Current and former students tell their stories of what Francis Tuttle did or is doing for them, for a future beyond high school to a new start in a successful career.
Adelaide Burk has always been interested in design and visual arts, which led her to Francis Tuttle's Graphic Design and Communications program. The 2026 graduate is now pursuing freelance design and photography.
For Kayleigh Cardona, pursuing a career in computer science allows her to follow in her father's footsteps while embracing new challenges every day.
While weighing options for her future, a co-worker suggested that Victoria Perez should look into Francis Tuttle Technology Center. It has proven to be the perfect place to pursue welding and build the career she envisions.
Through Francis Tuttle's Advanced Manufacturing program, Makenna Dill earned multiple certifications and built a foundation for her future studies in electrical engineering.
Since a young age, Jaden Azbill has had a passion for designing and engineering. That interest eventually led him to the Engineering Academy on the Danforth Campus.
Ian Brockwell, who completed Francis Tuttle's Welding Program, turned his passion for creativity and hands-on work into a career with a custom architectural fabrication company.
After moving to Oklahoma just before starting high school, Simardeep Singh eventually found a strong community and numerous opportunities at Francis Tuttle.
Madison Townsend's time in Francis Tuttle's Criminal Justice Program has helped her realize her goal of becoming an intelligence analyst for the FBI.
As a student at Francis Tuttle, Alfrimerys Gallardo has grown both personally and professionally while working toward her goal of owning a graphic design business.
Ilakiya Raghavendiran is building a foundation for a career in medicine through Francis Tuttle’s Biosciences and Medicine Academy and Entrepreneurship Program, applying her learning to research, nonprofit work, and biomedical innovation.
From donating to the on-campus food closet to supporting Adopt-A-Family and a student-led blanket drive, William McNeely has spent the holiday season finding meaningful ways to give back at Francis Tuttle.
Betty Tran served in the U.S. Army from 2006-2012. As a medic, she discovered her passion for health care, a career she is pursuing as a student in the Practical Nursing program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
Crescent High School senior Gabby DeFuentes grew up in her grandma's salon, which inspired her to pursue the same career and attend Francis Tuttle's Cosmetology program.
After completing the Accounting Services program, Garren Samuel started working as a client administrator at TJIM. There, he utilizes the skills he gained at Francis Tuttle every day.
After nearly a decade in the culinary industry, Nick Willman returned to Francis Tuttle Technology Center to pursue a new career in advanced manufacturing.
Ever since she was a little girl, Kaydence Janzen has known she wanted to become a cosmetologist. The recent Cashion High School graduate is attending Francis Tuttle and working toward making that dream come true.
Attending Francis Tuttle's Culinary Arts program helped Jessie Gomez achieve his childhood dream of becoming a chef. His career path took him to Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago before bringing him back to his home state.
Maritza Deloera’s path to becoming an Oklahoma City police officer included many steps. But few were bigger than the Francis Tuttle Technology Center Criminal Justice program.
Gabby Pecina found her passion as a student in the Automotive Service Technology Program. Now, she's about to start her career as a technician at Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City.
Emmitt Crawford recently completed Project BUILD, which provides construction training to people on probation. He said the program has changed his life path.
