Meet Our Staff

Heather Pratt, Instructor

My career as a member of the KCTC team began in 1998.  My favorite part about working in Agriscience is the diversity that we get to experience everyday. Diversity in the students that are part of our program and diversity in the content that we explore.  Each day provides new learning opportunities for students and staff.

I began my experience in the Green Industry working at a greenhouse/farm market in high school.  I built on that hands-on work by attending Michigan State University.  In 1996, I recieved a BS in Horticulture.  With a desire to teach, I then pursued a Masters degree in Agriculture Extension and Education , also at MSU.  A full year student teaching experience at KCTC, was followed by the opportunity to be hired in the Agriscience department.

My favorite field trips include:  climbing trees with West Michigan Tree Service, manicuring greens at Egypt Valley Country Club, gardening at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, building amazing landscapes at the West Michigan Home and Garden Show and learning new plants at the 4-H Children's Garden at Michigan State University.

Brent Willett,  Instructor

With over a decade of experience in landscape construction, beef production, and over five years in crop production and agronomy, Brent brings a deeply practical foundation to his classroom at Kent Career Technical Center. His academic credentials include a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education from Michigan State University, complemented by minors in Biology and Environmental Studies and Sustainability. He also holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License, a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals certification, and an MDARD Integrated Pest Management certification.

As an agriculture educator and FFA Advisor, he is passionate about connecting students from across Kent County with hands-on experiences in agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources. He takes pride in introducing students to the FFA organization, where they discover their leadership potential and explore their own interests — and in building relationships with colleagues who share that same dedication to career and technical education.