Finding Her Why
After moving to Oklahoma just before starting high school, Simardeep Singh eventually found a strong community and numerous opportunities at Francis Tuttle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caroline Moore has wanted to attend Francis Tuttle Technology Center since she was a fifth grader. Now, she's a member of the Biosciences and Medicine Academy.
High school accounting student Charlee McCullum is happy her Francis Tuttle schedule still lets her participate in band.
Emma Sengvilay was recognized among students from five states for her music video, "Til Death Do Us Part."
Rachel Bernardy has excelled at Francis Tuttle and plans to take the skills she’s learned to East Central University, where she is going to study either business or accounting.
Cashion’s Bailee Steinke has discovered a supportive community, hands-on learning opportunities and valuable connections at Francis Tuttle.
Western Heights student Christian Borunda plans to work with drones in his future law enforcement career, and he’s even helping develop lessons to introduce his Criminal Justice classmates to the technology.
Sara Abdullah was in the Pre-Nursing Program and then joined Project HOPE. Now, she's well on her way to achieving her college dreams.
Cashion's Hannah Lambert has been captivated by law enforcement for most of her life, and sees it as a way how she can help people.
Showcasing some of his many talents, Edmond Santa Fe senior Tyler McKenna enjoys performing music and developing software in the Computer Science Academy.
Kade Finley plans to use his newfound skills to earn a good living so he can travel, knowing that his chosen career will always be in demand.
Finding two interests in one program, Gavin August-DeVilbiss plans to get started in the workforce before college.
Putnam City West senior Brooklyn McCall is fond of the CADD curriculum, and is looking forward to architecture school.
Trinity Howell admits that helping people with hair and makeup in her cosmetology program has taught her a lot more than personal care.
Diana Perez-Lopez takes advantage of her opportunities, and often ends up leading others.