The Meridian Technology Center Board of Education has purchased property at 3025 S. Division Street that will serve as a future campus in Guthrie and expand services to residents in the southern part of its district.     The 20-acre site will be home to a future expansion of the school’s Stillwater campus. “Meridian Technology […]

The Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OkACTE) named Tanya Vasso, Radiologic Technology Coordinator at Meridian Technology Center, the Postsecondary Teacher of the Year for the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. Vasso won the state title and a $5,000 check and will advance to the Region IV competition next spring. Each […]

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, you don’t have to be an automobile expert to ensure that your car keeps running smooth. This edition of TRIO focuses on three types of car repairs that are easy to do yourself. Oil Changes   Changing your car’s oil is considered one of the simplest vehicle maintenance tasks […]

This summer Sue Ann Paine went from the classroom to the conference center stage. Paine, daytime Cosmetology Instructor at Meridian Technology Center, won an all-expense paid trip to present at the American Association of Cosmetology Schools Career Educators Alliance & Admissions and Marketing Professionals annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Conference organizers created a contest […]

Employee wellness programs are on the rise in companies big and small. With results that can include greater workplace satisfaction, decreased absenteeism and increased productivity, more and more employers are realizing the positive impact that wellness initiatives can have on their business. During the August 17 Business for Breakfast event, Rachel Buford, a Program Specialist […]

Meridian Technology Center Superintendent Doug Major received Oklahoma CareerTech’s most prestigious award during the 50th annual Career and Technology Education Summer Conference. Major received the Francis Tuttle Career Excellence Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education. Chad Tuttle, grandson of the late Francis Tuttle, presented the award. The conference was Aug. 1-2 […]

Meridian Technology Center recently announced new personal and professional development short courses. “We have a wide variety of new classes for people to explore in the next few months. Whether they simply want to have fun or if they are interested in enrolling in a short course to prepare for a full-time career, we have […]

Last year I jumped on the electric pressure cooker bandwagon. I’d heard a few friends rave about their experiences and when it was a featured item on Amazon Prime Day I decided it was time to take the plunge. Apparently, I wasn’t alone – Amazon sold 215,000 of its most popular brand of electric pressure […]

People seem to be flocking to raise chickens. Over the past few years the urban farm movement has hit cities big and small. Benefits of bringing foul from the farm into the backyard include having fresh eggs, rich compost, natural pest control and an educational experience for children.  This edition of TRIO focuses on three […]

You’ve worked hard to make your business a success. Make sure you’re protecting it with the right kind of insurance coverage. During the July 20 Business for Breakfast event, Katie Johnson of the Upshaw Johnson Company, will discuss how the right insurance policy can help reduce some of the financial risks associated with being a […]