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Partners in Progress Tri County Tech 2026
Tri County Tech Superintendent & CEO, Dr. Tammie Strobel, presents Cordell Rumsey with the OKACTE Partners in Progress 2026 award. Pictured left to right: Skye McNiel, OkACTE Executive Director; Tara Gotwalt, TCT Chief Instructional Officer;  Jessica Guest, TCT Health Occupations Coordinator; Aubree Myers, BHRC Assistant Director of Nursing; Tammy Fowler, BHRC Director of Nursing; Dr. Tammie Strobel, TCT Superintendent & CEO; Cordell Rumsey, BHRC Administrator; Brent Haken, ODCTE Director. 

Tri County Tech Names Bartlesville Health and Rehab 2026 Partners in Progress

Bartlesville, OK — Tri County Tech is proud to recognize Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community as its 2026 Partners in Progress, honoring a valued partnership that helps prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on, real-world learning.

Locally owned and rooted in the Bartlesville community, Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community provides a comprehensive range of services, including rapid recovery, short-term and long-term care, memory care, and independent living. These settings offer Tri County Tech health occupations students meaningful exposure to diverse patient populations and care environments.

Through clinical experiences at BHRC, students build confidence, strengthen skills, and develop professional competence in authentic healthcare settings. BHRC's knowledgeable and supportive staff play a key role in mentoring and guiding students, reinforcing classroom learning, and helping them grow into compassionate, capable professionals.

"We chose Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community because they consistently demonstrate what a true educational partner looks like. Their willingness to invest time, expertise, and resources into our students provides invaluable hands-on learning experiences that directly impact workforce readiness. As a locally owned organization with a deep commitment to quality care and community service, BHRC exemplifies the values we strive to instill at Tri County Tech."

— Jessica Guest | Health Occupations Coordinator at Tri County Tech

BHRC's strong commitment to collaboration sets it apart. The team works closely with instructors to ensure high-quality clinical experiences, helping students graduate prepared to meet the demands of today's healthcare environment.

Beyond education, BHRC is actively engaged in the Bartlesville community, hosting events and supporting those who serve others. These efforts include providing meals for first responders and organizing seasonal gatherings that bring people together.

The partnership between Tri County Tech and Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community reflects the impact of collaboration between education and healthcare, supporting student success while strengthening the future of care in our region.

To learn more about healthcare programs at Tri County Tech, visit TriCountyTech.edu.


About Tri County Tech
We're one of Oklahoma's first CareerTech schools and have a steadfast spirit of innovation and improvement, driving economic development since 1967. Our devotion to each other, our students, and the life-changing learning we provide fuels our pursuit of excellence. We call this the "Tri County Way." We have locations in Bartlesville, Pawhuska, and Nowata, Oklahoma.


About Oklahoma CareerTech

Oklahoma CareerTech is often used as a model for programs across the United States and around the world. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 63 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, and 20 Skills Center campuses, which include three juvenile facilities and 49 adult education and family literacy providers.