Archive for February, 2015

Chronicle Editorial: WTC prepares students for career

Chronicle Editorial: WTC prepares students for career It has been brought to my attention that some people believe technical colleges are of no importance. I am a graduate of a technical college, and I have to say I disagree. I have watched high school graduates with absolutely no direction come here and completely turn their […]

Gov. Scott Cuts One Test… Good Start but far from real change

Gov. Scott Cuts One Test… Good Start but far from real change One down, 500 more to go… On Wednesday, February 18th, Florida Governor Rick Scott and Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart released an investigation report on testing in public schools by Commissioner Stewart’s office. The report gave several recommendations including for the Governor to […]

Chronicle Interview of MSS Administrator Earnie Olsen

Chronicle Interview of MSS Administrator Earnie Olsen “Marine Science Station supervisor dedicated to educating students” “Marine Science Station Supervisor Earnie Olsen is a man who has a long history with Citrus County. His family moved here in 1978 from southern Georgia. Olsen went through the Citrus County school system and graduated from Crystal River High […]

WTC Alumni share about impact on their lives

WTC Alumni share about impact on their lives Withlacoochee Technical College is far more than a place to take courses and get certifications—it is a place that can positively change a person’s life. I encourage you to read these special articles to the Chronicle by Kevin Whittemore, a former WTC student and now teacher’s aide […]