Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy

🩺🚨 Life-saving skills in action!🩺🚨

Students in the Therapeutics class at Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy successfully completed Stop the Bleed training presented by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Through this hands-on experience, students learned critical emergency response techniques that can help save lives in real-world situations.

Congratulations to:
✨ Na'Kyah Peoples
✨ McKayla Sandoval
✨ Ariana Ramirez
✨ Chelsi Harkness
✨ Kylen Knox
✨ Samira Rhodes
✨ Robmeria Morgan
✨ Makayla Mays
✨ LeShauna Hill
✨ Nakyla Evans-Bonner
✨ Mirakle Owens

We are proud of these future healthcare professionals for stepping up, learning essential skills, and making a difference before they even enter the workforce!

🌍 TCTA was honored to welcome a delegation from Ghana through the Sister Cities International partnership initiative on May 13, 2026!

Guests toured several of TCTA’s premier programs and were welcomed by our TCTA Ambassadors and Principal Ms. Branch.

Superintendent Dr. Mike Daria also joined TCS principals and Central Office staff in welcoming and sharing a meal with the delegation.

In celebration of the 15-year partnership anniversary, Tuscaloosa City Schools announced a commemorative shipment of books and educational resources to Sunyani-Techiman for the 2026–2027 school year under the slogan, “Two Communities, One Vision.” 🌎📚

🌟 Why TCTA Student Spotlight 🌟

Meet Keyora Cross, a junior at NHS, who is making the most of her experience in TCTA’s Health Science program! 🩺

We are proud of students like Keyora who are preparing for bright futures through career and technical education! 💙

🌟 Want to become a TCTA Ambassador? 🌟

Now’s your chance to step into leadership, represent TCTA, and make a lasting impact!

📝 Applications are now LIVE: https://forms.gle/AvK2rJgZrBJYAa9E6

📅 Application Deadline: May 13
🎤 Interviews: May 18

Don’t miss this opportunity to lead, serve, and shine—apply today! ✨

🔨🐔🐶 Students in TCTA’s Construction Program have been hard at work building versatile outdoor structures that can serve as either chicken coops or kennels! 🛠️🏡
These student-crafted projects are expected to be completed by May 15th and will be available to the public through donation.
Interested in giving one of these amazing builds a new home? Contact Adam Lewis, Construction Instructor, at [email protected] for more information!
We are proud of the craftsmanship, teamwork, and hands-on skills our students continue to develop every day at TCTA! 👏💙

🩺✨ The TCTA Health Science Program proudly celebrated its semesterly Pinning Ceremony on May 8th! 🎓💙

Students were recognized for successfully passing the NHA Patient Care Technician (PCT) Exam and earning their certification to begin making an impact in the healthcare field! 🏥👏

Congratulations to our newest certified PCTs:
🌟 Magen Hendrix
🌟 Morgan Kellner
🌟 Sarah Williams
🌟 Autumn Miles
🌟 Penelope Yates
🌟 Na'Asia McMillian
🌟 Lane O'Mary
🌟 Keashun Quarles
🌟 Joslyn Winters
🌟 Jada Childs
🌟 Mikiyah Crawford
🌟 Yamilet Escobar Herrera
🌟 Zaria Carpenter
🌟 Reem Alshairi

🎉 A HUGE congratulations to Magen Hendrix for earning the HIGHEST score in TCTA history on the NHA PCT Exam! 🏆📚👏

🏅📖 We also celebrate Penelope Yates for bringing home TCTA’s FIRST-EVER Alabama HOSA banner after placing 🥉 3rd in Medical Spelling! She will now represent TCTA at the International HOSA Competition in June! 🌎✈️❤️

We are beyond proud of these hardworking students and excited to see the impact they will make in the healthcare profession! 💉🩻🩺💙

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💙✨🍎We wrapped up Teacher Appreciation Week the best way possible—celebrating the amazing educators who make TCTA shine every single day! 💙✨🍎

A special thank you to Lt. Reginald Spencer, Marie and John York, for providing breakfast and helping us start Day 5 with full hearts and full plates ☀️🍳🙌

🎉 Congratulations to today’s gift card winners:
Dr. Joan King & Mr. Wes Bowen 🎁
Gift cards courtesy of Jamie Owens!

What a wonderful week of love, support, food, and appreciation for the incredible teachers and staff who make a difference every day. THANK YOU for all you do! 💙✨

🍎✏️ Future Teachers College Signing Day 2026 ✏️🍎

On May 7, 2026, TCTA proudly celebrated our annual Future Teachers College Signing Day as seniors from across Tuscaloosa City Schools officially signed to continue their education journeys and pursue careers in teaching and education! 🎓📚

From elementary education to physical education, art education, and secondary math, these future educators are preparing to make a lasting impact in classrooms everywhere. We are especially proud of students receiving prestigious scholarships including the Teach in Bama Scholarship and the Teacher Cadet Scholarship! 👏

Students were also recognized for earning their Customer Service Credential through Shelton State Community College, showcasing their professionalism and dedication to serving others.

A special thank you to our education partners The University of Alabama and University of West Alabama for supporting our future educators, and to Dr. Joan King and the TCTA Culinary Arts students for preparing refreshments for this special event.

Congratulations to all of our signees — the future of education is bright! 🌟🍎

Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week was full of great food, big smiles, and lots of appreciation! 💙✨

We started the day with a delicious breakfast provided by our Adopt-A-School partner McAbee ☀️🥐 and kept the celebration going with an amazing lunch from Erica Grant 🍽️🙌.

Shoutout to our lucky gift card winners, Adam Lewis and Vital Milien 🎁, sponsored by TCTA HOSA! 💙

Our teachers deserve every bit of love they’ve received this week, and we’re so grateful to everyone helping us celebrate the heart of TCTA! 🍎✨