Jonnie Lucas
Adult Instructor
Wolfe Center Educational Center
Biography
Jonnie Lucas has been a dedicated teacher for the Merced County Office of Education since 1998. She began her career teaching Office Occupations and Marketing Occupations at East Campus Education Center to adults and high school students. She currently teaches Office Technologies in Medical Environments for adults at the Wolfe Education Center, named after her father, Dr. E. R. Wolfe, the first Merced County ROP Director.
Ms. Lucas earned her Vocational Education Credential from California State University of Sacramento along with various course completed at Stanislaus and Merced Community Colleges. Jonnie is a current member Merced County Office Teachers' Association/CTA/NEA as well as the Central County Chapter Association of Regional Occupational Centers/Programs (CCCAROC/P).
Ms. Lucas has lived in Merced County since 1963 and has two grown sons, a caring daughter-in-law and four lovely grandchildren. She is a do-it-yourself, home improvement enthusiast and works diligently to enhance her beautiful home!
Mission Statement
My mission is to teach adult students new concepts to open their minds to whole new aspects of the working world. I want to help my students understand and overcome some of the barriers to employment they have faced in the past. I want to teach them dignity, humility, and responsibility, along with the skills they will need to obtain and retain employment. Ultimately, I want to be a good role model for my students and help them reach their vocational goals - striving for every student to become a success - that is my reward and my mission!