2025 Distinguished Alumni Spotlight – Raymond "Dale" Streble

Our Distinguished Alumni Spotlight features recent award winners who’ve been recognized as part of ECTC’s annual Profiles of Excellence Dinner. Our winners are nominated for their notable influence and determination over time throughout their profession, family, and community. Nominations are reviewed and selected by the ECTC President’s Cabinet and Departmental Division Chairs. These individuals are the true embodiment of the many ways ECTC leads to better lives, and it’s an honor to share their stories.

Raymond ‘Dale’ Streble currently serves as the Trainer and Independent Living Specialist for New Hope Foster Homes.

After attending ECTC from 1986 to 1988, Dale went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in Police Administration from the University of Louisville in 1992. He had every intention of pursuing a career in law enforcement, but instead accepted a job in child protective services at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. He served as a CPS worker for 23 years and has become well-known throughout Bullitt County and surrounding areas for his work to protect and advocate for abused and neglected children and vulnerable adults in courtrooms, homes, and schools.

Upon retirement, Dale knew he was not finished with his service to the community, and they weren’t ready to lose him either. He was recruited by New Hope Foster Homes in Shepherdsville, where he now trains foster parents. He also works with adolescents to meet independent living goals after they age out of the foster care system. For years, Dale graciously sacrificed his vacation time to volunteer at Camp Freedom, a camp for kids in foster care, first as a counselor and then as Director.

Streble fondly recalls his years at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, especially Professor Pem Buck, who took students out of the classroom to show us how people of another culture lived.

To current students of ECTC, Streble says to never give up on yourself. Challenges may take you to places you never expected.

ECTC’s Distinguished Alumni Program recognizes graduates and former students for their successes and exemplary service to their professions and communities. Nominees must have completed a credential (degree, diploma and/or certificate) from ECTC, or have been enrolled as a student at ECC/ETC/ECTC, at least five years ago. Self-nomination is permitted. Active members of the ECTC faculty and staff are not eligible for consideration. To nominate someone, fill out the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form.