Small Space, Big Impact

Shihadeh prepares students for the future with smartly designed spaces and empowers teachers with novel means of educating 21st century learners.

The culture at the Innovation Center is interdisciplinary and organized into industry themes where CTE teachers, core academic teachers, and students work together on real-world problems. Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions will also partner to increase opportunities. The Innovation Center is organized around three academies

• Health Sciences Academy

• Advanced Technology Academy, and

• Professional Skills Academy

Each offer programs that will equip students with the skills and credentials needed for their future career. The building will house CTE classes currently offered at Handley High School, featuring high intensity trades and professional skills labs, a health sciences suite, and lab spaces that support cybersecurity, digital design, robotics, and computer technology.

High visibility work labs, dynamic collaboration and presentation spaces, abundant natural daylighting, healthy materials, indoor air quality, and reduced energy use were all design-drivers.