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Christine Armstrong, in full tater costume, prepares to trigger a potato launcher at Potato Days at CBTECH. Armstrong’s combination of good humor – exemplified by her occasional silly costume – and firm hand has earned her the respect of her students and colleagues.

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CB Tech’s Armstrong wrapping up 40 years in education
February 23, 2026 3:15 a.m.

CB Tech’s Armstrong wrapping up 40 years in education

MOSES LAKE — Christine Armstrong has run the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center since its inception, and now she’s set to retire after seeing thousands of students move through classrooms there and elsewhere.