Angela Wright

Building Construction CTE Teacher, Sabin Schellenberg, Milwaukie, OR

Angela Rene Wright has taught at Sabin Schellenberg Professional Technical Center as the Building Construction CTE teacher since 2018.

Before teaching, Wright worked as a Residential General Contractor owning and operating her own design/build business. Prior to home remodels, additions and space reconfigurations, she worked at the Joinery as a furniture maker. Between 2003-2011, Wright lived and worked in Barcelona, Spain as a boat carpenter. She has a masters and bachelors in Architecture and Urban Culture. With these life experiences she is able to offer high schoolers insight into all phases of construction, cabinetry and fine woodworking. She is constantly blown away by how much High Schoolers SHOW UP and can ACCOMPLISH and believes wholeheartedly that as long as she cultivates a space for her students to feel seen, respected and valued, they will continue to do so, no matter where life takes them.

Joseph Ferguson

Science and Natural Resources CTE Teacher, Alliance High School, Portland OR

Joe Ferguson has spent the past decade teaching science and natural resources courses at Alliance High School in Portland Public Schools, where he designs interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences that connect students to high-wage, high-demand careers in Oregon’s natural resources sector. He collaborates extensively with statewide partners including the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Oregon State University’s Natural Resources Education Program, Oregon Future Natural Resource Leaders, and Portland Parks & Recreation to create authentic career-connected learning opportunities. His work includes initiatives such as wildland fire training, salmon stewardship, youth conservation corps pathways, nonprofit workforce exploration, and large-scale interdisciplinary projects like boat building, climate resilience planning, and community-based ecological research. Joseph also offers multiple fully articulated dual-credit biology courses with Portland Community College, expanding postsecondary access for students. With nearly two decades of experience as a science educator, instructional coach, and curriculum designer, he brings a human-centered, design-thinking approach to CTE that emphasizes equity, real-world problem solving, and strong partnerships between schools, industry, and community.

Ryan Cook

Engineering Teacher, Tualatin High School, Tualatin OR

Ryan Cook is an educator with 10 years of experience and currently leads the Engineering & Design Pathway at Tualatin High School. He holds a degree in Applied Physics from Linfield College and a Master’s degree from Lewis & Clark College. In his engineering courses, students use the engineering design cycle to tackle real-world problems across multiple disciplines, with an emphasis on creative problem-solving and meaningful impact. Ryan is passionate about empowering students to use engineering as a tool for addressing challenges in their own communities. Outside the classroom, he coaches high school football and enjoys spending time at the Oregon Coast with his family.

Catherine (Cady) Geer

CTE Engineer Info Tech Teacher, Sunset High School, Beaverton OR