Students in Elizabeth Grant’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Exploration class at A.C. Reynolds Middle School (ACRMS) are getting a hands-on look at the many career possibilities that await them in the future. Recently, their career spotlight turned to the fascinating field of criminalistics - and the lesson quickly became an experience students won’t forget.
With the help of School Resource Officer Ryan Justus and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigators (CSI), the school hallway was transformed into a mock crime scene. Clues were carefully scattered throughout the area, giving students the opportunity to step into the shoes of real-life investigators.
The CSI team walked students through the many steps involved in solving a case. From examining evidence to understanding how details are documented, students learned just how much precision and teamwork go into a real investigation.
One of the highlights of the day was a demonstration on how investigators collect and test for fingerprints. Students watched as the experts carefully dusted surfaces and explained how fingerprints can help identify individuals and piece together what happened at a scene.
For Ms. Grant, experiences like this are exactly what Career Exploration is all about - helping students discover careers they may have never considered before.
By bringing real-world professionals into the classroom, students at ACRMS are learning that their futures can take many different paths. Whether it's law enforcement, forensic science, or any number of fields, these hands-on opportunities are helping spark curiosity and open the door to the possibilities ahead.
