From health science to construction, there are a plethora of unique and useful courses offered at LHHS. Additionally, there are a variety of wonderful educators who teach our CTE courses, but Ryan Rohde is the mastermind behind Robotics, Architecture, and Engineering.
Juggling these three courses is surely a difficult task, but Rohde tackles it head on, so that all his students can learn and grow.
“I am designing my own assignments and improving them each year. I want to make sure the class is interesting as well as preparing students for the industry,” Rohde commented.
Many of Rohde’s brightest students happened to be randomly assigned to one of his classes. It was only after creating things of their very own that they came to develop a passion for engineering.
“Some students just need to see what they are capable of,” Rohde mentioned on the untapped potential of many students at LHHS.
Rohde tapped into his engineering potential at Texas A&M University, where he got his degree in Industrial Engineering.
“I have also worked in engineering and manufacturing environments. I have never been an architect, but I have used architectural tools for plant/factory layout design,” Rohde said about his experience in the fields he teaches.
Throughout his time at LHHS, Rohde has most enjoyed seeing all of the different, finished designs students come up with to solve the same problem, whether it be a 3D render of a house or a functioning robot.
Rohde has found it slightly challenging to come up with engaging and useful assignments and projects, but that is exactly what he plans to improve in the future.
“I want to make sure the students are familiar with what’s going on in the industries. I will be updating the curriculum as new advancements come (i.e architecture software, AI).”
The way Rohde manages Robotics, Engineering, and Architecture here at LHHS is nothing short of innovative and incredible.
If you are interested in any of his programs and classes, you can sign up for them while selecting classes for next year, or you can join the robotics club which meets every Tuesday after school and requires no experience.
