Cover art designed by Wesley Carter from the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center

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1 Cover art designed by Wesley Carter from the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center

2 Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators July 29, 2015 On behalf of the Executive Board of the Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators, welcome to the 2015 Professional Development Conference. We are very excited to be here in Roanoke this summer, where it is refreshing to return to the mountains for a nice stay. As we embark on a brand new school year, we have worked very hard this year to make this year s conference both meaningful and beneficial. It is always good to start the year off with great information and new tools to share with our fellow instructors and especially with our students. Thank you to those who have offered suggestions, prepared workshops, contacted and arranged for vendors to attend, and have provided beneficial services and resources for this year s event. We couldn t do this without your help and support and continue to ask for suggestions for future conference workshops and conference locations. We also ask for current and future lead teachers to get involved early in planning for technical update days and courses for future conferences. In conjunction with Virginia ACTE, we would also like to ask for your input and support on education legislation that specifically involves CTE and Trade and Industrial Education courses. We would like to provide Virginia ACTE with as much information as possible on bills in the Virginia General Assembly that affect us as a whole or our individual programs. Together, we can make it work! Again, we are glad to see each of you and happy that you chose to be a part of your professional organization. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy the Greater Roanoke Valley and leave this conference refreshed, revitalized, and full of excitement and information to start the school year off right! Best regards, Laura Smith Laura Smith, CD VATIE President

3 EXECUTIVE BOARD President President-Elect Past President Secretary Treasurer Financial Officer Conference Manager SkillsUSA Student Specialist Administrative Advisor Laura Smith Washington County Career and Technical Center Curtis Taylor Badger Technical Center James Jones Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Joyce Price Blacksburg High School Dr. Sid Delepine III Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Ken Anderson Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Jim Bushong (Retired) Botetourt County Career and Technical Center Deborah Tripp New River Community College Jason Suhr Burton Center for Arts and Technology Virginia Department of Education Representative Anthony Williams Trade and Industrial Education Specialist Office of Career and Technical Education Services VATIE Presidents Richard Stoner Amelia-Nottoway CTE Center Ken Anderson Virginia Beach Vocational Technical Center Bill Anderson Hermitage Technical Center Jim Bushong Botetourt Technical Education Center Don Hoffman C.S. Monroe Technology Center Pat Richard Triplett Business and Technical Institute Larry Bentley Page County Technical Center Lonnie Quesenberry Tazewell County Career and Technical Center Sondra Massie Southside Virginia Community College Sidney Delepine Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Rose Blevins Kecoughtan High School James Jones Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Laura Smith Washington County Career and Technical Education Center

4 2015 Trade and Industrial Education Professional Development Conference July 25 August 3, 2015 Sheraton Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center 2801 Hershberger Road Roanoke, Virginia Saturday, July 25 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. JMU Human Growth and Development Class Begins Chardonnay Dr. Sidney Delepine Instructor 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. WVU OSHA 510 Class Riesling Sunday, July 26 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Continuation of JMU and OSHA Chardonnay/Riesling Monday, July 27 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Continuation of JMU and OSHA Chardonnay/Riesling 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. BRCC Cosmetology Update Class Begins BCAT Cosmetology Lab Tuesday, July 28 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Continuation of JMU, OSHA, BRCC Chardonnay/Riesling/BCAT 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. SkillsUSA Chapter Management Institute (CMI) Basic Salons 3 & 4 1:00 p.m. SkillsUSA Board of Directors Meeting Boolean Director s Suite 4:00 p.m. VATIE Board of Directors Boolean Director s Suite Pre-conference Meeting Wednesday, July 29 8:00 a.m. Noon Registration Convention Center Foyer 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Vendors Convention Center Hallways 1

5 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Administrator s Update Boolean Director s Suite Anthony Williams Specialist, Trade and Industrial Education and Related Clusters Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education Services 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. First Timer s Orientation Salon D (Corner near stage) 11:00 a.m. Opening Session and Lunch Salons A, B, C, D Welcome VATIE President, Laura Smith Opening Ceremony Virginia State SkillsUSA Officer Team Greetings from Virginia SkillsUSA Deborah Tripp Greetings from Virginia DOE Anthony Williams Recognition of Lead Teachers Virginia ACTE Lunch Conference schedule updates/changes 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Auto Body and Collision Repair Technical Update Salons 1 & 2 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Auto Technology Technical Update Mnemonic Conference Theatre 2 Breakout Sessions 1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. SkillsUSA District Chair Meeting Salon E This meeting is for all current and new SkillsUSA District Chairs. Past Chairs are welcome to come share knowledge with the new team. Topics will include: discussing District Chair duties (from fall rallies to district contest); meeting other District Chairs; and sharing ideas and beginning planning for the new school year. Each District Chair will receive a manual, and leadership and technical standards. Presenter: Deborah Tripp, SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist 1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Learn How to Engage Your Students! Salon F & 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Hear firsthand how SkillsUSA has guided our new state officer team. The SkillsUSA Virginia state officers will share icebreakers and stories about how SkillsUSA membership and involvement has helped them in their growth as leaders. Door prize: SkillsUSA Icebreaker book. Must be present to win. Presenters: SkillsUSA Virginia State Officers :00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Creating Your New CTE Resource Center Website Salon A Join the CTE Resource Center for a facilitated discussion about improvement opportunities and how the sited is used. The session includes a short brainstorming activity to solicit ideas about how a redesigned CTE Resource Center website might look and function. Presenter: CTE Resource Center Staff

6 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. What s Happening in SkillsUSA Virginia for ? Salon E Get a quick and comprehensive overview of SkillsUSA Virginia, where we have been and where we are going. We will recap the past year, NLSC, New Leadership Training Conference, Advisor Training, and more. There will also be question and answer time. New membership kits, handouts, and door prizes are part of this workshop. Presenter: Deborah Tripp, SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Certified Career & Technical Educator (CCTE) Salon A The Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences (ASTS), a professional organization, represents CTE instructors and administrators. ASTS has developed a high-quality CCTE Certification program to meet the need to recognize life-long achievements of educators. The CCTE Certification is similar to the National Teacher Certification offered in the academic area. However, the CCTE certificate, unlike most academic certificates, recognizes and gives college credit to individuals for industry-related experiences during their career path. Join us for a workshop on how you can become a nationally certified teacher. Presenter: Ed Sullivan, Program Manager, Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences (ASTS) 2:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. March 2 Success Salon C Learn about the free, self-paced online test-preparation program sponsored by the Army that provides materials, videos, and competency building in English, mathematics, and science. The program helps high school students prepare for state-required exams, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and college entrance tests, with full-length practice tests in the SAT and ACT. The program also teaches study skills and offers information about the college admission process and financial aid resources. Presenter: Representatives of the U.S. Army 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. SkillsUSA: Taking Your Chapter to the Next Level Salon E SkillsUSA is more than competition! Take your chapter to the next level by using the SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence Program (CEP), which includes the Program of Work and the seven key goals of the organization. Have your students take on the leadership role and organize your chapter meeting and activities. Door prizes include: SkillsUSA educational material and an Advisor Success Kit (ASK) ($39.95 value). Must be present to win. Presenter: Deborah Tripp, SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist 3

7 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. S/P2 Creating a Safety Culture Salon A for Your Classroom and Beyond 4 No matter what type of curriculum you are teaching, your students are presented with a number of safety risks when they enter the classroom. From welders, power tools, sharp knives, and chemicals to first aid, you need to make sure that students have their eye on safety before they start hands-on training. The reality is that the majority of accidents that happen with youth workers can be prevented with timely and comprehensive safety awareness training. In this workshop, you will learn ways to protect your school, your students, and yourself by creating a safety culture that will extend beyond the classroom to the workplace. Donna Massey, account manager for S/P2, will talk about classroom risks and explain how industry-specific online training can put your students ahead of the game when it comes to safety. Presenter: Donna Massey, Account Manager, S/P2 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center Salon B SMART promotes awareness of maritime, transportation, and logistics careers to educators, administrators, and guidance counselors. It provides knowledge for STEM K-12, middle school and high school teachers, and CTE teachers with annual professional development opportunities. SMART also prepares a sustainable, globally prepared maritime and transportation workforce for the 21st century. CTE courses employed by the Maritime and Transportation industry include: Welding, Automotive (services, diesel machines, collision, and refinishing); Dental Assisting; Plumbing; Electrical; HVAC; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; Public Safety; Medical (administration, assisting, and nursing); Outdoor Power; and many others. Presenter: SMART Center personnel 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Awards & Recognition Banquet Salons A, B, C, D Special Recognitions, Silent Auction, Dinner, and Dancing Thursday, July 30 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet Salon D 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Auto Body and Collision Repair Technical Updates Salons 1& 2 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Auto Technology Technical Updates Mnemonic Conference Theatre 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Building Maintenance Technical Updates Salon 3 8:30 a.m. Noon Computer Systems Technology Technical Update Salon 4 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cosmetology Technical Updates BCAT Cosmetology Lab

8 8:30 a.m. Noon Drafting Technical Updates BCAT Drafting Lab 8:30 a.m. Noon Electricity Technical Updates Salon G 8:30 a.m. Noon Industrial Robotics/Electronic/Power Equipment Salon E 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Welding Technical Updates BCAT Welding Lab 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Certified Career & Technical Educator, Ed Sullivan Merlot 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. HVAC Technical Updates Trane Roanoke 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. What s Happening in SkillsUSA Virginia for Merlot Deborah Tripp 11:00 a.m. Noon Criminal Justice/Public Safety Technical Updates Chardonnay Noon 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch Sandwich Bar Salon D 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. TV and Media Production Technical Updates Salon F 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Construction Trades Technical Updates Bordeaux 5

9 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Lead teacher Meeting Boolean Director s Suite with Anthony Williams 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. VATIE Picker s Jam Session Salon D Bring your favorite instrument or just come sing along with us! It s a great time for everyone! Friday, July 31 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast Salons A, B, C, D 9:00 a.m. General Business Meeting Salons A, B, C, D Election of Treasurer Vote on Constitution/Bylaw Changes Conference Evaluations Big Ticket Door Prizes MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN 11:00 Noon VATIE Board of Directors Meeting Boolean Director s Suite 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. OSHA 500 Courses Merlot/Bordeaux JMU Class Riesling BRCC Cosmetology Update Class BCAT Cosmetology Lab 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Microsoft IT Academy (Lunch on your own) BCAT Computer Lab Saturday, August 1 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. WVU OSHA 500 Class Merlot/Bordeaux Sunday, August 2 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Continuation of OSHA 500 Class Merlot/Bordeaux Monday, August 3 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Continuation of OSHA 500 Class Merlot/Bordeaux 6

10 TECHNICAL UPDATE DESCRIPTIONS Auto Body and Collision Repair Salons 1 & 2 Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (1) PPG Training on Water-based Products. Thursday: (2) ASE/NATEF Update and Information Session Provided by 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tom Richardson, Vice President, Government Affairs. (3) Best Practices Lead Teacher: Ron Rinaldi Presenter: Industry representatives Automotive Technology Wednesday 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mnemonic Conference Theatre NATEF Update. Introduction to Electude with Harlen Wrenn Thursday Industry representatives from Snap-on and NAPA will give updates 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and demonstrate state-of-the-art equipment. Simulator and LMS Training will also be available. A discussion of the usual topics will also take place, including SkillsUSA updates, software, mailing list update, and program trends. Lead Teacher: Wally Hunt Presenters: Harlan Wrenn, Electude Automotive Software; Lee Brewer, NAPA; and various industry representatives Building Maintenance Salon 3 Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (1) GHS Training (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) (2) New Cleaning Products and Materials (3) Networking/Brainstorming Teaching Strategies Lead Teacher and Presenter: Barry Calloway Computer Systems Technology/ Computer Maintenance Salon 4 Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon We will be discussing the changes to the Computer Maintenance (8621) course; SkillsUSA Information Technology Services competition; 2016 VATIE Communication Cluster class ideas; curriculum used; and end-of-course certification (i.e., CISCO, CompTIA, Microsoft). Lead Teacher and Presenter: James Harper Construction Trades Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Bordeaux There will be a general overview of the HERS raters, code changes, and blower door testing. The second discussion will focus on J-D-S manuals and the importance of the right-sizing/ installation. All Building Trades, Masonry, and HVACR instructors are welcome to attend. Lead Teacher: Phillip Simmons Presenter: Leo Watkins, Certified Home Energy Rater 7

11 Cosmetology Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Salem, VA Burton Center for Arts & Technology Cosmetology educators will have the opportunity to engage in learning from A&W Salon Services (related to Syntonics Relaxer Hair Care line), Burmax presentation, and esthetics essential knowledge by Britt Faries of Sierene Salon, Madison Madden with LASH, etc. (best practices on lashes/extensions), I-CON Shears (tools and equipment presentation), Ratner Corp. with Sandy Scattoraggia and Cathy Erhart from National Testing Network along with Demetrius Melis from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations with testing updates and information. We will conclude the week with tours of the Paul Mitchell School of Roanoke and the Elizabeth Arden facilities (Closed-toed shoes required). During session breaks, please bring ONE of your best practices, a creative lesson, or classroom activities to share! Let s fill our buckets with education to make the school year a great success. (Please prepare handouts, copies, examples, etc., prior to arrival.) Lead Teacher: Julie Anderson Presenter: Various industry representatives Criminal Justice/Public Safety Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Noon Informal gathering to discuss best practices in the classroom or lab setting. Lead Teacher and Presenter: Toni Morris Chardonnay Drafting Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Burton Center for Arts & Technology Salem, VA All drafting teachers will have the opportunity to take the Autodesk Certified User exams, which are offered for Revit, Inventor, and AutoCAD. The exams were revamped and address many changes, including more application questions that involve active use of the software, and the ability to print a semi-itemized score sheet and certificate. A brief review session will be offered before the test. Instructors will also discuss current topics and plan for the 2016 BRCC college-credit class for drafting teachers. After lunch, participants may possibly tour of the Volvo facility in Dublin, Virginia. Lead Teacher and Presenter: Bob Jett Electricity Thursday, 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Salon G Tom Cerere from NCCER has agreed to administer a Green Certification Exam to any active NCCER Instructors that wish to take the test. (Anyone interested in taking this test should obtain a copy of Your Role In The Green Environment LEED Version 3 from NCCER. After the test, industrial electrical competencies will be discussed. Lead Teacher: James Pollard Presenter: James Pollard, and Tom Cerere with NCCER 8

12 HVAC Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Trane - Roanoke Instructors will leave the Sheraton Roanoke at 9:30 a.m. to travel to Trane Roanoke. Topics will include building automation systems and geothermal and/or mini-split systems. Trane will provide lunch. Lead Teacher: Tony Lann Presenter: Tony Lann and Trane Roanoke Personnel Industrial Robotics/Electronic/Power Equipment Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Salon E The group will review programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Representatives from Siemens and AMTEK will be conducting a workshop on Siemens Automation Cooperates with Education (SCE). Conveying PLC programming in a practical manner for initial training in educational institutions in industrial automation, SCE offers curriculums and automation training based on Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and blended learning concepts for conveying know-how on Industry 4.0 Educational institutions benefit from special conditions, support, and partnerships. Lead Teacher: Tim McLeod Presenter: Tim McLeod and representatives from Siemens and AMTEK TV and Media Production Thursday, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Salon F For the Curriculum Share Fair, we are asking teachers to bring an assignment/project that integrates any of the required TV competencies into the curriculum. (Please bring 12 copies of a classroom-tested TV assignment in electronic form and include some student samples. Time will be allotted to briefly share these assignments.) We will review the state and national SkillsUSA video contests and play examples. At the Technology Share Fair, we ask that all teachers bring along an example (or talk about an example) of a recent technological tool that they can share with the group. We will plan the three-credit television production course for TV teachers, which will be offered during the 2016 VATIE Conference. Also, please feel free to bring an example of a video piece(s) completed by your students that you are proud of. If time allows, we will review competencies, SkillsUSA assessment tests and contests, and TV-1 and TV-2 matriculation. Lead Teacher and Presenter: Tom O Day Welding Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Burton Center for Arts & Technology Salem, VA Presentation from Virginia Ship Repair Association. Miller and Lincoln will provide technical updates and demonstrations of new equipment. Instructors are advised to bring their personal protective equipment. The Pipe Fitter s Union will also be doing pipe welding and orbital welding demos. Lincoln may bring in a small CNC plasma table specially built for schools due to its small size. Lead Teacher: Greg Pins Presenter: Virginia Ship Repair Association, and representatives from Miller, Lincoln, and the local Pipe Fitter s Union. 9

13 OSHA Saturday-Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OSHA 510 Friday-Monday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OSHA 500 Saturday-Monday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OSHA 500 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Instruction and Training Services: Maintaining a safe working environment for students has been a top priority for the Office of Career and Technical Education Services. As a result, OSHA training courses were introduced by VDOE to maintain standards established by federal and state laws related to health and safety. The OSHA 500 is designed for instructors to award students the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program. The OSHA 500 is also for any instructor seeking recertification. In 2010, the federal requirement was changed to include the OSHA 510 as a prerequisite. The OSHA 510 and 500 training services remain effective and the Office of Career and Technical Education Services will continue to work with the Department of Labor to ensure that instructors are updated with current OSHA construction standards, policies, and regulations. Participants who successfully complete this OSHA training will be able to teach OSHA 10- and 30- hour construction safety courses to their students in the classroom. All instructors will receive a hard-copy manual, a CD, and over 80 PowerPoint presentations on OSHA standards. Presenter: Representatives of West Virginia University Microsoft IT Academy: Getting Started Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Break for Lunch) Burton Center for Arts & Technology Attend this session to discover tips and tricks for making the connection between the benefits of Microsoft IT Academy and how it can be applied to your Trade and Industrial Education classes. A tour of the member s site and ITA OneDrive will be discussed and ITA benefits will be demonstrated. Office 2013 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) software will be explored. Presenter: Jennifer Tyndall, Certified Microsoft Trainer 10

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15 VATIE Outstanding Career and Technical Educator 1991 Gary Fletcher Brick Institute of America 1994 Ike Koontz Brick Institute of America 1997 Tim Lawrence State VICA Director 2000 Mark Church State SkillsUSA-VICA Director 2001 Roger Johnson A.R. Burton Technology Center 2002 Vic Sorrell Hermitage Technical Center 2003 Gary Lane Tazewell County Career Center 2004 Charles Coles Bedford Technical Educ. Center 2005 Meghan O Connor Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center 2006 Forest Fowler Giles County CTE Center 2007 Andy McClung A.R. Burton CTE Center 2008* Chad Maclin Fairfax County Public Schools 2009 Dr. Dan Smith Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2010 Dr. Richard Lee Ross SkillsUSA Virginia 2011 Lee Browning Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center 2012 Doug Wright Chantilly Academy 2014 Ed Sullivan Retired VDOE and Spotsylvania CTC *Earned National Recognition VATIE New Trade & Industrial Teacher of the Year 1999* Peter Anderson Pulaski County High School 2000 Ed Sullivan Spotsylvania Vocational Center 2001 Lonnie Quesenberry Tazewell County Career & Technical Center 2002 Brian Cave Virginia Beach Career & Technical Center 2003 Nancy Burchell Woodbridge High School 2004 Charlotte Ayers Bedford Technical Education Center 2005 Joyce Lindsey Madison County High School 2006 Sid Delepine Virginia Beach Career & Technical Center 2007 Jason Ritter Charlottesville Albemarle Career & Tech Center 2008 Christine Baylor Henrico County Public Schools 2009 Chris Frost Botetourt Technical Education Center 2010 James Jones Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center 2011 Richard Antongeorgi Norfolk Technical Center 2012 Chris Wycoff Chantilly Academy *Earned National Recognition 12

16 Teacher of the Year Recipients 1983* Tim Lawrence Tazewell County Vocational Center 1984* Roger Caudell Pulaski County High School 1985 Clay Burres Colonial Heights High School 1986* Sondra Massie Russell County Vocational School 1987 Gwendolin Trull Bennington Tazewell County Vocational Center 1989 Larry Philbeck Amelia-Nottaway Vocational Center 1991 Bill Anderson Hermitage Technical Center 1992 Jim Bushong Botetourt Technical Education Center 1993 Herley Blankenship Tazewell County Vocational Center 1994 Shirley Crabtree Thomas A. Edison High School 1995 Gloria Foley Bassett High School 1996 Duane Renic Hermitage Technical Center 1997 Bev Conner Highland Springs Technical Center 1998 Pat Richard Triplett Business and Technical Institute 1999 Paul Vadeboncoeur Spotsylvania Vocational Center 2000 Tim Stephens Triplett Business and Technical Institute 2001 Marcia Canada Greene County Technical Center 2002 Robert Ham Valley Vocational Technical Center 2003* Carolyn Powell Kempsville High School 2004 Bob Jett Stafford Senior High School 2005 Bill Burton Hermitage High School 2006 Anne Savedge Chesterfield Technical Center 2007 Larry Ambrose Triplett Tech 2008 Soussan Bayati Edison Academy 2009 Tom O Day Arlington Career Center 2010 Bob Shanks Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center 2011 Ken Kilinski Franklin County Public Schools 2012 Robert Stringham Edison Academy 2013 Lonnie Quesenberry Tazewell County Career and Tech Center 2014 James Pollard Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center *Earned National Recognition Roger Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award 2009 Roger Johnson Roanoke County Public Schools 2010 Sondra Massie Russell County Career and Technology Center 2011 Russ Bowling Prince William County Public Schools 2013 Benjamin L. Baines Virginia Department of Education, Retired 13

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18 TOGETHER WE MAKE IT WORK! The Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest statewide association that is dedicated to expanding relevant and rigorous Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, enhancing leadership among its members, influencing public policy for the benefit of CTE professionals and students, and developing a competitive workforce in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia ACTE Advocates For You Worked with the General Assembly to secure funding to enhance and expand CTE classroom equipment, curricula, credentials, and the CTE Resource Center Restored Perkins funding for CTE programs at the state and local level Promoted public policy initiatives with support from stakeholders and business and industry groups Provided CTE data to legislators to increase public awareness about and appreciation for CTE Monitored bills and issued alerts about changes in the public policy arena that affect CTE Virginia ACTE Membership Offers You Strength in Numbers Contribute to a collective voice Protect and promote your profession Develop relationships and networks Learn about leadership opportunities Build the image of and raise awareness about CTE Accept the challenge and reaffirm your commitment to CTE Virginia ACTE Provides You with Professional Development Opportunities Leadership seminar on January 21-22, 2016, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Richmond through professional development workshops and breakout sessions, enhance your leadership and advocacy skills to increase awareness about the importance of CTE for policymakers, the media, and the public ACTE Region II Conference on September 25-27, 2015, in Montgomery, Alabama join your colleagues from the southeastern states for information about CTE best practices ACTE Career Tech Visions Conference on November 19-22, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana sharpen your skills and broaden your knowledge through CTE informational sessions, a comprehensive Expo, and a rich array of networking opportunities ACTE National Policy Seminar on February 29-March 2, in Crystal City, Virginia take your skills to the Hill, hear updates on legislative and regulatory issues, and educate your congressional leaders. Virginia ACTE Celebrates You and Your Students Annual Excellence Awards recognize CTE teachers, guidance professionals, and administrators for exemplary work Scholarships awarded to high school seniors pursuing CTE careers Virginia ACTE Membership + Division Membership + ACTE Membership = Standing up as a CTE supporter who prepares tomorrow s workforce AND makes a real difference for CTE! Join today at 15

19 Mark your calendars for 2016 VATIE Summer Conference July 24 August 2, 2016 Sheraton Roanoke Roanoke, VA April 15-16, 2016 State Leadership Conference and Skills Championship Fredericksburg Expo Center Fredericksburg, Virginia More information at: