Mike Collins
Assistant Director · C-TEC
My name is Mike Collins, and I am currently serving as an Assistant Director at C-TEC, where I am beginning my second year in this role. Prior to joining C-TEC, I served as the Director of Millersport High School, building on a career dedicated to leadership, education, and student success. Before moving into administration, I spent seven years as the Criminal Justice Instructor at Tri-County Career Center. It was there that I discovered my passion for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the life-changing opportunities it provides students by connecting classroom learning with real-world career pathways. Prior to my career in education, I proudly served for 15 years with the Licking County Sheriff's Office, including time as a detective. My experiences in law enforcement, education, and school leadership have shaped my commitment to preparing students for successful futures through meaningful relationships, high expectations, and career-focused learning.
Speaking At
Admin Olympics
Wednesday, July 22 · 10:40 AM – 11:30 AM · Franklin
Admin Olympics was a powerful culture and climate–building event for both students and staff. It provided a great opportunity for collaboration between administration, instructors, and students. Throughout the event, students and instructors were able to showcase their skills, labs, and teaching strategies while also providing opportunities for meaningful teach-backs. Administration visited each lab, where students used a rubric and specific event criteria to evaluate us on the skills being taught. In several labs, students even presented small trophies that represented their programs, which added a fun and meaningful touch. Here at C-TEC, we truly had a great time with this event. It allowed us to see our students in a different light and gave us the opportunity to step back and genuinely appreciate the incredible work our instructors do every day. At the same time, students were able to see administration in a different setting, which created a positive and memorable experience for everyone involved. Not only was the event competitive for the administrative team, but the students fully bought into the day as well, making it a successful and engaging experience for all.