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10:00am EDT

From Classroom to Community: Embedding Innovation & Entrepreneurship in a Middle School Program
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Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights how a rural West Virginia middle school program leverages community partnerships, state connections, and existing campus resources to embed innovation and entrepreneurship into student learning. Participants will explore practical, replicable strategies for building partnerships, designing student-driven projects, and transforming classroom assignments into real-world impact. Attendees will leave with a framework they can immediately implement in their own schools—regardless of size or funding.This session highlights how a rural West Virginia middle school program leverages community partnerships, state connections, and existing campus resources to embed innovation and entrepreneurship into student learning. Participants will explore practical, replicable strategies for building partnerships, designing student-driven projects, and transforming classroom assignments into real-world impact. Attendees will leave with a framework they can immediately implement in their own schools—regardless of size or funding.
Speakers
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Jeremy Cantrell

CTE 7/Ag, Braxton County Middle School
Jeremy Cantrell is a West Virginia middle school educator and innovative program leader recognized for advancing environmental education and entrepreneurship in rural schools. A recipient of the 2026 WVDEP Environmental Teacher of the Year Award (6th-8th grade level) and honored with... Read More →
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Alicia McPherson

CTE 8th, Braxton County Middle School
Mrs. McPherson is an 8th grade Career and Technical Education teacher whose collaborative leadership and forward-thinking mindset have helped expand innovation within the middle school program. Working alongside Jeremy, she has played a key role in designing hands-on, student-centered... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center
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2:15pm EDT

Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Students to Real Careers Through Industry Partnerships
LIMITED
Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center
Limited Capacity seats available

Students can’t pursue careers they’ve never seen. Yet too often, career awareness comes too late or not at all.

In this engaging session, discover how to bring real-world skills and career exposure into your CTE programs through intentional industry partnerships and hands-on learning. Learn how to break down silos, connect programs, and create experiences that reflect real workforce expectations.

Leave with practical strategies to immediately strengthen your program, expand your network, and better prepare students for the future of their work.

Speakers
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Justin Hensley

National Engagement Director, Project Lead The Way
With over a decade of experience supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms, STEM educators, and school administrators, Justin is a dedicated advocate for innovative, hands-on learning. Currently serving as a National Engagement Director at Project Lead The Way (PLTW... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center
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3:15pm EDT

Think Like Industry: Using Problem-Based Learning to Build Workforce Skills in CTE
LIMITED
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center
Limited Capacity seats available
In today’s workforce, employees are expected to collaborate, analyze problems, and develop solutions in team settings. This session will introduce CTE teachers to a structured approach for using problem-based learning to engage students in solving authentic, industry-relevant challenges. Participants will explore how assigning career-based roles within student groups can mirror real workplace environments and strengthen communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.


Through an interactive process, attendees will experience how a problem-based learning cycle can guide students from identifying a problem to developing and presenting solutions. Practical strategies will be shared for designing industry-focused problems, structuring group roles, and facilitating productive student dialogue. Participants will leave with ideas and tools they can use to create engaging learning experiences that help students think and work like professionals in their career fields.

Speakers
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Debra Cullen

Instructional Coach, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)
Debra Cullen is an instructional coach with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) who works with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instruction, leadership, and student engagement through project-based learning, literacy integration, and professional learning for educators... Read More →
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Judy Frank

Director of State and District Partnerships, Southern Regional Education Board
Judy Frank is the SREB West Virgina State Director. She joined SREB in 2015, bringing more than 33 years of experience working on issues of education policy and practice in the public education sector. Judy has led numerous school, district, state and national workshops advocating... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center
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