2026 WV ACTE Summer Conference

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10:00am EDT

From Classroom to Community: Embedding Innovation & Entrepreneurship in a Middle School Program

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

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 →

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

Workshop

Area Best Practices, Middle School, Management & Entrepreneurship, Agriculture
global Y

2:15pm EDT

Agriculture, Energy & Natural Resources Networking Session: Growing Programs & Partnerships

LIMITED

Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

2W9 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is a dedicated meetup space—not a formal presentation—where educators can collaborate and share ideas. Join others in agriculture, energy, and natural resources to discuss program growth, hands-on learning, and industry partnerships. Build connections, exchange resources, and support the continued expansion of these programs.

Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
2W9 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Networking