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It's already been stated here many times, but your passion for what you do is inspiring.  I am now a devotee of sheet metal work, and will never look at a duct or vent the same way again! I will certainly keep this new information in the back of my mind when I teach math and science.

-Rob Harriman
Lyle Elementary School

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The passion you have for your career shines in your presentation. I was impressed with your breth of knowledge and the facily.  Ty Will visit with student
Brandi Baker Rudicel
AL Kennedy High School

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I was blown away by how much Kevin Roth loved his job. I almost felt like I had chosen the wrong career! I learned so much about a trade I had no idea about before. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Tyler Davis
Stanfield High

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What an awesome experience! Kevin - your passion and experience shown through. You obviously love what you do and are motivated to bring good people into the industry through education. I hope to direct many ambitious students your way!
- Maddie Kozloff
CVMS, Newberg SD

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I learned a lot about sheet metal! Very informative! You have a great program and I will certainly enourage students to take part in the apprenticeship program.

Robby Morrissey
Kennedy High School

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I will never look at the exterior and interior of buildings the same way. Sheet metal is everywhere. What a great path for student who are creative thinkers and like to problem solve. Metal origami. Great job hosting us, we all learned a lot.

Gary Miller
Molalla River School District

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Thank you for the information and tour at the union's Sheet Metal Institute. Our speaker did a great job to explain the types of fabrication. Even today, as I viewed the tram connecting OHSU's Marquam Hill and South Waterfront locations, I gained a new appreciation for the metal work necessary to create this new Portland icon.

Take care!
Mike Blackwell
Newberg High School

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I never knew sheet  metal work could be so exciting. Honestly wished that I was a high school student!  I am excited to use the video that you shared with my students!  I think that it will speak to them.  Fascinating tour and loved all the details in the building.  Amazing artistry!!!  Thank you for educating me.  

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I never knew sheet  metal work could be so exciting. Honestly wished that I was a high school student!  I am excited to use the video that you shared with my students!  I think that it will speak to them.  Fascinating tour and loved all the details in the building.  Amazing artistry!!!  Thank you for educating me.  

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Maleka Allen
Franklin High School

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I never knew there where so many options in sheet metal.  Thanks for the great presentation!

Justin Burch
Tualatin High School

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My knowledge of this trade was zip. This was a highly informative stop and a wonderful way to begin our journey. I have been trying to connect with Kevin because I would really like to get a hold of the materials they use to teach the math required to create those amazing structures...

Thanks again!
Susan Kaller
Portland Public Schools

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I was so impressed and motivated by your passion for the industry, school and the art of welding. It was inspiring. Thanks for inviting us in to your world and opening our eyes to all the possibilities. I am so excited to share this with my students and fellow staff!
April Logsdon
Perrydale School

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The Sheet Metal Institute was one of my favorite sites while in the Portland area for the Educator Externship!  Prior to visiting the Sheet Metal Institute, I had no idea about careers in sheet metal and how to point students in that direction.  After the amazing presentation and tour of your facility, I see sheet metal everywhere I look and everywhere I go, and have a clear understanding of the trade and demand for future sheet metal workers!  I loved the video "Just Over a Minute in the Life of a Tinner" from a graduate of the Sheet Metal Institute - she was inspiring, and I will definitely show this to students and point out the skills in HS subjects like math and art that go hand-in-hand.  Thank you again!  I look forward to sharing with my students!
Kirsten Wright
Stanfield Secondary School

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Thank you so much for the time you took.  My father was a building contractor, and two of my brothers followed him in the field...so I am familiar with many construction related tools, materials, and practices, but I had never paid any attention to sheet metal.  Now I do and will.  Thank you for the effective and interesting presentation.  I appreciated how you incorporated the science of the work in to your talk.  Pointing out to us details to notice, telling us about your own discovery of the trade and the video created by Evan Orlando were all high points.  I hope to use Evan's video in presentations, I will also use photos of the music museum in Seattle and the Tram in Portland.  The design and art in the Sheet Metal Workers Union building was an inspiring backdrop.  Thank you for explaining the history, function and purpose of the union.
Laura Monroe McMinnville High School

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I really enjoyed learning about all of the different options for people woking in sheet metal.  I really enjoyed the presentation and the tour of the facility.

Thanks!

Jamie Swindle
Tigard HS

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When I left this facility, I wanted to quit my job and become a sheet metal worker! I had never thought about all the work that goes in to ducting, for instance. Thank you for a very engaging tour and for sharing your passion for the industry.  I hope you get more time next year - I could've stayed on this campus for hours!
Beth Frausto, Astoria High School

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Your presentation and tour were so engaging and informative. 1. I did not know you existed prior to my visit. 2. My knowledge of sheet metal was quite small. 3.

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I really loved seeing all the things that are "Sheet Metal"! I had no idea and no idea that you existed. Can't wait to tell my students!
Sue Frasier
Central Linn Jr/Sr High School
Halsey, OR

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Next year you get more time! I loved how you talked about all the different occupations that go into building one room, as mentioned below. It's just something we don't think about, but will now that we are more aware. thanks again for a great tour.
Frosti

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I was impressed with the technology and the building.  I never knew sheet metal had that many career opportunities.  

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I was impressed with the technology and the building.  I never knew sheet metal had that many career opportunities.  

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Ty
Al Kennedy Alternative

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It was exciting to see the artwork involved in sheet metal. I liked the story about the art student. I thought of some of my Art students. Their math might not make the grade, but it is an avenue that is a possibility for some of them.
Kathleen Adams
Warrenton High School

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Thank you for the engaging presentation and tour! I learned so much that I can pass on to students. Thank you for your hospitality and lunch!

Carissa Smith, NMMS

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So many ways to use sheet metal-never thought there were so many places. Thank you for your great presentation and tour.
Edith H. McNary H S

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The thing that surprised me the most was how artistic sheet metal work really is. I am excited to pass this on to my students. Thank you so much

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The thing that surprised me the most was how artistic sheet metal work really is. I am excited to pass this on to my students. Thank you so much

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I seriously learned so much about sheet metal and I’m now seeing it everywhere. Touring the facility and seeing the resources that the students have really convinced me that this school would be an amazing opportunity for my students.

Elizabeth Lytle
Sweet Home High School

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I learned so much here! The work that you all do is really an art form and very detailed and intricate. As a math teacher, I can completely see connections between the curriculum I teach and your craft. I would love to be able to connect with you and have some interactions with my students!

Stephanie- McNary High School

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Thank you for opening your facility to us and sharing what you do.  I really had no idea all the complexity that goes into sheet metal working.  I appreciate the passion of the presentation.  The workshops were really cool.  I especially liked the duct work high on the wall that students have to connect.
Jessica Todd AHS

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Thank you for your insights into the sheet-metal industry, the tour of your facility, and the great lunch.
Alain Brown SHHS

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Wow!  I had never thought about the connection between sheet metal and art.  Thank you for being so open and gracious with us--and for providing lunch.   Thanks so much!

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Wow!  I had never thought about the connection between sheet metal and art.  Thank you for being so open and gracious with us--and for providing lunch.   Thanks so much!

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Amanda Miles
South Albany High School

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I really enjoyed the video and cool tour. Amazing facilities to see and a great program

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What a beautiful building and great presentation - so appreciated getting to understand more about the sheet metal industry! Esther, NKN

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I appreciate how you talked about the room we were in and the various projects that the room entailed. The presentation and video really taught me about the sheet metal industry, demand, and benefits for workers. Thank you! JKahler WAHS Albany

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Your presentation was excellent which included useful information, relevant ways our students will need their every say skills we teach them on your industry, and the tour was great. I appreciated seeing all the student pieces of work that were around the building.
Elyse Hansen

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Very informative about what the career actually entails. The video about the tinner was super. I am going to use it with my students. Lab facility was amazing. Cant wait to see the on the job work. I wish i had known about this when i was a student. Rhonda from RHS