2026 WV ACTE Summer Conference

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

11:00am EDT

Taking Flight: Career Exploration and Workforce Development at Butler Tech Aviation Center

Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

John Marshall Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Located in southwest Ohio, the Butler Tech Aviation Center offers students career exploration, hands-on training, and industry-recognized credentials. Through partnerships with local businesses and the FAA, students gain practical skills and certifications, preparing them for careers in aviation. This presentation will highlight how the center fosters workforce development and creates pathways to success in the growing aviation industry.

Speakers

Adam Snoddy

Aviation Center Principal, Butler Tech

Adam Snoddy is the Principal of the Butler Tech Aviation Center, located in southwest Ohio. He was previously a social studies teacher for 14 years, including 10 years at Butler Tech's main campus.

Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
John Marshall Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop

Area Supply Chain & Transportation
global Y

3:15pm EDT

Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Transportation Networking Session: Aligning Programs to Industry Needs

LIMITED

Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

2W19 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This is a collaborative, non-presenter-led session designed for educators to connect and share. Participants will discuss program strategies, certifications, safety practices, and industry partnerships that align with workforce needs. Use this time to exchange ideas, problem-solve, and build connections that strengthen these high-demand career pathways.

Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
2W19 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Networking

Area Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Transportation

10:00am EDT

Guardians of the Gasline

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

John Marshall Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session highlights how modern sensing technology is used in the energy industry to detect gas leaks and protect communities and the environment. Participants will engage in a hands-on engineering challenge using micro:bit devices to simulate real-world gas detection systems similar to those used in pipeline monitoring and industrial safety. Teachers will write simple code and calibrate their sensors to detect different “gas” levels, modeling the process technicians and engineers use to configure leak detection equipment.

The session demonstrates how this activity can be used in CTE, STEM, and middle or high school classrooms to connect coding, electronics, and environmental safety with real workforce applications in West Virginia’s energy sector. Participants will also learn about classroom resources and industry partnership opportunities available through the WVU STEAM Technical Assistance Center (STEAM TAC) and the WVPEC Speakers Bureau.

Speakers

Melissa Bane

STEAM Specialist/Program Coordinator, WVU STEAM TAC

Before joining WVU, Melissa Bane taught in West Virginia public schools for eleven years. Melissa developed and implemented STEAM and STEM instruction for grades 5-8 and gained grant funds to design, stock and run a vibrant, functioning Makerspace. Melissa is a Project Lead the Way certified teacher. She has tra... Read More →

Angela McDaniel

Curriculum and Professional Development Director, WVU STEAM TAC

Angela McDaniel, Ed.D., is the Curriculum and Professional Development Director for the West Virginia University STEAM Technical Assistance Center (STEAM TAC). With more than 30 years in education, she works with educators across West Virginia to strengthen career and technical education... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
John Marshall Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop

Area Supply Chain & Transportation
global Y

1:00pm EDT

Building & Moving Networking Session: Skilled Trades, Construction & Transportation Pathways

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

2W9 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This is a dedicated networking session—not a presenter-led experience—where educators can connect and collaborate. Participants will share best practices in hands-on instruction, safety, certifications, and industry partnerships. Join the conversation, exchange resources, and strengthen connections across these essential programs.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
2W9 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Networking

Area Construction, Supply Chain & Transportation

2:00pm EDT

Aviation for All

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

2W16 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will explore innovative strategies for developing and expanding aviation education programs that prepare students for high-demand careers in the aviation industry. Participants will learn how to begin building a local pipeline of future aviators by introducing students to aviation pathways early and providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences throughout high school.

The session will highlight a vision for growing programs into a comprehensive aviation-focused high school environment—modeled after successful programs across the country—where students can graduate with a competitive advantage. Attendees will gain insight into program design, industry partnerships, credentialing opportunities, and strategies for aligning instruction to workforce needs.

Aligned to the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster, this session will provide practical ideas and inspiration for educators and leaders looking to expand opportunities and prepare students for careers in aviation right here at home.

Speakers

Joseph Jervis

Director of Maintenance and Flight Operations, Aviation Instructor for SVHSCTE, Appalachian Flight Services & Spring Valley High School CTE

I am interested in this proposal so that I may have an opportunity to share my successes as the first real hands-on aviation program in the state where students are actively working through a business partnership with Appalachian Flight Services to maintain airworthiness of actual... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
2W16 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop