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Mrs. Blackmon serves the Moody and VPA communities. Feel free to reach out any time at candace.blackmon@sccboe.org
Mrs. Puckett serves students in the Ragland and Odenville communities. Sign up to meet with Mrs. Puckett by emailing christina.puckett@sccboe.org
Ms. Ray serves students in the Ashville and Springville communities. Sign up to meet with Ms. Ray by emailing emily.ray@sccboe.org
Meet the Team
Learn more about each of our Career Coaches.
Mrs. Candy Blackmon
School Email
School(s)/Program(s) Assigned:
- Moody High School and feeders
- SCC Virtual Preparatory Academy
- ECTC Health Science
- ECTC Public Safety Academy
- ECTC Culinary
- ECTC Plant Systems
Biography:
Welcome! As a St. Clair County native and Pell City High grad (2008), I couldn't be more excited to begin my sixth year as a local career coach.
When I headed to The University of Alabama, I didn't have a clear plan, changing majors many times before earning my B.S. in Athletic Training in 2013. I went on to earn an M.Ed. from Georgia College & State University, working as an athletic trainer in college, clinical, and high school environments before teaching Health Sciences and Sports Medicine starting in 2019.
Because I experienced the uncertainty of finding the right path firsthand, I am dedicated to helping our students prepare for life after high school. Whether their target is college or entering the workforce, I assist with college and job applications, FAFSA, resumes, and career exploration.
Mrs. Christina Puckett
School Email
School(s)/Program(s) Assigned:
- St Clair County High School and feeders
- Ragland High School
- ECTC Automotive Service Technology
- ECTC Collision Repair
- ECTC Modern Manufacturing
- ECTC Information Tecnology & Cybersecurity
- ECTC Army JROTC
Biography:
This is my fourth year serving as a Career Coach with St. Clair County Schools. As a resident of St. Clair County and a parent of four children in the school system, I am personally invested in the success of our students. Prior to this role, I spent 12 years as an instructor at Jefferson State Community College, where I worked closely with incoming college students. Over time, I saw many students begin their college journey without a clear plan or direction, often leading to unnecessary setbacks in time and finances. That experience inspired me to make a shift, helping students identify their goals and chart a purposeful path before they graduate high school. It’s incredibly rewarding to play a part in guiding them toward brighter, more intentional futures.
Ms. Emily Ray
School Email
School(s)/Program(s) Assigned:
- Springville High School and feeders
- Ashville High School and feeders
- ECTC Business Information Technology
- ECTC Early Childhood Development (JSCC)
- ECTC Additive Manufacturing
- ECTC Welding
- ECTC HVAC
- ECTC Carpentry/Construction Technology
Biography:
My name is Emily Ray, and I'm in my 27th year in public education. I graduated from St. Clair County High School in 1995, and after earning a BS in secondary education from The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), I came back to St. Clair County and taught English and served as a school counselor at my alma mater for 22 years. A few years ago, I made the move to teach business at Eden Career Technical Center and recently shifted to my current role as career coach. I love that I get to merge my career tech, English, and counseling experience to help kids explore the wide world of career options.