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Get the best of both worlds

Students in grades 9-12 may opt to attend Lehigh Career & Technical Institute for a full day. Full-day students take college-prep academic courses in LCTI’s Academic Center, rather than at their sending high schools. It’s the best of both worlds — career and technical education programs plus academic courses — in one place.

All about the Academic Center

Jamie Carr

Assistant Principal

610-799-1364 | carrj@lcti.org


Tara Keenan

Secretary

610-799-1363 | keenant@lcti.org

The Academic Center advantage

Small class sizes

The average Academic Center class size is 20 to 25 students. As a result, students get plenty of one-on-one time with their teachers.

Highly qualified teachers

Academic Center teachers are state certified in the subjects they teach, ensuring a rigorous and relevant learning environment for students.

Modern facilities

Academic Center classrooms are equipped with the latest teaching and learning tools, including interactive whiteboards and laptops.

College credit opportunities

Students can earn college credit by completing select Academic Center courses, such as Cultural Geography and Research & Composition.

Dual-enrollment options

Eligible students can get a head start on their postsecondary education by enrolling in courses at nearby Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Challenging coursework

The Academic Center’s college-prep courses meet or exceed graduation requirements, preparing students for college and career success.

Integrated curriculum

Academic lessons complement LCTI’s career and technical education programs through hands-on and problem-based learning activities.

Community connection

Full-day students study at LCTI, but participate in sports, enjoy prom, celebrate graduation and mark other milestones at their sending schools.

Academic Center news

Blake Dergham at National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony

Academic Center student wins 100th wrestling match

Parkland senior Blake Dergham studies HVAC at LCTI.

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Academic Center teacher wins first-ever Bison Award

Kelly Bracetty saved a man's life with CPR after he collapsed.

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Academic Center success stories

Nancy Eskander

Nancy is a Louis E. Dieruff Husky.

Peter Baxter

Peter is an Emmaus Green Hornet.

Bryanna Ruiz

Bryanna is a William Allen Canary.

Alex Ortiz

Alex is a Southern Lehigh Spartan.

Academic Center courses & faculty

English

College Prep English
Language Arts I

College Prep English
Language Arts II

College Prep English
Language Arts III

College Prep English
Language Arts IV

Dual Credit English 105: Research & Composition

Dual Credit English 106: Introduction to Literature


Marc Bonanni, Teacher
bonannim@mylcti.org

Kathy Khanuja, Teacher
khanujak1@mylcti.org

Donna Miller, Teacher
millerd@mylcti.org

Douglas Troxell, Teacher
troxelld1@mylcti.org

Mathematics

College Prep Algebra I

College Prep Algebra II

Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Dual Credit Math 105:
College Algebra


Vince Dabrowski, Teacher
dabrowskiv@mylcti.org

Darren Moore, Teacher
moored@mylcti.org

Stacy Sommer, Teacher
sommers@mylcti.org

Jade Wilhelm, Teacher
wilhelmj@mylcti.org

Science

Principles of Scientific Inquiry

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Physics

Dual Credit Biology 135: Intro to Environmental Science


Marina Busuek, Teacher
busuekm@mylcti.org

Mark Heusser, Teacher
heusserm@mylcti.org

Laura Kinane, Teacher
kinanel@mylcti.org

Darren Moore, Teacher
moored@mylcti.org

Kathleen Siekonic, Teacher
siekonick@mylcti.org

Social Studies

College Prep American Studies I

College Prep: American
Studies II

College Prep World Cultures

College Prep American Government/Civics/Economics

Dual Credit Geography 110: Cultural Geography

Dual Credit Political Science 141: American Federal Government


James Dawson Jr., Teacher
dawsonj@mylcti.org

Taylor Lindsey, Teacher
lindseyt@mylcti.org

John Loeper, Teacher
loeperj@mylcti.org

Matthew Pirolli, Teacher
pirollim@mylcti.org

Sean Thomson, Teacher
thomsons@mylcti.org

Wellness/Fitness

College Prep Wellness/Fitness 11

College Prep Wellness/Fitness 12

Dual Credit Health 101: Personal & Community Health

Dual Credit Physical Education 143: Weight Training & Fitness


Kelly Bracetty, Teacher
bracettyk@mylcti.org

Donald Brensinger, Teacher
brensingerd@mylcti.org

Travis Hontz, Teacher
hontzt@mylcti.org

Adam Legath, Teacher
legatha@mylcti.org

Academic Center photos

LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom
LCTI students in Academic Center classroom

4500
Education Park Drive

Schnecksville, PA
18078

Preparing all students for their personalized career pathway