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EVENT LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN (hotel website)
WEBSITE: https://www.minnstate.edu/cte-works-summit

THEME: This year’s Summit centers on a deceptively simple yet profoundly impactful theme: Listening.

In a noisy world, listening is not passive - it’s an intentional act of leadership. Turn down the volume and tune in to the voices that matter most—the people we serve. Together, let’s amplify the power of listening to transform education, strengthen communities, and shape a more connected future for career and technical education in Minnesota.

Why listening, and why now?
  • The pace of change continues to accelerate. To adapt and innovate effectively, we must listen closely to the needs, challenges, and aspirations of those we serve.
  • The most impactful solutions often come from those closest to the problems. Listening amplifies voices that have too often been marginalized and overlooked.
  • Data speaks volumes - if we’re attuned to hear it. Sharpening our listening skills helps us glean actionable insights from the wealth of information at our fingertips.
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Tuesday, November 19
 

8:30am CST

Welcome and General Session
Tuesday November 19, 2024 8:30am - 8:55am CST
Presenters
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Heidi Johnson

Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, ECMC Group
Heidi Johnson is the Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff (COS) for ECMC Group. She works with the executive officer team in the planning and coordination of strategic, highly complex activities across the organization. In addition to her COS role, she leads the Records and Information... Read More →
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Karl Ohrn

State CTE Director, Minnesota State
Karl began serving as Career and Technical Education State Director for Minnesota in December of 2022 and has been with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system since 2013. He first became involved with the Perkins Grant while working at Northland Community and Technical... Read More →
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Liz Williams

Associate Director, Innovation, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Liz Williams works with the Greater Twin Cities United Way as a Program Officer for Career Academies, collaborating with school districts and partners to reimagine school systems as a lever for community wealth-building. Liz is passionate about disrupting inequitable education systems... Read More →
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Michelle Kamenov

Supervisor, Career and Technical Education, Minnesota Department of Education
avatar for Yingfah Thao

Yingfah Thao

Director of Profesional Development for Career and Technical Education, Minnesota State System Office
I bring a human-centered approach to everything I do and consider every problem I encounter—big or small—a design challenge. I'm a staunch advocate for creating and delivering delightful user experiences for humans. In my current position, I apply UX and human-centered design... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 8:30am - 8:55am CST
Regency Ballroom

9:00am CST

Keynote: Dr. Rose Chu with host, Liz Williams
Tuesday November 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CST


Keynotes
avatar for Rose Chu, PhD

Rose Chu, PhD

2022 Bush Fellow, Project Lead for Elevate Teaching, School Board Director (Roseville Area Schools), and Professor Emrerita (Metro State University), Elevate Teaching
Rose is an experienced educator dedicated to the tireless pursuit of educational equity and excellence for children and youth. She is on a mission to transform how we talk about, view and relate to the teaching profession so as to restore the prestige the profession deserves in our... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Liz	Williams

Liz Williams

Associate Director, Innovation, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Liz Williams works with the Greater Twin Cities United Way as a Program Officer for Career Academies, collaborating with school districts and partners to reimagine school systems as a lever for community wealth-building. Liz is passionate about disrupting inequitable education systems... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Regency Ballroom

10:10am CST

KEYNOTE Breakout: Elevate the Teaching Profession in Career and Technical Education
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Join us for an interactive session about Elevate Teaching, a movement to inspire the next generation of teachers, and equip current educators and community partners with resources to help shift how we view, talk about and relate to the profession, ultimately, bringing reverence back to the profession, starting in MN. We will discuss how the CTE community can be champions in this movement, and ways you can leverage the communication resources available for you to use in your local context.
Keynotes
avatar for Rose Chu, PhD

Rose Chu, PhD

2022 Bush Fellow, Project Lead for Elevate Teaching, School Board Director (Roseville Area Schools), and Professor Emrerita (Metro State University), Elevate Teaching
Rose is an experienced educator dedicated to the tireless pursuit of educational equity and excellence for children and youth. She is on a mission to transform how we talk about, view and relate to the teaching profession so as to restore the prestige the profession deserves in our... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Regency Ballroom
 
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