Rick Plummer - Facilities Maintenace - Dayton Job Corps Center

Rick Plummer

is a United States Air Force veteran and serves as the Facilities Maintenance and the Home Building Institute Construction instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. He has worked in the maintenance department as a maintenance technician and a maintenance supervisor. Rick enjoys producing skilled trade future employees for the construction industry.

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Angelia Ballard - Clinical Medical Assistant - Dayton Job Corps Center

Angelia Ballard

is a full-time Clinical Medical Assistant instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She earned a clinical medical assistant and medical administrative assistant associate degree. Angelia specializes in cardiovascular prevention, phlebotomy, family practice and diabetes education, proficiency in occupational safety, health administration, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Her roles in these fields have provided experience, skills and knowledge to teach in a classroom setting. 

Mary A. King - Culinary Arts - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary A. King

serves as the Culinary Arts instructor at Dayton Job Corps Center. She has over 30 years’ experience in culinary arts working in private clubs, hotels and resorts, and corporate environments, including Walt Disney World. Mary earned a dual associate degree from Sinclair Community College in culinary arts and hospitality management, a bachelor’s degree in business management from Sullivan University and a master’s degree in leadership from Belhaven University. She is currently working on her doctorate in business management at Belhaven University.

Precious Denham - Certified Nurse Assistant - Dayton Job Corps Center

Precious Denham

is a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She is a graduate of Central State University with a degree in literary studies in education. Prior to obtaining her degree, Precious attended Dayton Job Corps, where she obtained her General Educational Development credential and State Tested Nursing Aide licensure. Precious is currently pursuing a master’s degree in psychology, with a concentration in Christian counseling.

Tracy Mathews - Career Journey - Dayton Job Corps Center

Tracy Mathews

is the career technical training manager at Dayton Job Corps Center. She is a graduate of Capella University with a master’s degree in health care administration operations and a Master of Business Administration degree. Tracy has 26 years of experience in the health care field, specializing in critical care and trauma. Her goal is to help develop youth and young adults to become successful in the workforce and accomplish their life goals.

Jennifer Foos - Culinary Arts - Wind River Job Corps Center

Jennifer Foos

can pass along firsthand experience to her students as her professional background in the food industry includes managing multiple food businesses. As a nationally certified training manager , Jennifer trained incoming general managers to learn the business inside and out to be successful in their own operations. Jennifer wants to be able to give students the knowledge and tools to have successful lives and careers.

Fred Poutre - Academics and Life Skills - Wind River Job Corps Center

Fred Poutre

worked in education for over 25 years before continuing his career as a Mathematics instructor at Wind River Job Corps Center. He has experience teaching students of  all ages from kindergarten to college. Fred’s background makes him uniquely attuned to the variety of needs of our students.