serves as Pinellas County Job Corps Center’s Carpentry instructor. For over 30 years, James has worked in the carpentry industry on numerous high-profile jobs, including Citi Field, Hard Rock Café and the World Trade Center. James is a U.S. Navy veteran and has been a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for 20 years. He holds certifications in OSHA, scaffolding, aerial scissor lift, UBC journeyman, blueprint reading, solid surface, and first aid and CPR.

has been the Plumbing instructor at the Pinellas County Job Corps Center since 2019. As a Job Corps graduate, he feels privileged to train students to become future leaders on the frontline of the plumbing industry. Pedro’s professional background includes certification as a technical education professional, journeyman plumber and OSHA-certified trainer, with expertise in aerial lift, forklift and OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout procedures.

, Certified Nurse Assistant instructor, has been a registered nurse for over 16 years. Her areas of expertise include labor and delivery, surgical services, and emergency care. Je’re served as a frontline health care first responder during the COVID-19 global pandemic working across the state of Florida. She enjoys teaching Pinellas County Job Corps Center students the necessary skills to care for the most vulnerable through quality nursing assistant care.

, Medical Administrative Assistant instructor, brings more than 20 years of medical office experience and a degree in medical assisting to Pinellas County Job Corps Center. Anita is passionate about making learning fun for her students and helping them gain confidence prior to entering the workforce.

is Pinellas County Job Corps Center’s Pharmacy Technician and CPR instructor, as well as the head basketball coach. Marion was born in Charlotte, N.C. Prior to working at Pinellas County Job Corps, Marion was employed at Walgreens as a manager and a pharmacy technician. He is a dedicated instructor and professional who advocates for his students and ensures they are prepared to enter the workforce and be successful.

has been a Certified Medical Assistant instructor at Pinellas County Job Corps Center for over a decade. She graduated as a medical assistant and holds multiple associate degrees in science and psychology. Cheryl has worked in medical billing for more than 15 years and is a certified medical administrative assistant, electronic health records specialist, billing and coding specialist, and professional coder.

has been an Electrical instructor at Pinellas County Job Corps Center for over 12 years. He is a master electrician and an OSHA-certified trainer, with expertise in aerial lift and forklift. Arthur enjoys teaching and training students to become future journeyman electricians.  

, Career Pathway instructor, also has previously served as Test of Adult Basic Education administrator and scheduling clerk at Dayton Job Corps Center. Her professional background includes working in the customer service field in the following industries: nonprofit, education, radio and television broadcast, and government. Ebony has an associate degree in communication and enjoys being a resource to her community.

is a Career Preparation instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. Her educational background is in organizational leadership. Chanelle enjoys making a change in students’ lives and helping them with the first step of creating their futures.

is a full-time Career Preparation instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in educational studies. Teaching at many different educational levels, she brings valuable experience to the Career Prep classroom.