Congratulations to our latest Gallery of Success inductees, Whitney Bartels and Robin O'Brien! They were honored at Fall Advisory, the annual event where nearly 600 professionals from more than 400 area businesses and organizations participate in EHOVE’s business advisory groups. EHOVE welcomes their experience and expertise to help build the career center’s curriculum and offer more certifications and skills to help prepare students for a successful future.
Bartels is from EHOVE's high school Culinary Arts Class of 2006 and the adult ed Cosmetology Class of 2011. Very involved in continuous education, she takes many classes to keep honing her skills, works as a Cosmetology instructor for EHOVE, and also works at Great Clips to stay connected to her community. She also helps her students prepare to compete in SkillsUSA events to showcase their skills, and volunteers at the Huron County Humane Society with her son.
She said, “I am super excited about this. It's so nice to be inducted just like my mom was.” Her mom, Deb Bunting, a 1983 graduate is currently the adult education Cosmetology Program Coordinator.
A graduate of EHOVE's high school Food Service Class of 1983 and the adult ed Dietary Manager Class of 1996, O'Brien is now the Director of Dining Services at Parkvue Health Care Center. "It's an honor to be inducted and,” said O'Brien, who partners with EHOVE's Job Connections program to offer job training opportunities to students, playing an important role in hiring and mentoring them as they navigate the world of employment.