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Special Session V
This week, Gov. Walz called the Minnesota Legislature into its fifth special session of the interim. While debate continued around the use of the governor’s peacetime emergency powers to address COVID-19, special session also, finally, brought the passage of a $1.8 billion bonding bill.
The bill received almost full support in the Senate (64-3) and received well over the 6 votes necessary from the House GOP caucus to reach the supermajority needed to pass. The final vote in the House was 100-34. Unlike a regular bill, a bonding bill requires a supermajority of three-fifths of the body for passage.
"I kind of look at it as a big cauldron of soup. People are throwing everything into it. And for me, I have got to get through the cauliflower and asparagus to get to the meat. But it’s all good to get there," said Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City).
Highlights from the package include:
$700 million for roads and bridges
$300 million for wastewater treatment projects
$166 million for asset preservation and replacement for university and college campuses
$55 million for bus transit in the metro area
$44.5 million for the Department of Corrections for facilities
Legislators worked hard to ensure funds were distributed well between rural Minnesota and the metro area, as well as between DFL and GOP districts. Outside of frustrations by the Senate that the House adjourned sine die (meaning final adjournment, in which they could only come back if they were called into special session again by the governor) after making amendments to previously agreed-upon language, forcing the Senate to take the bill as it was, the entire Legislature was overall pleased to have passed a bonding bill at long last.
Special session VI is expected to be called by the governor in mid-November.
Commissioner Receives Award
Terek Tomes, the Minnesota Commissioner of Information Technology Services (MNIT), has received an award for excellence in technology leadership by the Twin Cities CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards. CIO ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in Minneapolis/St. Paul that recognizes technology executives for leadership, innovation, and excellence.
Ewald Consulting 2020 Voter Guide
We are now less than one month out from the 2020 general election, and voting is already well underway. Early voting in Minnesota began on Sept. 18. Ewald Consulting has compiled a 2020 Voter Guide with information you need to know about voting, as well as information on candidates for state races.
They Said It..."Over the last year, we have faced extraordinary challenges, rapidly transformed service delivery, and focused on keeping the people we serve at the center of the solutions we provide." – Commissioner Terek Tomes on receiving recognition from the Twin Cities CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards
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October 1, 2020
For additional information: Leah Garry, Synergy & Leadership Exchange, Phone: 507-389-5115
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Glencoe Teacher Named Regional Honoree in Outstanding Educator Program
Krysten Dane, Glencoe-Silver Lake High School
Krysten Dane, a teacher from Glencoe-Silver Lake High School, has been named as a regional honoree in the WEM Foundation’s 2020 Outstanding Educator Awards program. An award that comes with $1,500.
Dane is being honored with an Ethics in Education award, which recognizes educators who embody ethical behavior and promote ethical development for students through classroom or school activities, policies or curriculum.
Dane has been teaching and coaching for eight years and currently teaches family and consumer science at Glencoe-Silver Lake High School in Glencoe. In addition to teaching, Dane also coaches volleyball. Dane has spent countless hours planning, writing, revising, and collaborating to create multiple Launch Your Future Today (LYFT) grant opportunities in the school districts of Glencoe-Silver Lake, Lester Prairie, Hutchinson and Litchfield. These LYFT grants have provided funding to create new courses and opportunities for students. One of these opportunities is in the form of an operational food truck. She has partnered with the school’s business department to develop a curriculum for a course entitled Culinary Entrepreneurship. In this course, students learn from hands on experience, relevant culinary and business skills.
“Ms. Dane has a true gift and passion for teaching,” shares a colleague. “She is a standards-based teacher who promotes inclusion in a bias-free classroom. She is able to create a highly engaging atmosphere that promotes student achievement and facilitates parental and community involvement within the school and classroom.”
In addition to the Ethics in Education Award, honorees are recognized with the Academic Challenge Coach Award (teachers who are exemplary coaches of student teams that participate and compete in academic challenges approved by the Minnesota Academic League Council), Teacher Achievement Award (exemplary teachers who support, inspire and assist students to attain greater learning as evidenced by student achievement) and Athletic Coach Award (teachers who are exemplary coaches of athletic teams).
Educators are first nominated for the WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program by students, parents, colleagues or community members. Those who accept the nomination provide additional information for consideration by Synergy & Leadership Exchange and a blue ribbon selection panel, which reviews and ranks the nominees. Six educators received statewide honors, and six educators were named as regional honorees for the 2020 WEM Foundation Outstanding Educator Awards
Synergy & Leadership Exchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration to advance the development of ethical citizens, providing educational resources, and celebrating achievement and best practices in Minnesota schools, businesses and communities.
For more information on the WEM Outstanding Educator Awards Program and Synergy & Leadership Exchange, visit www.synergyexchange.org.
This is the year to attend a national conference and see ALL the sessions from the convenience of your home or office! Plus, your feet won’t hurt at the end of the day!
Join your career and technical education (CTE) colleagues as we attend CareerTech's Virtual VISION 2020 which will be held Nov 29–Dec. 4.
The FCS-focused day is Dec. 1 with our opening session, a variety of FCS content, and our awards ceremony. Come back on Dec. 2 for the FCS Information Booth and Best Practices (short presentations from several FCS teachers).
All of Virtual VISION 2020 will be recorded so you can watch sessions from other divisions or take advantage of professional development on your own time schedule.
Special offer for FCS Division attendees: If you register by Oct. 1, your name will be placed in a drawing for member registrations for VISION 2021 in New Orleans on Dec. 1-4! We will conduct three drawings during our FCS Division Opening Session.
For more information, please visit: https://www.careertechvision.com/
Hello MAFCS Members:
As you know, $10.00 of your AAFCS dues are directed to MN Association for Career and Technical Education (MNACTE).
MNACTE is a unified voice representing Minnesota Career and Technical Education Educators to provide high quality CTE programs.
MNACTE works hard to increase the awareness of the value of CTE to ensure every student has career success. As a member, you will:
Participate in a support system for secondary and post secondary career and technical education.
Receive reduced fees at MnACTE sponsored professional development activities.
Receive MnACTE Viewpoints-A career and technical education newsletter.
Have leadership skill development opportunities.
Have grass roots input in legislative platforms.
Have access to the legislative hotline via email.
Benefit from MnACTE’s affiliation with other state and national organizations.
Expand your professional network.
Earn clock hours for approved staff development activities.
Thank you to all who are members! As stated by Max Peterson, “We are CTE first!” You are invited to attend the following:
CTE Works! Virtual Conference Nov. 3, 2020. Theme: A BOLD Vision Beyond https://www.cteworksminnesota.org/ Many great sessions and networking activities to participate in!
ACTE Public Policy Meeting will be March 22-24, 2021 in Arlington, VA. Major focuses: Pending Congressional Action - CTE Funding, Higher Ed. Act, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Federal Policy: Perkins V implementation, Elementary & Secondary Education Act, Workforce Investment. More information at https://www.acteonline.org/advocacy/acte-policy-agenda/#toggle-id-1
ACTE Region III Conference (Representing Iowa. Illinois. Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin) to be held in MN June, 2021. This conference is only in MN once every 6 years. More information to come. Please consider providing a presentation or hosting a tour in the south metro area as the conference may be at Mystic Lake Conference Center.
Respectfully, Lori V. Brumbaugh, MNACTE Representative for MAFCS lori.brumbaugh@ahschools.us
University of Minnesota Extension is offering free family resiliency webinars! Find these webinars and more at: https://z.umn.edu/FRWebinars
CCSD: School Resources regarding COVID Information
In looking at our COVID page https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/ I decided to compile a “one pager” as a quick reference for us as we respond to communications from our stakeholders. I have listed links to access in this order they appear on MDE’s COVID page:
Translated info: COVID-19 information other languages: Hmoob - Español - Soomaali
Executive Order 20-82 https://mn.gov/governor/news/executiveorders.jsp
Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for 2020-21 https://education.mn.gov/mdeprod/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=MDE033418&RevisionSelectionMethod=latestReleased&Rendition=primary
Message to Families https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/safe-learning-plan/overview.jsp
MDH 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Schools https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/k12planguide.pdf
MDE 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools https://education.mn.gov/mdeprod/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=MDE032934&RevisionSelectionMethod=latestReleased&Rendition=primary
Supporting Students and Families COVID-19 Resources page https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/supstucovid19/index.htm
Sign up to receive email notifications https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDE/subscriber/new?topic_id=MNMDE_1704
Questions regarding the health implications of reopening https://health.schools.covid19@state.mn.us
MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) website MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) website
Health-related questions about the coronavirus outbreak health.schools.covid19@state.mn.us
Other Quick Resources
21st Century Community Learning Centers Programs and COVID-19
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) COVID-19 Guidance
COVID-19 Q Comp and Teacher Development and Evaluation Guidance - Updated 04/27/20
Guidance for Districts and Schools
2020-21 Planning Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools - 7/30/20
Minnesota Distance Teaching and Learning Implementation Guidance - 6/30/20 This document provides information for Minnesota public school districts and charter schools on the logistics and funding of their distance learning programs, including nutrition programs and school-age care for children of critical workers, during the distance learning period.
2020 Statewide Assessment Reporting Guidance Due to COVID-19 - 6/11/20
Excessive Absences Guidance and Application for Individual Student - 4/30/20
Excessive Absences Application File - 4/29/20 This spreadsheet can be used by schools to apply for waivers for students who meet the eligibility criteria in lieu of completing the fillable pdf document that allows only two students to be entered.
Distance Learning Plan Template - 3/26/20 Updated 3/31/2020
Student Privacy in the Online Setting - 3/25/20 Legal requirements and factors to consider.
Selecting an Online Platform for Student Services - 3/25/20 Direct access, best practices and where to go for more
FCS COVID resources for culinary classrooms
As Minnesota school districts and charter schools plan for the 2020-21 school year, here are some primary resources from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Hospitality Industry to assist you in in guidance for your culinary/foods classroom and laboratories. These resources are intended to provide guidance as you work with your administrative staff as to how instruction will be delivered within the district.
The guidance from MDE and MDH have resources specific to Career and Technical Education as well as guidance on areas of Food and Nutrition.
The MDH recommendations to opening schools guide calls out advice for Hybrid and in-person instruction which apply to students in culinary labs (pages 4-8). Other resources identified within the document:
Food Service Worker Safety Information (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/foodservice.pdf )
List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19 )
All antimicrobial products (sterilizers, disinfectants, and sanitizers) that claim to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate a pest or the growth of unwanted organisms are pesticides and are required to be registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). See the definition of a pesticide, according to Minnesota Statute 18B.01 (www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/18B.01).
FDA advises everyday safe food handling and hygiene practices to avoid foodborne illness. Resources include:
The MDE 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools for more information on food and nutrition and career and technical education guidance. Here are some page references as you click on the link above.
Page 13 – Food service safety
ADDED 07/30/20]: The following resources can provide additional school and parent support:
The National School Nutrition Association has produced Back to School Thought Starters, a 25-page resource designed to help food service professionals ask the right questions to prepare for the next “normal."
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Institute of Child Nutrition
CDC Guidance for Schools
CDC Face Mask Guidance
MDH Guidance for School Food Service Workers
Emergency food website
food shelf finder
Page 94 – Career and Technical Education
For Family & Consumer Sciences and Human Services, review COVID guidance from:
Hospitality and Culinary
The Hospitality and Culinary career pathways should be in alignment with industry standards. Please review the below guidance for the Hospitality industry on the Stay Safe MN Web site.
Reopening guidance for restaurants and Bars has been posted to the Stay Safe MN web site
Finally, Distant Learning Strategies for Family and Consumer Science on the MDE website will address general questions on distant learning strategies.
Maxine M. Peterson, M.Ed – Teaching and Learning
Career and College Success Division – Career and Technical Education
Family and Consumer Science Education Specialist
651-582-8421 | Maxine.peterson@state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113
June 9, 2020
AAFCS Statement on Racial Equality and Social Justice
On behalf of the AAFCS Board of Directors, Jacqueline M. Holland, CFCS-HDFS and the AAFCS Diversity and Inclusion Community, I am sending you this important message. The American Association of Family and Consumer Association (AAFCS) reinforces our commitment to racial equality and social justice.
As an organization that focuses on families’ and communities’ wellbeing, we express our sadness over the recent events of racial injustice and the loss of the life of George Floyd. We denounce systemic racism, celebrate, and embrace diversity, and respect every person’s value.
AAFCS has over the years supported diversity and inclusion in the following ways.
1. 2006 Resolution on Non-Discrimination
2. The AAFCS Strategic Direction, Imagine, includes as a core value “Embrace diversity and value all people.”
3. AAFCS established a task force in 2018 on Diversity & Inclusion which transformed into being an AAFCS Community on Diversity & Inclusion as approved by the Board of Directors on May 20, 2020.
The AAFCS Community on Diversity & Inclusion Purposes:
The Diversity and Inclusion Community will review Association practices and policies and advise the board and the AAFCS CEO/Staff to enhance aspects of diversity and inclusion throughout the organization, create a plan of work incorporating these aspects, and to facilitate programming that enhances diversity and inclusion on every Association level. This community supports two of the core values from our Strategic Directions, “Embrace diversity and value all people” and “See new ideas and initiatives and embrace change.” This body will be a supportive entity for AAFCS communities to embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion that would be observed and experienced by all.
In supporting the AAFCS mission “To provide leadership and support for professionals whose work assists individuals, families, and communities in making informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.”, the Diversity and Inclusion Community recognizes and endorses the viability, value, and richness of each member as the Association moves forward to meet the needs of families in a new and constantly changing world.
Overall Goals of the Community are to:
• review Association practices and policies and advise the AAFCS Board and the AAFCS CEO/Staff
• to enhance aspects of diversity and inclusion in the organization,
• create a plan of work regarding these aspects,
• facilitate programming that enhances diversity and inclusion on every Association level
• become a supportive entity for AAFCS communities to embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion,
• recognize and endorse the viability, value, and richness of each member as the Association moves forward to meet the needs of families in a new and constantly changing world.
As an organization, AAFCS will continue to listen to, advocate for, and support the communities we serve.
The University of Minnesota Extension Family Resiliency Educators are offering the following webinars:
Webinars for consumers:
Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?
Thursday, May 21; 9-10 am or 7-8 pm
Has COVID-19 inspired you to clean while staying at home? Or maybe it is time for your traditional spring cleaning. Do you wonder what to do with your treasured possessions now or in the future? Family feuds are more likely to erupt over treasured possessions than over money. Learn how you can leave a legacy and manage family relationships while making decisions about your possessions. This webinar will help you learn:
· Strategies to jump-start conversations about inheritance
· About the powerful messages in who gets what
· The importance of planning for both titled and non-titled property
· How complex emotional and family relationships impact personal property decisions
· Six key decision-making factors in non-titled property transfer
· About resources, including a workbook, to help improve family decision making
Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/WGGYPP2020May21.
Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income
Tuesday, May 26; 10-11 am Many people have recently experienced a sudden reduction in their income. Join us to learn how to minimize the effects of income loss. Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/SuddenlyReducedIncome
Budgeting 101: Making a Plan
Thursday, May 28; 3-4 pm or 7-8 pm
Do you want to gain control of your finances? A budget is a valuable tool to help you better manage your finances. This webinar provides information and tools to address wants and needs, goal setting, balancing income and expenses, and setting aside money for an emergency fund and other savings goals. Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/Budgeting101
Mental Well-Being, Resilience & Self-Care
Tuesday, June 2; 11 am-noonOur lives have changed significantly during this pandemic. At a time when we need social support and reassurance, we are faced with uncertainty and the need to keep physically distant. What are the risks to our mental health? How do we help ourselves before helping others? Join us to explore how to promote mental well-being and resilience as we navigate this challenging time. Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/MentalWell-Being
Budgeting 201: Managing a Plan
Thursday, June 4; 3-4 pm or 7- 8 pm
Do you have a budget and struggle with following it? This webinar will provide tips and strategies for managing your spending plan. Discover ways to make changes to save money, manage debt, and plan for future goals. Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/Budgeting201
COVID-19 Scams
Tuesday, June 9; 10-11 am or 7-8 pm
Beware of COVID-19 Scams! The Federal Trade Commission has received over 40,500 Covid-19 fraud reports with American consumers reporting losses of $28.47 million. This webinar will help you spot COVID-19 related scams, learn how to avoid the scams, and identify where and how to file a complaint. Register for this webinar https://z.umn.edu/COVIDSCAMS
Preparing Your Finances for Disasters & Pandemics
Tuesday, June 16; 11 am-noon
Are you financially prepared to survive the next disaster or pandemic? Plan to participate in this webinar to learn specific strategies to increase your financial resilience. Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/PreparingFinances
Webinars for professionals:
Rental Crisis
Thursday, June 11; 9-10 am
This session is for those working in community programs with clients experiencing difficulty in finding and keeping affordable and safe housing that meets the client's needs. The RentWise curriculum is uniquely designed for those who teach tenants the skills to avoid legal confrontations, stressing dual responsibilities between tenants and property managers, helping them to acquire, sustain and aspire to meet their housing goals. Register for this webinar at https://z.umn.edu/RentalCrisis
For more online programs:
To find additional online offerings, visit the University of Minnesota Extension events and courses page. Use the 'advanced search' feature to explore the subjects 'Families', 'Home & finances' and 'Food, health and nutrition'.
New to online programs?
Our online webinars are offered using Zoom. If you have not used Zoom before, please click this link to learn how: https://it.umn.edu/services-technologies/how-tos/zoom-join-or-test-audio-video
Lori Hendrickson, M.Ed., AFC, CFCS
Extension Educator & Extension Professor
Family Resiliency
Extension Regional Office
1861 E. Hwy 169
Grand Rapids MN 55744
lhend@umn.edu
218.327.5958 ext. 3007 phone
218.327.4126 fax
1.888.241.0885 toll free
218.966.0397 cell
Courtney Globo, FCS teacher at Como Park High School in Saint Paul Public Schools
Congratulations to Courtney Globo, FCS teacher at Como Park High School in Saint Paul Public Schools, for making it as a semifinalist for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. The field of 135 candidates was narrowed to 36 teachers in the state of Minnesota. Courtney was nominated by one of her students. Please see the press release https://www.educationminnesota.org/news/media-resources/news-releases/Teacher-of-the-Year-candidate-field-narrowed-to-36.
April 15, 2020
Dear AAFCS members and supporters:
The Coronavirus is affecting all of us, but family and consumer sciences professionals are truly standing strong.
We have continued to educate the public about skills that relate to everyday living as we encourage containment of the virus. Our spirit of resilience and passion for our work will continue despite any disruptions that come our way.
The AAFCS Board of Directors and staff have been working behind the scenes since the pandemic became our new reality to explore the right path forward for the 2020 Annual Conference and Expo. Together, we reviewed the results of our recent survey with your health and wellness our top priority. We have considered work and travel restrictions, the financial impact to our members, the temporary closure of the host hotel and furloughs to hotel staff, and our commitment to do the right thing.
Today, I am announcing that the AAFCS Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Conference and Expo. As of now, we are sharing this need-to-know information that will answer some of your immediate questions:
The registration site for the Annual Conference is closed.
If you were registered, you will receive a notice that a full refund is being issued.
If you are a presenter, leader of one of our AAFCS communities, committees, units, or a related organization that was planning to host an event, you will receive an update from staff by April 24th.
If you have received or applied for a 2020 award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship, you will receive an update by April 30th.
We are exploring options to host components of the in-person event, virtually. We expect to announce any plans for a virtual event(s) in May.
We regret that the Coronavirus pandemic will keep us from gathering face-to-face in June for an engaging conference experience in Baltimore. As a Board, we just couldn't in good conscience support an event that might in any way jeopardize your/our health and well-being.
Just as there has been an increased appreciation for the content of family and consumer sciences through the governmental stay-at-home recommendations, we know you have an ongoing need for a professional organization that provides you the support and resources needed to thrive in these uncertain times. AAFCS pledges to be YOUR professional community in the ways that adapt to OUR new normal!
Stay safe, stay well.
Jackie Ogden, CFCS
President, AAFCS Board of Directors
Here is something we want to mention,
Reserve the date for the MAFCS convention.
It will be at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, Minn,
“Strong Roots” the theme, all attending will win.
Feb. 5th, 6th and 7th of the year 2020,
Tours, vendors & presenters aplenty.
Mark your calendar, reserve the date,
Ideas shared will lessons create.
By attending, it will enhance your teaching,
For all those students you want to be reaching.
Effective strategies & innovative approaches,
Will enhance your skills as MAFCS coaches!
For those retired, you’ll be inspired,
Those feelings inside will be re-fired.
Join us in February, amongst the pines,
You’ll be guaranteed a heart warming time!
The year has ended, the new decade begun,
Remember to sign up for conference fun.
Deadline date is the 17th of January,
Fill in the form-please do not tarry.
The program agenda has been posted online,
Please “learn with us”-an enriching time.
The topics are varied & offer an in-depth look,
From culinary to marketing – things not in a book.
For more conference information, to sign up to come,
Visit the web site – www.mnafcs.com
Strong roots is the theme, we won’t let you down,
A renewed excitement & camaraderie will be found!
The deadline date is days away,
Sign up by the 17th to come & stay.
At the Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN
Don’t wait too long & wish you’d been.
Involvement is always the key to learning,
Growth takes place, while our wheels are turning.
Our strong roots are enriched, it deepens our zeal,
Spread the word, it’s our last appeal.
For more conference information, to sign up, to come,
Visit the web site www.mnafcs.com
Strong roots is the theme, we won’t let you down,
A renewed excitement & camaraderie will be found!
For registration information, please visit our events page http://www.mnafcs.com/
You are invited to attend the MN Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Fall Social!
When: Friday, November 1st 2019
Where: Omni Brewing Company, 9462 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove, MN
Time: 6pm-9pm
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS FALL SOCIAL EVENT!
FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education
MnACTE
MINNESOTA ACTE MEMBERS HONORED AT ACTE/ REGION III CONFERENCE
June 18, 2019--From Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE)
The Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE) is pleased to announce that five MnACTE members received the ACTE/ Region III Excellence Award at the ACTE/Region III Conference held in Lisle, Illinois on June 12-14, 2019.
Nominated by the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE), these members were selected above other candidates from Region III (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin) because of their significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs in career and technical education (CTE).
Teacher of the Year: Neil Pearson, Agriculture Teacher, Wilmar Sr. High School, Wilmar
New Teacher of the Year: Katie Lechleitner, Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher, Shakopee High School, Shakopee
Administrator of the Year: Kathy Kittel, Supervisor of CTE/Secondary Perkins Leader,
Saint Paul Public Schools, St. Paul
Community Service: Jessica Daberkow, Agriculture Teacher, Martin County West High School, Sherburn
Lifetime Achievement: Ginny Karbowski, Articulation Coordinator, College High School Partnership, Shoreview
These five educators will be competing against 4 other regional winners for the National ACTE 2019 Excellence in Education awards at the ACTE Annual Convention in Anaheim, California to be held December 4-7, 2019. They will also be recognized at the upcoming Minnesota CTE Works! Conference on November 4-5, 2019 at the Minneapolis Mariott Northwest Hotel, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
In addition, three other educators will be honored at the state level for their high achievements in CTE.
Career Guidance: Sara Laviolette, Director - Disability Services/Perkins/Centers for Student Achievement/Veterans Resource, Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park
Postsecondary Teacher of the Year: Zach Rada, Instructor, Adult Farm Business Management Ridgewater College, Willmar
Teacher Educator of the Year: Lyle Westrom, Teacher Educator, Agricultural Education, University of Minnesota Crookston, Crookston
MnACTE is the state professional association for the field of career and technical education and an affiliate of ACTE (Association of Career and Technical Education). Now in its 91st year, ACTE has a membership of more than 30,000 teachers, counselors, and administrators at the middle school, high school, and college levels. For further information, please contact MnACTE President, Jean Rakun (jean.rakun@wayzata.org) OR Awards Co-Chairs, Ginny Karbowski (vhkarbowski@hotmail.com) or Jessica Daberkow (Jessicadaberkow@mcwmavericks.org)
The MAFCS December 2018 newsletter is now available! Click here to check it out and see our archived newsletters.