Hugh Hermann is a passionate educator who is continually building his expertise in the field of career and technical education (CTE). Hugh began his career by launching an all-inclusive middle school technology and engineering program. He then transitioned to a fully comprehensive high school, where he taught automotive, digital design, electricity and electronics, engineering, graphic arts, and metalworking, including welding. Following his years of teaching, Hugh served as Milwaukee Public Schools’ CTE Coordinator, and oversaw programs across eleven high schools offering a total of twenty-six distinct programs of study.
In 2015, Hugh relocated to Orange County Public Schools (Orlando, FL), where he served as an assistant director of postsecondary Career and Technical Education programs, including Nursing, Dental Assisting, and Surgical Technology. In the fall of 2022, Hugh transitioned to Lake Sumter State College, a community college outside of Orlando, Florida. There, he served as the director of a innovative early-college program that allows dual-enrolled students to earn their Associates of Arts degree and a high school diploma at the same time. This program is unique in its use of partnerships between business and industry to support extended learning opportunities in the fields of health sciences and STEM.
As part of FourPoint’s College, Career, and Life Readiness (CCLR) team, Hugh can help transform your community’s disjointed career exploration and CTE efforts into a coherent, P-20 system. Hugh has been an active participant in evaluating school district’s CTE programs to ensure that they are in alignment with workforce trends and needs. He has a vast amount of knowledge on a wide variety of CTE pathways, including apprenticeships, and is excited to help any school district take their CTE programs to the next level.
Expertise
- Career and technical education
- Career pathways
- Postsecondary and career training and research
Education
- MA in Leadership Studies – Marian University (WI)
- BS in Technology Education – University of Wisconsin-Platteville
- FL Local Director of Vocational Education Certificate – University of Southern FL
