CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Ryann Hager

I attended culinary school at Joliet Junior College. I worked on many kitchens from fast food to fine dining. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Joliet West High School Joliet, Illinois – Will County

You need to like people and know how to communicate with them effectively. You need to be organized and set goals on a daily basis. You need leadership qualities that will promote respect and appreciation.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Food Fundamentals; Fashion

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Food Fundamentals & Culinary Arts Teacher

Try EVERY CTE course you can! My biggest regret was not signing up for classes because they were "for boys." I wish I had taken advantage of those opportunities. High school is the best time to find out a career is or is NOT a good fit for you.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Joliet West High School Joliet, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY Human and Public Services (including Family & Consumer Sciences)

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

I loved my FACS teachers. I gravitated to the subject area initially, but eventually became so excited for class because I got to spend the class with my teachers. They were very nice but no nonsense which I needed as a teen.