As the school year winds down, we want to remind our students that the last day for ECTC students is Tuesday, May 26!
Students enrolled in the following programs will return on Monday, June 1, to continue their summer classes:
✂️ Cosmetology
🩺 Practical Nursing
🎓 AGE/GED
🌎 ESOL
Thank you to all of our students for your hard work and dedication this year! We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing many of you back this summer as you continue taking charge of your future at ECTC! 💙🧡
#ECTC #TakeChargeOfYourFuture #SummerClasses #CareerEducation #WaltonCountySchools
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Students enrolled in the following programs will return on Monday, June 1, to continue their summer classes:
✂️ Cosmetology
🩺 Practical Nursing
🎓 AGE/GED
🌎 ESOL
Thank you to all of our students for your hard work and dedication this year! We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing many of you back this summer as you continue taking charge of your future at ECTC! 💙🧡
#ECTC #TakeChargeOfYourFuture #SummerClasses #CareerEducation #WaltonCountySchools
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🩺 Hands-on learning is happening at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center-Watersound
Our Practical Nursing students recently practiced proper PPE donning and doffing procedures—an essential skill for protecting both patients and healthcare professionals in clinical settings. From gowns and gloves to masks and face shields, these future nurses are building the confidence and professionalism needed for real-world healthcare environments. 💙
We are proud of their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to learning the skills that matter most. Stay tuned for more clinical learning highlights next week!
#ECTC #ECTCMIC #PracticalNursing #FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning #HealthcareEducation #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our Practical Nursing students recently practiced proper PPE donning and doffing procedures—an essential skill for protecting both patients and healthcare professionals in clinical settings. From gowns and gloves to masks and face shields, these future nurses are building the confidence and professionalism needed for real-world healthcare environments. 💙
We are proud of their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to learning the skills that matter most. Stay tuned for more clinical learning highlights next week!
#ECTC #ECTCMIC #PracticalNursing #FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning #HealthcareEducation #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
ECTC at WMS - Full Circle Moments
Earlier this month, Diana Gillis, current Grant Writer & Public Relations Specialist at Emerald Coast Technical College, had the opportunity to return to her roots at Walton Middle School to speak with AVID students in Mrs. Kristen Nelson’s classroom about the incredible opportunities available at Emerald Coast Technical College.
What made today even more special? Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Gillis not only attended WMS together as students, but they also later worked side by side as educators at WMS. Today was truly a full-circle moment!
Students participated in an interest survey to discover which ECTC programs matched their career interests and then played an interactive bingo game to learn fun facts and details about ECTC programs. Winners even had the chance to spin the prize wheel and take home ECTC swag!
Mrs. Gillis shared that she thoroughly enjoyed being back in the classroom and teaching again while helping students explore future career pathways. She was also touched by all the thank-you cards she received later from all of Mrs. Nelson's students. Continue to share your light with your students, Mrs. Nelson!
They always say... Once a Warrior… always a Warrior!
Earlier this month, Diana Gillis, current Grant Writer & Public Relations Specialist at Emerald Coast Technical College, had the opportunity to return to her roots at Walton Middle School to speak with AVID students in Mrs. Kristen Nelson’s classroom about the incredible opportunities available at Emerald Coast Technical College.
What made today even more special? Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Gillis not only attended WMS together as students, but they also later worked side by side as educators at WMS. Today was truly a full-circle moment!
Students participated in an interest survey to discover which ECTC programs matched their career interests and then played an interactive bingo game to learn fun facts and details about ECTC programs. Winners even had the chance to spin the prize wheel and take home ECTC swag!
Mrs. Gillis shared that she thoroughly enjoyed being back in the classroom and teaching again while helping students explore future career pathways. She was also touched by all the thank-you cards she received later from all of Mrs. Nelson's students. Continue to share your light with your students, Mrs. Nelson!
They always say... Once a Warrior… always a Warrior!
🌭🍔 Support Our NALPN Organization Fundraiser! 🍔🌭
Our NALPN organization is raising funds to help support students and members attending an upcoming conference! Join us for lunch on Tuesday, May 19 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and help support a great cause.
For just $8, enjoy:
🌭 2 Hot Dogs, Chips & Drink
OR
🍔 Hamburger, Chips & Drink
Every purchase helps support professional growth, leadership opportunities, and educational experiences for our future nurses. Thank you for supporting our students and the nursing profession! 💙🩺
Our NALPN organization is raising funds to help support students and members attending an upcoming conference! Join us for lunch on Tuesday, May 19 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and help support a great cause.
For just $8, enjoy:
🌭 2 Hot Dogs, Chips & Drink
OR
🍔 Hamburger, Chips & Drink
Every purchase helps support professional growth, leadership opportunities, and educational experiences for our future nurses. Thank you for supporting our students and the nursing profession! 💙🩺
ECTC Students and Staff: Just a reminder that next week (Tuesday, May 19th) is the last opportunity to receive your free health screening by Northwest Florida Health Council at ECTC! The last time they were here (Thursday, May 7th), the power was out for most of their visit, so please come by on Tuesday!
🎓🩺 You’re Invited to Celebrate Our PCT Students! 🩺🎓
Join Emerald Coast Technical College for our Patient Care Technician (PCT) Pinning Ceremony as we honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our amazing students! 💙
📅 Thursday, May 21st
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 ECTC – 761 N. 20th St., DeFuniak Springs, FL
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to stay and celebrate with a special potluck luncheon in honor of our graduates. 🍽️
These students have shown compassion, commitment, and determination throughout their training, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished. Help us celebrate this exciting milestone and wish them well as they begin their healthcare journeys! 👏
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #PCT #PinningCeremony #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #TakeChargeOfYourFuture #HealthcareHeroes
Join Emerald Coast Technical College for our Patient Care Technician (PCT) Pinning Ceremony as we honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our amazing students! 💙
📅 Thursday, May 21st
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 ECTC – 761 N. 20th St., DeFuniak Springs, FL
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to stay and celebrate with a special potluck luncheon in honor of our graduates. 🍽️
These students have shown compassion, commitment, and determination throughout their training, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished. Help us celebrate this exciting milestone and wish them well as they begin their healthcare journeys! 👏
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #PCT #PinningCeremony #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #TakeChargeOfYourFuture #HealthcareHeroes
🔨❄️ ECTC Students Building Skills Beyond the Unit ❄️🔨
Our ECTC students enrolled in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 & 2 are learning that success in the trades goes far beyond just installing air conditioners! Before the HVAC systems go in, preparation and structure matter—and that means gaining hands-on experience with carpentry skills, measurements, layout, and construction techniques. 📐🪚
#ECTC #HVACR #HandsOnLearning #SkilledTrades #CareerTechEd #FutureReady #WorkforceDevelopment #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our ECTC students enrolled in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 & 2 are learning that success in the trades goes far beyond just installing air conditioners! Before the HVAC systems go in, preparation and structure matter—and that means gaining hands-on experience with carpentry skills, measurements, layout, and construction techniques. 📐🪚
#ECTC #HVACR #HandsOnLearning #SkilledTrades #CareerTechEd #FutureReady #WorkforceDevelopment #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🔥 Two Goals. One Determined Student. 🔥
At Emerald Coast Technical College, success doesn’t have to wait—and this student is proof.
Through our GATE Program, students can earn their GED while training in a career program at the same time.
This student is putting in the work in Welding Technology while also making progress toward their GED —building skills for today and opportunities for tomorrow. It’s all about creating pathways that meet students where they are and help them take charge of their future. We’re proud of the dedication, drive, and determination that happen every day at ECTC!
#ECTC #TakeChargeOfYourFuture #WeldingTechnology #GED #GATEProgram
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🩺 Closing Out Nurse Appreciation Week With Susan Hebert - Our Health Services Administrator 🩺
This week, we proudly recognize the dedication and leadership of our Walton County School District Health Services Administrator. 💙
From supporting school clinic nurses across the district to coordinating student health services, trainings, emergency response support, and healthcare initiatives, her impact reaches students and staff throughout Walton County every single day.
Thank you for your compassion, leadership, and commitment to the health and well-being of our schools and community!
💬 Help us celebrate her during Nurse Appreciation Week by leaving a kind word, message of thanks, or favorite memory in the comments below!
#NurseAppreciationWeek #WCSD #HealthcareHeroes #SchoolNurses #ThankYouNurses
This week, we proudly recognize the dedication and leadership of our Walton County School District Health Services Administrator. 💙
From supporting school clinic nurses across the district to coordinating student health services, trainings, emergency response support, and healthcare initiatives, her impact reaches students and staff throughout Walton County every single day.
Thank you for your compassion, leadership, and commitment to the health and well-being of our schools and community!
💬 Help us celebrate her during Nurse Appreciation Week by leaving a kind word, message of thanks, or favorite memory in the comments below!
#NurseAppreciationWeek #WCSD #HealthcareHeroes #SchoolNurses #ThankYouNurses
🩺 Closing Out Nurse Appreciation Week with Kristin Leonard—Our Chief Nursing Officer 🩺
Behind every successful nursing program is a leader who guides, supports, and inspires both students and instructors alike. Our ECTC Chief Nursing Officer plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare through leadership, compassion, and dedication to excellence. 💙
Thank you for your commitment to our students, our staff, and the nursing profession.
💬 Help us show some appreciation—drop a comment below with a kind word, favorite memory, or message of thanks!
#NurseAppreciationWeek #ECTC #FutureHealthcareHeroes #ThankYouNurses
Behind every successful nursing program is a leader who guides, supports, and inspires both students and instructors alike. Our ECTC Chief Nursing Officer plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare through leadership, compassion, and dedication to excellence. 💙
Thank you for your commitment to our students, our staff, and the nursing profession.
💬 Help us show some appreciation—drop a comment below with a kind word, favorite memory, or message of thanks!
#NurseAppreciationWeek #ECTC #FutureHealthcareHeroes #ThankYouNurses
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Marissa Early 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Karla Gray 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Deana Majors 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Laura Kirk 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Amber Watson 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Shannon Whitfield 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
🚗💦 Get Your Car Washed for a Great Cause! 💦🚗 "Weather Permitting"
Support our future nurses and drive away with a sparkling-clean car!
The ECTC NALPN Student Association is hosting a car wash fundraiser to raise funds for the NALPN Conference—and we need your support!
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 ECTC Parking Lot
Every wash helps our students gain valuable opportunities to learn, grow, network, and represent ECTC at the NALPN Conference. Come out, support our students, and leave with a clean car while making a difference!
#ECTC #NALPN #FutureNurses #CarWashFundraiser #SupportStudents #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
🩺 Celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week - Gina Johnson 🩺
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
Behind every skilled student is a dedicated instructor who teaches, supports, and inspires. Our ECTC nursing instructors are shaping the future of healthcare—one student at a time. 💙 Help us show some love—drop a comment below to share your appreciation, a kind word, or a favorite memory!
💙⚡ The Power of Nurses. Keeping the Charge. ⚡💙
Today, we’re proud to kick off National Nurses Week (May 6–12)—a time to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and strength of nurses who power healthcare every day.
At Emerald Coast Technical College, our nursing students are learning to keep the charge—building the skills, confidence, and heart it takes to care for others in moments that matter most.
🔋 This year, we’re Keeping the Charge Through DC Power, guided by our district’s E.P.I.C. mindset:
Excellence. Professionalism. Innovation. Collaboration. These aren’t just words—they’re the foundation of every future nurse walking our halls and stepping into clinicals.
To our students, graduates, instructors, and nurses across our community—thank you for the energy, compassion, and commitment you bring to healthcare. You truly are The Power of Nurses.
Join us all week as we celebrate! Give a shout out below in the comments to your favorite nurse!
#NursesWeek #ThePowerOfNurses #KeepingTheCharge #EPIC #ECTC #FutureNurses #HealthcareHeroes
Today, we’re proud to kick off National Nurses Week (May 6–12)—a time to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and strength of nurses who power healthcare every day.
At Emerald Coast Technical College, our nursing students are learning to keep the charge—building the skills, confidence, and heart it takes to care for others in moments that matter most.
🔋 This year, we’re Keeping the Charge Through DC Power, guided by our district’s E.P.I.C. mindset:
Excellence. Professionalism. Innovation. Collaboration. These aren’t just words—they’re the foundation of every future nurse walking our halls and stepping into clinicals.
To our students, graduates, instructors, and nurses across our community—thank you for the energy, compassion, and commitment you bring to healthcare. You truly are The Power of Nurses.
Join us all week as we celebrate! Give a shout out below in the comments to your favorite nurse!
#NursesWeek #ThePowerOfNurses #KeepingTheCharge #EPIC #ECTC #FutureNurses #HealthcareHeroes
Who says nursing school can’t be fun? 💗☀️
Our PN students took a quick break, headed outside, and turned learning into a game with a Diabetes Beach Ball activity! Each toss brought a new question—reviewing signs, symptoms, and care in a way that keeps minds sharp and energy up.
At ECTC, we know that the best learning happens when you engage, move, and enjoy the moment. 💉📚
#FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning #ECTC #ThePowerOfNurses
Our PN students took a quick break, headed outside, and turned learning into a game with a Diabetes Beach Ball activity! Each toss brought a new question—reviewing signs, symptoms, and care in a way that keeps minds sharp and energy up.
At ECTC, we know that the best learning happens when you engage, move, and enjoy the moment. 💉📚
#FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning #ECTC #ThePowerOfNurses
