#WildcatWednesday - Dave Cunningham
Every Wednesday we will be showcasing a different staff member here at Whittier Tech.
This week is Mr. Dave Cunningham! Mr. Cunningham is currently our Evening Education Director. He started in the Fall of 1987 as the Data Processing/Computer Language Programming Teacher (Data Processing became Computer and Office Technology and Web Page Design). He also coached basketball, cross country and track while also serving as a Class Advisor, Club Advisor, Tech Prep Coordinator, and various other roles. Mr. Cunningham retired from teaching in 2011, the same year he started as the Evening Education Director.
Mr. Cunningham has been at Whittier for 37 years. He is most proud of the state-of-the-art Tech Center and building up the evening education plumbing and electrical programs to be some of the largest and best programs in the state.
Here are some fun facts about Mr. Cunningham:
What do you like about Whittier: The students -- I have had the opportunity to connect with high school students, students in extracurricular activities and sports, and adult students through the evening education program.
Fun Fact about yourself: I am an avid skier and I have also climbed 15 of the 14,000 footers in Colorado and hiked excessively in Washington, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and New England. I love entertaining, cooking for, and being surrounded by my family and friends.
Mr. Cunningham’s advice to students: I like to say "You can retire from a job but you can't retire from life, you need to have activities, hobbies, and people that continue to inspire you" I love being at Whittier on Monday and Wednesday nights, connecting with our instructors, students, and fellow staff. I also love traveling and staying active -- I would encourage anyone and everyone to travel if they're interested. There's so much to see and do.
In particular, I give credit to our evening education population who work all day, raise families, and come here at night to earn their career licenses. I admire their commitment and dedication.
Thank you, Mr. Cunningham, for your many years of service to the Whittier Tech community. Your dedication to the Wildcat family is exemplary.
Stay tuned next week to meet our next staff member!