Travis Peel - Material Handling and Distribution Operations - Ottumwa Job Corps Center

Travis Peel

is a full-time Material Handling and Distribution Operations instructor with Ottumwa Job Corps Center. He has a background in material handling, law enforcement, young adult/adult ministries and community engagement services. Travis’ roles in these fields have provided him with experience and insight into career skills and studies, and how to support students in the classroom.

Bobbie Coster - Certified Nurse Assistant - Ottumwa Job Corps Center

Bobbie Coster, BSN, B.A., NHA

serves as a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Ottumwa Job Corps Center. As a licensed nursing home administrator, she has a background in both nursing and business. Bobbie utilizes her experience in acute, long-term and home health care settings to teach trainees the knowledge, skills and abilities to confidently care for a wide range of individuals.

ES Teresa Merritt - Academics and Life Skills - Loring Job Corps Center

Teresa Merritt

 es docente de Educación académica en el centro Job Corps de Loring. Su experiencia profesional incluye el trabajo con estudiantes con necesidades especiales, con un enfoque en la conducta en varios distritos educativos en Connecticut, California y Florida. La parte favorita de Teresa de su trabajo son los estudiantes.

Stacy Checketts - Heavy Truck Driving - Tractor-Trailer - Loring Job Corps Center

Stacy Checketts

worked in the manufacturing field, where he gained experience building motors for intergalactic ballistic missiles and solid rocket motors for space shuttles. Stacy acquired his millwright apprenticeship license, earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business management, and bachelor’s degree in marketing. When the space shuttle program ended, Stacy started driving semi-trucks across the country and became a Heavy Truck Driving instructor for Loring Job Corps Center.

Scott Pearce - Career Journey - Loring Job Corps Center

Scott Pearce

is a CPP instructor with Loring Job Corps Center. He served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, and his professional expertise includes computer graphics, electronics, aircraft maintenance, communications equipment installation and repair, and teaching in a tactical environment. Scott also brings four years of experience managing big-box stores. His professional background has provided him with insight into a variety of career skills he now brings to his classroom at Job Corps.

Pierre Sirois - Painting - Loring Job Corps Center

Pierre Sirois

is the Painting instructor for International Painters and Allied Trades at Loring Job Corps Center. He has worked with Job Corps for over 20 years. He brings 35 years in the construction industry to the classroom, including experience in drywall, interior and exterior paint, sandblasting, wallpaper, and all aspects of finished carpentry. Pierre also has a variety of credentials, including OSHA 500, career and technical education from Ohio State University, National Green Building Standard certification, and Residential Construction Academy training.

Pamela Wilette - Career Journey - Loring Job Corps Center

Pamela Wilette

career preparation specialist at Loring Job Corps Center, has dedicated her life to helping people. She previously worked in public school, as well as with adults with developmental and physical disabilities. At Job Corps, Pamela hopes to continue helping students discover their full potential and live their best lives.

Marissa Brouette - Academics and Life Skills - Loring Job Corps Center

Marissa Brouette

is an Academic instructor and Student Government Association advisor with Loring Job Corps Center. Her educational background is in psychology and political science. Marissa’s previous roles in the behavioral health field have provided her with the insight needed to help students from all educational backgrounds. The best part of her job is changing the lives of her students.

Luis Resto - Career Journey - Loring Job Corps Center

Luis Resto

is a CPP instructor and 2006 graduate of Loring Job Corps Center. He believes in giving back to the program by helping new students adjust to center life and helping students through obstacles that he once had to overcome as a student. Luis has held many positions on campus, including residential advisor, recreation specialist and student records assistant. He brings a fresh perspective as a former staff member and Loring Job Corps student to his classroom.

Kevin Cyr - Academics and Life Skills - Loring Job Corps Center

Kevin Cyr

joined Loring Job Corps Center in January 2014 as a Math instructor. For the next five years, he coached and assisted students in helping increase their math skills and earn their high school diploma/high school equivalency credential. In November 2019, he became the high school equivalency/high school diploma coordinator and disability coordinator. Kevin has worked as an advocate for the students with disabilities to give them every opportunity to succeed at Loring Job Corps.