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Pat Kraft’s hard work rewarded with state honor
Photos and story by James Hill
Pat Kraft is an award-winning instructor. The Machine Manufacturing Technology instructor won the 2014 Oregon State Award for Outstanding Leadership in Career and Technical Education for his work in educating students, partnering with schools, training teachers and creating pathways to employers for his graduates. In his 11th year, Kraft has helped to cultivate a popular Machine Tech Program that trumpets a long waiting list to get in and evolving the curriculum that reflects the latest technological advances like 3D printing machines and various rapid tech. He’s best known for coordinating the annual FIRST Robotics Camps for area high school students, including for girls, leading teacher educator camps and helping to instruct a wearable tech workshop for Latina high school students.
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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »
Congratulations Pat Kraft!!
What an honor! How wonderful! Congratulations, Pat. Our students our lucky to have you.
Pat,
Congradulations! You are finally be recognized for all of great work.
John
Congratulations Pat!
Good job Pat
Congratulations!
awesome! You completely deserve this award, Pat. Thank you SO much for all you do for our PCC students and for tech students in our district.
CONGRATULATIONS, Pat!! Thank you for all the hard work and teaching. You deserve this award.
High Kudos, Pat! What a great honor! Thank you for all your efforts, hard work and dedication in helping me and other students over the years.
Congratulations! It is nice to see you’ve been recognized for all the great work you’re doing!
Congratulations Pat! Thank you for all of your help over the years. You are a great instructor.
This must be a different Pat Kraft.
Congratulation, buddy. I’m sure Joe Bailey is verrrrrrry pleased to have you on his Staff.
Best Wishes,
Mike Mahoney