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CMTHS Distinguished Almuni
Central Montco Technical High School is pleased to announce Derek Heim as our 2019 Graduation Keynote Speaker!
Derek attended the Culinary Arts Program at Central Montco Technical High School from 1997 to 1999 and graduated from both CMTHS and Norristown Area High School in 1999. In 2003 he earned his Bachelors Degree in Management through a full-ride scholarship from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island because he was a SkillsUSA National Officer during his time at CMTHS.
Derek was program director for the Boys and Girls Club in Pawtucket, RI from 1999 to 2004. He was aquatics and camp director for Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham, MA from 2004 to 2006. He then served as Program Specialist/Finance for SkillsUSA in Easton, MA from 2006 to 2007. Derek was the executive director of the Dartmouth Massachusetts YMCA, and is currently President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South in MA. Additionally, Derek was elected Selectman of his hometown of Swansea in 2016, representing its 17,000 residents, and he was re-elected in 2019 for his second 3-year term.
Derek earned his Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America in 1996. He was also featured on the Food Network in a national television series, “Cooking School Stories” in 2001. He is a member of the Rotary Club.
Letters of nomination speak of Derek’s hard work and “can do” attitude: “Derek has the ability to get things done with confidence and conviction. His ability to work with his peers is a memorable trait. He was always ready to step in and help his fellow students. His natural abilities combined with his work ethic have brought him great success.”
Derek and his wife, Julie, reside in Swansea, MA with their daughter Lorelei and son Landon.
July 10th and 17th - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
August 7th and 14th - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Welcome Wednesdays are for all students! Newly accepted students, returning students, potential new students and community visitors can tour the CMTHS campus and our programs. This is an opportunity to get ahead of the game!!
Students will be able to try on uniforms for size before purchasing and also be photographed for their student ID. We will also have the require Emergency Medical forms and contact forms available for parents/guardians to complete.
July 31st - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
New Students !!! Join teachers an dpeers for food, fun, and games! You will meet new CMTHS friends and participate in fun summer activities here on the CMTHS campus.
Free CMTHS T-Shirt for the first 100 New Students to Reserve Their Spot!
RSVP to Elisha Lowery at elowery@cmths.org
or by calling 610-277-2301 x243
CMTHS is adding a new program that will take current Juniors interested in becoming Educators in this Seniors Only 1-year program!
You will receive 7.5 Hours/Week of Field Experience and Instruction by Professional Teachers!
Click HERE to download our flyer or click HERE to learn more.
Looking for something fun to do this Summer? CMTHS will be having a "Grab-A-Day" Summer activity camp for kids entering grades 6,7,8 starting in July! Your child can choose from a list of fun and educational day-long activity camps to challenge their creativity as well as their brains. Sign up soon as spots are filling up quickly! Please click HERE for more information and to download the application. We hope to see you there!
