Success Stories

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.

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Jessie Gomez

The Making of a Chef

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.

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Martiza criminal justice

Following the path to a career goal

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.

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Gabby Pecina

Shifting Gears

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

Building a Better Future

Emmitt Crawford recently completed Project BUILD, which provides construction training to people on probation. He said the program has changed his life path.

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Caroline Moore

A Dream Realized

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.

Jaxton Howard entrepreneurship

Sky's the limit for Jaxton Howard

Not only does he enjoy dreaming up big ideas in the Entrepreneurship Program, he also dreams of becoming a commercial pilot

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Pre-Nursing Student Gissell Aranda Jimenez

Embracing Opportunities as a Pre-Nursing Student

For Gissell Aranda Jimenez, moving to Oklahoma as a high school senior came with challenges but also opportunities for growth. She has earned two certifications in Francis Tuttle’s Pre-Nursing program and hopes to continue her education as a Practical Nursing student next year.