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July 17, 2009

Canadian Valley Tech Center welcomes new instructors

Canadian Valley Technology Center has hired two new instructors for its Chickasha campus.

James Byrd has accepted the potion of math instructor. Byrd, a Rush Springs High School graduate, received his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from USAO.

Before accepting the position at Canadian Valley, he worked at Mid America Technology Center in Wayne as the academic center coordinator.

“James brings with him not only teaching experience, but also dedication to young people that is so critical to his position,” Tracy Goyne, director of CV Tech Student Services, said. “His varied background and experiences will make him a valuable resource to our students and school district on several different levels, and we are very excited about that.”

Byrd is a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Alex, serves on the Grady County Fire Service and is School Board Clerk at Middleberg Public School. He and his wife, Amy, reside in Alex.

They have two sons, Baylan, 4; and Rocky, 10 weeks.

Chad Bailey will take over as Occupational Service instructor. Bailey is a native of Iola, Ill., and graduated from North Clay High School.

He received his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Southern Illinois University.

Before coming to CV Tech, Bailey worked as the Agriculture instructor at Ninnekah Public School for two years.

“Chad comes to us with a remarkable skill set and a history of successfully assisting and developing young people,” Goyne said.

“His passion and energy will make him an exceptional addition to our instructional staff.”

Bailey is a Chickasha resident, and has two children, Claire, 6; and Garrett, 5.

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