Canadian Valley Technology Center dedicates building to retired Asst Superintendent, George Tiner

Feb. 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Nearly 200 people filled Canadian Valley Tech’s new building at the Chickasha campus yesterday afternoon to honor retired Assistant Superintendent George Tiner and dedicate the facility in his name.

“In 1977 my wife and I were working as teachers in California, and the school closed in the middle of the school year,” Tiner told the crowd. “I sent applications to several schools in Oklahoma, and Canadian Valley took a chance on me, and a few weeks later I started my new job as the Electronics teacher at the El Reno campus.”

In June of 2013, 36 years and two position changes later, he retired from Canadian Valley as the Assistant Superintendent of the Chickasha campus.

Current CV Tech Assistant Superintendent Bill Bradley spoke about the process leading up to the new facility. “This has been a long time coming. It started about 20 years ago with two ‘temporary’ portable buildings. Now, many years later, we finally we have the space needed to adequately serve our students,” Bradley said.  “It’s a beautiful facility and something our school district and community can be proud of.”

Bradley continued, “The name, George M. Tiner Center for Educational Excellence, is especially fitting. George held himself and those around him to a high standard of excellence. That standard allows us to better serve our students, businesses and communities.”

Dr. Greg Winters, Canadian Valley Superintendent, praised Tiner for his dedication to the district. “George and I knew each other for many years before I came To Canadian Valley as Business and Industry Services Director,” Winters said.  “I have always admired George for his focus on students and doing what is best for the school district.”

Retired Superintendent Dr. Earl Cowan and Board of Education members George Fina and Dick McCalla also spoke, expressing their gratitude for Tiner’s service, as well as their appreciation to all involved with the planning and construction of the new building.

Tiner spoke near the end of the ceremony. “This is a great honor, and something that only happens once in a lifetime,” he said. “This building is meant to serve as a welcoming environment to students. It’s meant to shift the culture and create a learning environment that is more comfortable and less intimidating. As you walk through the building, you’ll see elements that are not traditionally found in school buildings, or in even in other buildings on the campus.”

After expressing his appreciation to all who attended, Tiner, surrounded by Board members, legislators and Canadian Valley Administration, cut the blue and silver ribbon, officially opening the George M. Tiner Center for Educational Excellence.

The building houses four full-time career programs, including Health Careers, Early Care and Education, Surgical Technology and Practical Nursing. The large safe room is being utilized for Math classrooms, and there are several other areas to help garner a comfortable learning environment including the Academic Assistance Center (KEYS), a computer lab and several study areas. Short term courses including EMT, Flexible healthcare, Massage Therapy and PIVOT have also been moved into the new structure.