It is a Pig Life | PHS | Ms. Deb Alwin
February 2, 2005 | Travelers Have Personality | MTI | Ms. Linda Owens
January 19, 2005 | Recycling Detective | LRHS | Mr. Greg McGrew and Mr. Steve Harvey
January 5, 2005 | Carpentry and Building Construction | MTI | Mr. David Sell
December 22, 2004 | Standing Out | PHS | Mr. Bob Spahr
December 8, 2004 | Electricity and the Light Bulb | MTI | Mr. William Icely
November 24, 2004 | TV Production | BHS | Ms. Ann Kauffman
November 10, 2004 | Drafting | MTI | Mr. Bob Williams and Myron Dennis
October 27, 2004 | Bridges | MHS | Mr. Joe Orr, Mr. Jeff Sharp, Mr. DeWayne Fintel
October 13, 2004 | Internet and Web Design | MTI | Ms. Vera Bourenina
September 29, 2004 | Agriscience | SEHS | Mr. Mike Buckley
September 15, 2004 | Culinary Arts | MTI | Chef Suzette Marquette
September 1, 2004 | Televison Production | LRHS | Mr. Bryon Stedman
August 18, 2004 | Dental Assisting | MTI | Ms. Kathy Matthews
August 11, 2004 | Engineering Technology | HMS
July 21, 2004 | Criminal Justice | MTI | Mr. Andy Glenn
July 14, 2004 | Family and Consumer Science | HMS | Ms. Colleen Keip
July 7, 2004 | Family and Consumer Science | MHS | Ms. Nancy Acton
June 23, 2004 | Prescription Drugs and Nursing | MTI | Ms. Sharon Herman
June 9, 2004 | Agriscience | LRHS | Mr. Dave Jackson, Mr Daniel Bryan-Beachler
May 26, 2004 | Machinist | MTI | Mr. David Grenier
May 12, 2004 | Project Lead the Way | BHS | Mr. Tim Estep
April 28, 2004 | Saving Lives Every Day | MTI | Mr. Jim Cena
April 21, 2004 | Tech Prep | Ms. Kelli Kennedy
April 7, 2004 | Pet Ownership and Animal Care | LMS| Ms. Marie Chirico
March 17, 2004 | Manatee County Academies
#20- March 3, 2004 | Adult, Career and Technical Advisory Councils
#19- February 18, 2004 | Information Education | JMS | Ms. Gretta Sancho
#18- February 4, 2004 | Problem Solving | HMS | Mr. Brian Stevens
#17- January 28, 2004 | FCCLA | KMS | Ms. Millie Torres
#16- January 21, 2004 | 100th Anniversary of Flying | BRMS | Ms. Adriana Radigan
#15- December 24, 2003 | Solar and Power Energy | MES | Mr. Don Davis
#14- November 19, 2003 | Agriscience | LMS | Ms. Kimberley Lough
#13- November 5, 2003 | Volunteering | SMS
#12- October 15, 2003 | Science and Agriculture | HMS | Mr. Adam Bagget
#11- October 1, 2003 | Newton's First Law | KMS | Mr. John Baldwin
#10- September 17, 2003 | Service Learning | BRMS | Ms. Jill Bergeron
#9- September 3, 2003 | Worm Composting | LMS | Ms. Kimberley Lough
#8- August 20, 2003 | Deoxyribonucleic Acid | SMS | Mr. Dan Crumpler
#7- August 6, 2003 | Hydrologic Cycle | HMS | Mr. Bill Kebler
#6- July 23, 2003 | Investigative Reporter | JMS | Ms. Elaine Waldron
#5- July 9, 2003 | Laws of Physics | HMS | Ms. Linda Chambers
#4- June 25, 2003 | Family and Consumer Science | SMS | Ms. Susan Lestock
#3- June 11, 2003 | Business Technology | HMS | Ms. Vicki Cunningham
#2- May 28, 2003 | Family and Consumer Science | KMS | Ms. Frankie Murdoch
#1- May 14, 2003 | Business Technology Education | BRMS | Ms. Nicole Gulsby |
