We are pleased to welcome Oklahoma’s newest State Director of Career and Technology Education Dr. Marcie Mack!
State Director Mack’s career in career and technology education began in 1994 in the business and industry services area at Autry Technology Center in Enid, Oklahoma. After earning her master’s degree in telecommunications management at Oklahoma State University and then doctorate in educational administration and leadership, Dr. Mack moved into the role of information systems manager and business and information technology instructor.  In this role, she built the network infrastructure for the tech center while also developing and deploying a district-wide technology plan.  In addition, she taught four business and information technology classes for secondary and adult students in computer maintenance, computer programming, web design and computer networking, and developed curriculum for advanced technology instruction based on industry needs.  She advanced to director of technology and subsequently became assistant superintendent of Autry Technology Center in 2006.
Dr. Mack’s experience in the classroom combined with her understanding of administration and information technology prepared her for current role as state director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, a role she assumed in February 2015.
One of Dr. Mack’s goals is to support the Oklahoma workforce initiative, Oklahoma Works, positioning the state agency to address the workforce needs of the Oklahoma in high-demand areas.  Dr. Mack sees the strong relationships Oklahoma’s career and technology education programs must nurture with business and industry to grow the state’s economy and ensure that students are prepared with the academic and technical skills to fill the state’s skills gap.  Last year alone, the system served more than 6,600 companies in various ways, including business and industry training.  In addition to building and sustaining relationships with business and industry in the state, she has led new and continuous improvement initiatives, including the creation of a state-of-the-art data system to support the half million annual enrollments in CareerTech offerings.  Learn more about Oklahoma CareerTech here.
 Katie Fitzgerald, Communications Associate