Whittier Tech’s March Alumni Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the Poet’s Inn Restaurant on campus. This month’s discussion will focus on cooperative education and the many ways alumni and community partners can support and engage with Whittier Tech’s Co op Program.
If you are interested in learning more about how cooperative education connects students with real world experience and career pathways, we invite you to join the conversation. Cookies, coffee, and water will be provided.
Questions may be directed to Tia Gerber, Director of Community Partnerships, at tgerber@whittiertech.org.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
If you are interested in learning more about how cooperative education connects students with real world experience and career pathways, we invite you to join the conversation. Cookies, coffee, and water will be provided.
Questions may be directed to Tia Gerber, Director of Community Partnerships, at tgerber@whittiertech.org.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Whittier Tech dental assisting students brought confidence and curiosity to the Yankee Dental Conference in Boston last Thursday. Sophomores and juniors dressed to impress as they explored vendor exhibits, connected with industry professionals, and tested cutting edge dental products before they even hit the market.
With instructors Caitlin Deveau, Tish Costa, and Ashley Rodriguez by their side, students experienced firsthand what a future in dental assisting can look like.
The momentum continued Friday when Caitlin Deveau and Tish Costa returned for a hands on Orthodontic Assisting course, bringing new techniques and real world knowledge straight back to the classroom.
That is career readiness in action.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
With instructors Caitlin Deveau, Tish Costa, and Ashley Rodriguez by their side, students experienced firsthand what a future in dental assisting can look like.
The momentum continued Friday when Caitlin Deveau and Tish Costa returned for a hands on Orthodontic Assisting course, bringing new techniques and real world knowledge straight back to the classroom.
That is career readiness in action.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
✨ Alumni Connection: Robert Kedian, Marketing and Business Technology, Class of 2015 ✨
Robert Kedian returned to Whittier Tech as a substitute teacher, bringing his professional background in retail management into a new chapter in education. The skills and confidence he first developed through the Marketing and Business Technology program helped him navigate career change and pursue his goal of becoming a licensed educator who can guide students in business, marketing, and technology.
Robert reflects on how Whittier continues to shape his future:
“Whittier provided me with the skills and foundation to be successful. Prior to joining the education field, I was in retail management for over 10 years. Now I am going back to school to obtain my degree to become a licensed educator in Marketing and Business Technology.”
#WeAreWhittierTech
Robert Kedian returned to Whittier Tech as a substitute teacher, bringing his professional background in retail management into a new chapter in education. The skills and confidence he first developed through the Marketing and Business Technology program helped him navigate career change and pursue his goal of becoming a licensed educator who can guide students in business, marketing, and technology.
Robert reflects on how Whittier continues to shape his future:
“Whittier provided me with the skills and foundation to be successful. Prior to joining the education field, I was in retail management for over 10 years. Now I am going back to school to obtain my degree to become a licensed educator in Marketing and Business Technology.”
#WeAreWhittierTech
✨ National School Counseling Week ✨
Feb. 2–6 is National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who help our students navigate academic choices, personal growth, and future pathways. This year’s theme, School Counselors Amplify Student Success, reflects the essential role this team plays in supporting every learner at Whittier Tech.
We are grateful for our School Counseling Department and the many ways they guide, advocate, and champion our students each day.
Department Head of School Counseling and Admissions
Jill Karatkewicz
School Counselors
Andy Alsup
Michelle Catena
Lee Gastonguay
Rachael Rossi
School Adjustment Counselors
Andy Bonifacio
Deborah Costello
Heather Sweeney
School Psychologists
Lillian Levesque
Dr. Ian Whitney
Confidential Administrative Assistant
Lisa Zappala
Thank you for amplifying student success and helping shape bright futures. 💙
#WeAreWhittierTech #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
Feb. 2–6 is National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who help our students navigate academic choices, personal growth, and future pathways. This year’s theme, School Counselors Amplify Student Success, reflects the essential role this team plays in supporting every learner at Whittier Tech.
We are grateful for our School Counseling Department and the many ways they guide, advocate, and champion our students each day.
Department Head of School Counseling and Admissions
Jill Karatkewicz
School Counselors
Andy Alsup
Michelle Catena
Lee Gastonguay
Rachael Rossi
School Adjustment Counselors
Andy Bonifacio
Deborah Costello
Heather Sweeney
School Psychologists
Lillian Levesque
Dr. Ian Whitney
Confidential Administrative Assistant
Lisa Zappala
Thank you for amplifying student success and helping shape bright futures. 💙
#WeAreWhittierTech #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
Hands On Learning in Action 💄
Grade 10 Cosmetology students are preparing for an upcoming esthetics skills competition by practicing essential techniques, including skin preparation and makeup application. Under the guidance of instructor Tara McDonald, students are building both technical precision and professional confidence as they refine their craft.
Students featured include Grisciela Chavez, Jaelyn Furtado, Khadijah Johnson, Vienna Mourikis McCarthy, Amber Paronich, Kailanie Vazquez, Fraimely Tejeda, and Jasmine Soto.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Grade 10 Cosmetology students are preparing for an upcoming esthetics skills competition by practicing essential techniques, including skin preparation and makeup application. Under the guidance of instructor Tara McDonald, students are building both technical precision and professional confidence as they refine their craft.
Students featured include Grisciela Chavez, Jaelyn Furtado, Khadijah Johnson, Vienna Mourikis McCarthy, Amber Paronich, Kailanie Vazquez, Fraimely Tejeda, and Jasmine Soto.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Celebrating CTE Month at Whittier Tech 🙌
At Whittier Tech, high school is about more than a diploma. Through The Whittier Way, we combine rigorous academics with Career and Technical Education to prepare students for college, careers, and life beyond graduation.
Whether students plan to attend college, enter the workforce, take over a family business, or serve our country, Whittier Tech provides the skills and knowledge to move forward with confidence.
This February, we recognize Career and Technical Education Month and the impact CTE has on student success every day.
#CTEMonth #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
At Whittier Tech, high school is about more than a diploma. Through The Whittier Way, we combine rigorous academics with Career and Technical Education to prepare students for college, careers, and life beyond graduation.
Whether students plan to attend college, enter the workforce, take over a family business, or serve our country, Whittier Tech provides the skills and knowledge to move forward with confidence.
This February, we recognize Career and Technical Education Month and the impact CTE has on student success every day.
#CTEMonth #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
A little care goes a long way. 💗
Mrs. Picanso’s Junior Cosmetology students continue their meaningful visits to AdviniaCare, offering residents relaxing manicures once each term. To make the visit even more special, residents also received Valentine’s cards created by Mrs. Picanso’s Peer to Peer Club. Moments like these reflect the power of connection, care, and community.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
📢 Early Release Reminder
Whittier Tech will dismiss at 10:44 AM on Friday, January 30. Students will follow the Week 1 schedule, Periods 5-8.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Whittier Tech will dismiss at 10:44 AM on Friday, January 30. Students will follow the Week 1 schedule, Periods 5-8.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
🏀 Wildcat Athletics — Week Ahead 🐾
We owe you a quick apology for missing yesterday’s games (Girls Basketball against Mystic Valley and Boys Basketball against Ipswich) —after a few snow days earlier this week, our schedule got a little shuffled. Thanks for your patience! We’re back on track and ready for a full week of Wildcat action. 📅 Check our sports sites for the latest schedules, scores, and updates:
🏒 Hockey: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams/Schedule/7753292?activeEntityId=490
📣 All Other Sports: https://schools.snap.app/WhittierTech
CORRECTION: Friday, February 6th Girls Basketball will be SENIOR NIGHT!
#WeAreWhittierTech #GoWildcats ❤️💛
Whittier Tech celebrated Steve Dyer, our longtime security guard, as he officially enters retirement tomorrow. 🎉
Students and staff gathered to thank Steve for the care, consistency, and kindness he brought to our school community each day. To mark the occasion, our Culinary students created a special spread of desserts, including a guitar cupcake cake inspired by one of Steve’s favorite guitars.
Congratulations, Steve, and thank you for the lasting impact you have made on Whittier Tech. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
Students and staff gathered to thank Steve for the care, consistency, and kindness he brought to our school community each day. To mark the occasion, our Culinary students created a special spread of desserts, including a guitar cupcake cake inspired by one of Steve’s favorite guitars.
Congratulations, Steve, and thank you for the lasting impact you have made on Whittier Tech. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
At Whittier Tech, curiosity fuels creativity. Even in the heart of winter, Wildcats stay engaged, inspired, and ready to keep learning every day. 💛❤️
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #LifelongLearning #JanuaryVibes
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #LifelongLearning #JanuaryVibes
The Whittier Tech CTE online shop is officially open!
Support our Career and Technical Education programs by ordering apparel and gear from the online webstore. All orders will be shipped directly to Whittier Tech and are expected to arrive two to three weeks after the shop closes.
🗓️ Order deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ The webstore will not reopen until summer 2026.
Do not miss this opportunity to order.
🔗 https://wtonlinestores.itemorder.com/shop/home/
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Support our Career and Technical Education programs by ordering apparel and gear from the online webstore. All orders will be shipped directly to Whittier Tech and are expected to arrive two to three weeks after the shop closes.
🗓️ Order deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ The webstore will not reopen until summer 2026.
Do not miss this opportunity to order.
🔗 https://wtonlinestores.itemorder.com/shop/home/
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Wildcat Wednesday continues with a spotlight on Mr. Wade, HVACR Instructor and SkillsUSA Advisor at Whittier Tech.
Now in his fifth year at Whittier Tech, Mr. Wade values the atmosphere that makes the school both a fun and productive place to work. He credits the students and staff for creating a community where learning and growth thrive.
Outside the classroom and shop, Mr. Wade enjoys cooking barbecue and riding his motorcycle.
His advice for students is simple and motivating. "Do not be afraid to try something new. We do not know what we can do until we try."
We appreciate Mr. Wade’s commitment to hands-on learning, leadership, and student success at Whittier Tech.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatWednesday
Now in his fifth year at Whittier Tech, Mr. Wade values the atmosphere that makes the school both a fun and productive place to work. He credits the students and staff for creating a community where learning and growth thrive.
Outside the classroom and shop, Mr. Wade enjoys cooking barbecue and riding his motorcycle.
His advice for students is simple and motivating. "Do not be afraid to try something new. We do not know what we can do until we try."
We appreciate Mr. Wade’s commitment to hands-on learning, leadership, and student success at Whittier Tech.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatWednesday
✨ Alumni Connection: Nathanial Cousins, Diesel Mechanics, Class of 2006 ✨
Diesel mechanics graduate Nathanial Cousins carried the skills he developed at Whittier Tech into his work along Massachusetts’ North Shore and established his professional roots in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Today, he serves as Owner and Head Technician of Cousins Automotive Inc., a role that blends leadership with hands-on technical expertise and a commitment to the community that has supported his business for nearly two decades.
Nathanial reflects on the impact of his education:
“My experience at Whittier was very positive and I am so glad I made the choice to go because I met a lot of new people and learned a valuable skill that allowed me to excel in my career in ways I never would have otherwise.”
The journey illustrates how Whittier Tech graduates continue building meaningful careers close to home, transforming vocational training into entrepreneurship and opportunity. The school remains working on the future of students who will follow paths like Nathanial’s and become the owners and technicians of tomorrow.
#WeAreWhittierTech
Diesel mechanics graduate Nathanial Cousins carried the skills he developed at Whittier Tech into his work along Massachusetts’ North Shore and established his professional roots in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Today, he serves as Owner and Head Technician of Cousins Automotive Inc., a role that blends leadership with hands-on technical expertise and a commitment to the community that has supported his business for nearly two decades.
Nathanial reflects on the impact of his education:
“My experience at Whittier was very positive and I am so glad I made the choice to go because I met a lot of new people and learned a valuable skill that allowed me to excel in my career in ways I never would have otherwise.”
The journey illustrates how Whittier Tech graduates continue building meaningful careers close to home, transforming vocational training into entrepreneurship and opportunity. The school remains working on the future of students who will follow paths like Nathanial’s and become the owners and technicians of tomorrow.
#WeAreWhittierTech
**❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️**
Due to the winter weather moving in again tonight and ongoing clean-up from the heavy snowfall, and with everyone’s safety in mind, **Whittier Tech will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th.**
Please stay safe and warm, Wildcats! ❤️💛
Due to the winter weather and anticipated heavy snowfall and with everyone’s safety in mind, Whittier Tech will be closed tomorrow , Monday, January 26th.
Please enjoy the Patriots game, stay warm, and travel safely if you’re heading out.
The Whittier Tech Class of 2030 Admissions Lottery will be held on Tuesday, January 27.
The livestream will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Whittier Tech’s YouTube channel. Families are invited to watch live.
Lottery results will be posted on Whittier Tech’s website on the Admissions page, and applicants will also receive an email with their outcome.
Additional details about the admissions process are available on the Admissions page.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
The livestream will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Whittier Tech’s YouTube channel. Families are invited to watch live.
Lottery results will be posted on Whittier Tech’s website on the Admissions page, and applicants will also receive an email with their outcome.
Additional details about the admissions process are available on the Admissions page.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
🦷 Learning looks even better with a smile.
Junior Dental Assisting students at Whittier Tech, led by Ms. Deveau, recently visited the Preschool and Pre K classroom at Merrimack Child Care Center to share the importance of oral health.
Through age appropriate activities, conversations, and demonstrations, students taught young learners about brushing, healthy habits, and caring for their teeth every day. The visit also gave our Dental Assisting students meaningful practice in patient education while making learning fun and engaging.
Big lessons. Big smiles. Real world experience in action.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
Junior Dental Assisting students at Whittier Tech, led by Ms. Deveau, recently visited the Preschool and Pre K classroom at Merrimack Child Care Center to share the importance of oral health.
Through age appropriate activities, conversations, and demonstrations, students taught young learners about brushing, healthy habits, and caring for their teeth every day. The visit also gave our Dental Assisting students meaningful practice in patient education while making learning fun and engaging.
Big lessons. Big smiles. Real world experience in action.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
At Whittier Tech, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. In our classrooms and shops, Wildcats learn that collaboration turns hard work into real-world success. 💛❤️
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #Teamwork #CareerReady
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #Teamwork #CareerReady
Sometimes the best inspiration comes from someone who has been in your seat.
Three Whittier Tech juniors visited Nock Middle School as part of the Newburyport Clipper Talks Series, speaking directly with sixth-grade students about what comes next. Max Cattan (Electronics), Nicole Daigle (CAD), and Kaylee Keegan (Medical) shared their middle school experiences, why they chose Whittier Tech, and how that decision has shaped their confidence, skills, and future goals.
Real stories. Real pathways. Real impact.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
Three Whittier Tech juniors visited Nock Middle School as part of the Newburyport Clipper Talks Series, speaking directly with sixth-grade students about what comes next. Max Cattan (Electronics), Nicole Daigle (CAD), and Kaylee Keegan (Medical) shared their middle school experiences, why they chose Whittier Tech, and how that decision has shaped their confidence, skills, and future goals.
Real stories. Real pathways. Real impact.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
