Principal's Welcome

Greetings North Tech students and families, 
I would like to welcome you to North Technical High School. For those of you who haven’t met me, I am Emanuel W. Young, head principal of North Tech and proud graduate of Hazelwood East High School. As a North County native, I consider it an honor to serve the students and families of North St. Louis County as principal of North Tech. I am entering my second year as principal here and my 16th year in public education. Before my role as principal, I worked as an administrator in Rockwood School District and as a CTE teacher in the Parkway School District and New York City Public Schools. 

Plans for the upcoming school year
This year, we are deepening our focus on instructional excellence and postsecondary readiness. 

• Work-Based Learning: Students will have more opportunities to explore career opportunities aligned with their career area of study. Our instructors are busy building relationships with employers whose values align with our mission. North Tech students will have guest speakers, go on company tours, and work on projects with partnering organizations. In some programs, seniors will also have the opportunity to intern at local companies. 
• Postsecondary Pathways: Students will learn more about continued training and education opportunities in their field of study. Our counseling team has partnered with dozens of local colleges to host on-campus info sessions. Additionally, North Tech will host the 4th annual Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase in March 2025. This event will expose students and families to dozens of potential career opportunities that also offer continuing education. 

Developments
We’ve had various construction and renovation projects at North Tech this summer. 

• The parking lot was resurfaced and restriped to make student drop-off safer. 
• The Culinary Arts wing received a facelift with new flooring and a renovated dining room. 
• Later this fall, construction will begin to convert our cafeteria into a multipurpose space serving as a student lounge, eating area, and meeting space. 

New Staff
This year, we are excited to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Rachel Haywood. Ms. Haywood joins us from Rockwood School District, where she served as a teacher leader and Family and Consumer Science CTE Teacher. We are also excited to welcome two new Culinary Arts instructors, Chef Todd and Chef Schroer. Both instructors bring in a plethora of industry experience working in various culinary settings. 
At North Tech, we expect our students to thrive academically, professionally, and in life. To that end, we are more than just a school– we're a supportive family. Our family consists of teachers, counselors, social workers, and support staff, all dedicated to guiding and supporting student success.

You know, there's a saying that goes, "It takes a village to raise a child." And here at North Tech, we truly believe in that idea. We're all about open communication. This year I will be sending a quarterly newsletter to keep our families informed about events happening within our school community. I also invite you to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns or simply wish to connect.. My door is always open, and I am here to support you.

Sincerely, 
Principal Young