Mr. Ronald Parker's career in machining began in 1986.  He worked in the fields of machining, instrumentation, and welding until he joined the faculty of the Career & Technical Center in 2000.

Mr. Parker is certified in NOCTI, NIMS, IC3 and COOLS,

Mr. Parker says, "Machinists do everything with pride.  If you don't have pride, you can't be a machinist."

Precision Machining 

"It would give me a great head start on life.  I found a liking to it and hope to join a company.  While in a second year, I hope to take Welding so when I graduate I have the possibility of being either or both."  Zaheer Butt, Harrison Central Class of 2023

"I chose to take this program because it starts a career for me."  Haydon Smith, D'Iberville Class of 2023

"I wanted to open my mind to new career paths,  This was a way to get my feet wet and try out something new to gauge what my future career might be.  I will be able to use these skills in my dad's shop with our machines." Ashley Bridges, Harrison Central Class of 2022

"I can learn a job and do it when I graduate."  Floyd Mayfield, West Harrison Class of 2022.

"I was always interested in making stuff from a young age.  This class gave me an opportunity to do just that."  Josiah Brown, Harrison Central Class of 2022

“I wanted to expand my mechanical capability.  I also wanted to be prepared for my college degree, which is Mechanical Engineering.”  Kenneth Gray, D’Iberville Class of 2019

“[It would] help me with college in the future.  And, it is exciting and fun.  I expect to learn new things every day, and that’s what I like about Machine Shop.”  Gabby Straub, West Harrison Class of 2019

“It can help me get into college.  It will also look good on a job application.  If I get good enough, I can possibly get a job in that field.”  Connor Thomas, Harrison Central Class of 2019