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School Participation

Students Accepted

Yearly Internships

Industry Instructors

Reid McCord

HVACR & Mechanical Systems Instructor
“My journey in the HVAC industry began in 2016 when I joined a small HVAC company during my high school years. It didn't take long for me to realize my passion for the construction industry, so I made the decision to dual enroll in college to fully immerse myself in this field. I received my degree in HVACR from Gadsden State Community College in 2019. I became a licensed HVAC contractor for the state of Alabama in 2022. Over the last three years, I've been deeply involved in the residential, commercial, and industrial areas, focusing on the installation and servicing of HVAC equipment. I've always had a desire to give back to this industry, and ACT has made that possible for me.”
Wade Sharpe

Commercial Electrical Construction Instructor
“I started in construction right after high school, have over 28 years of electrical experience through multiple contractors. I enrolled into trade school apprenticeship program then became a Licensed Journeyman, now an Electrical Contractor I have now been a Certified Electrical Instructor for levels 1 thru 4 for over 5 years. I worked on a variety of projects from schools, jails, water treatment plants, FBI, Missile Defense, NASA among many others throughout the years.”

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On-Site Education

Tosha Banks

Counselor
“I've dedicated my career to education and leadership, with roles as a special education teacher and high school counselor in Morgan County Schools. I hold a B.S. in Special Education from Athens State, an M.Ed. in School Counseling, and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of West Alabama. Outside of work, I'm happily married to a teacher and coach, and we have two sports-loving boys. My passion in Career and Technical Education (CTE) is helping students find meaningful employment, particularly in the commercial construction industry, through my work at ACT.”
Haynes Riddle

Education Director
“I've dedicated my career to education and leadership, holding roles as a Career Tech Administrator, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and Career Tech Consultant within Cullman City and Cullman County Schools. My experience in education began as an Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor in Cullman County, where I also managed a small part-time construction company for several years. My educational journey includes earning a B.S. in Agriscience Education from Auburn University, M.Ed. and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. What I find most fulfilling in the field of Career and Technical Education is facilitating students' entry into the workforce. I'm particularly grateful for the opportunity at ACT to help numerous students secure gainful employment in the commercial construction industry.”

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