Career Specialists
Orange Technical College
Career Specialists
How OTC Career Specialists Support Your Journey
Orange Technical College's Career Specialists are dedicated professionals who work directly with prospective and current students to help them navigate their educational path and career goals. Whether you're exploring program options, understanding industry certifications, or planning your next steps after graduation, Career Specialists provide personalized guidance tailored to your interests and aspirations. They connect you with the resources, information, and opportunities you need to make informed decisions about your future—from understanding program requirements and job market trends to identifying financial aid options and scholarship opportunities.
As your advocate and resource, a Career Specialist helps bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. They'll answer your questions about specific career fields, share insights about what employers are looking for, and help you understand how OTC's hands-on training prepares you for real-world success. Beyond academics, Career Specialists can connect you with industry partners, apprenticeship opportunities, and job placement support to ensure you're not just earning a credential, but building a career. Schedule time with a Career Specialist today and take the first confident step toward the future you're working toward.
| School Campus | Career Specialist | |
|---|---|---|
| Apopka High School | Stacey Holderfield | stacey.holderfield@ocps.net |
| Boone High School | Seante Borden | seante.borden@ocps.net |
| Colonial High School | Marta Rodriguez | marta.rodriguez@ocps.net |
| Cypress Creek High School | Sonia Penaranda Melo | sonia.penarandamelo@ocps.net |
| Dr. Phillips High School | Camille Conner | camille.conner@ocps.net |
| East River High School | Shawn Salyers | michael.salyers@ocps.net |
| Edgewater High School | Tameka Cox | tameka.cox@ocps.net |
| Evans High School | Dontrell Richardson | dontrell.richardson@ocps.net |
| Freedom High School | Dwana Dye | dwana.dye@ocps.net |
| Horizon High School | Tehani Quintana | tehani.quintana@ocps.net |
| Innovation High School | Victoria Hutchinson | victoria.hutchinson@ocps.net |
| Jones High School | Candace Paramore | candace.paramore@ocps.net |
| Lake Buena Vista High School | Christine Courtney | christine.courtney@ocps.net |
| Lake Nona High School | Eileen Gonzalez | eileen.gonzalez@ocps.net |
| Oak Ridge High School | Vanessa Zameza | vanessa.zameza@ocps.net |
| Ocoee High School | Erica Sumpter | erica.sumpter@ocps.net |
| Olympia High School | Heather Jackson-Reed | heather.jackson-reed@ocps.net |
| Timber Creek High School | Cheryl Donovan | cheryl.donovan@ocps.net |
| University High School | Rebecca DeJesus | rebecca.dejesus@ocps.net |
| Wekiva High School | Suzy Overall | suzanne.overall@ocps.net |
| West Orange High School | Brandi Heidelberg | brandi.heidelberg@ocps.net |
| Windermere High School | Ben Tarantur | benjamin.tarantur@ocps.net |
| Winter Park High School | Kerry Chapdelaine | kerry.chapdelaine@ocps.net |
