2011 Session Materials
Please be advised that not all presentations provided materials. Those with attached materials will be underlined.
Keynote Speakers
Breakout Sessions, Monday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m.
Session A1-Incorporating Data-Driven Improvement Strategies to Increase Student Performance on Perkins-Mandated Assessments
- Katherine Manley, Professor & Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
- Denise Belt, CEPD Administrator, Shiawassee Regional ESD
Session A2-Are College Ready and Career Ready Really the Same? + Handout
- Lawrence Schlack, Consultant, Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
Session A3-High School Online Courses-Free for all Michigan Schools!
- Barbara Fardell, Manager, Educational Technology, Michigan Department of Education
Session A4-So What Exactly Does "College and Career Ready" Mean?
- John Williams, Consultant, Ed-Connect, Inc.
Session A5-Autodesk in Education and in the Workforce
- Amy Gritzinger, Application Engineer, Studica, Inc.
Session A6-Michigan's College Access Strategy
- Brandy Johnson, Director, Michigan College Access Network
- Tom Freeland, Supervisor, College Access & Outreach Unit, Michigan Department of Education
Session A7-The Impact of CTE on Postsecondary Academic Persistence and Success
- Deedee Stakley, Director, Early College, Lake Michigan College
- Brian Pyles, Regional Director, Career and Technical Education, Berrien RESA
Session A9-Linking STEM and CTE Education in Michigan
- John Dugger, Professor, Technology Studies, Eastern Michigan University
- Paul Kuwik, State Director, PLTW, Eastern Michigan University
- Glenna Zollinger-Russell, Supervisor, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
- Patricia Talbott, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
Session A10-Connecting Career Information with Academic Instruction + Handout + Handout + Card Deck Order Form
- Kristen Garceau, Director, Career Resource Connection
Session A11-Teaching Students to Bring Their A Game to Work
- Eric Chester, Founder & President, Generation Why
Session A12-Talent Supply Chain Management 2025 Vision
- Bill Guest, President and CEO, Metrics Reporting
- Dennis Dunlap, Associate Superintendent for Career and Technical Education, Gratiot-Isabella RESA
Session A13-Program Evaluation Using Microsoft's MTA Certification + Handout
- Keith Kelly, Faculty/Developer, Northwestern Michigan College
Session A14-ProMoTEd: Alternative Certification Tried and True
- Cheryl Thomas, Associate Professor, Ferris State University
Monday, January 31 at 1:45 p.m.
Session B1-Technical Standards Review and Revision Process-When, How, and Why
- Katherine Manley, Professor and Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
- Jan Vogel, Special Projects Coordinator, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
- Glenna Zollinger-Russell, Supervisor, Career Planning and Education Unit, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
Session B2-Resetting Cut Scores on MEAP and MME
- Joseph Martineau, Director, Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability, MDE
Session B3-"But they take the test before we see them!" An Update on the Michigan Merit Exam
- Andrew Middlestead, Test Development Manager, Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability, MDE
Session B4-A Vision and 5-Year Strategic Plan for College and Career Preparation
- Jason Pasatta, Development Director, Career and Technical Education, Ottawa Area ISD
Session B5-Student Job Fit Analysis
- Curlada Eure-Harris, Lead Faculty Career counseling/Planning, Lansing Community College
Session B6-Creating a Collaborative Student Event and Shared Advisory Committee
- Deedee Stakley, Director, Early College, Lake Michigan College
- Chris Woodruff, Department Chair, Hospitality, Lake Michigan College
- Patti Kenworthy, Culinary Art Instructor, Van Buren Technology Center
Session B7-Meeting the Rigors of the Michigan Merit Curriculum in Career and Technical Education
- Jennifer Harrison, CTE & MSTC Director, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
- Mike Hoffner, CTE Director, Branch Area ISD
- Kevin Mills, CTE Math instructor, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
- LeeAnne Nagle, CTE-ELA Instructor, Branch Area ISD
Session B8-Improving Student Literacy Through CTE
- Kristen Maher, English Integration Teacher, Crockett Career and Technical Center
Session B9-The Center for PLM Education at Oakland University
- Patrick Hillberg, Adjunct Professor, Oakland University
- Robert Van Til, Professor, Oakland University
- Mary Kaye Aukee, Director, Career Focused Education, Oakland ISD
Session B10-Getting Them Ready-Classroom Strategies for Career and College + Job Value Handout + Class Presentation Handout + Choosing the Right College Handout + Bag Project Handout + Junior College Fair Outline
- Peggy Molter, Counselor, Adrian Public Schools
Session B11-Digital Teaching in 2011
- Corinne Hoisington, Professor, Central Virginia Community College
Session B12-Supporting Green Ideas
- Larry Blackmer, Founding Partner, The Grand Writing Network
- Gretchen Spedowske, Project Coordinator, Ferris State University
Session B13-Now Playing-FIRST Robotics Competition 2011 + Handout
- Keith Kelly, Faculty/Developer, Northwestern Michigan College
Session B14-College with Confidence: A Holistic Approach
- Tim Verdries, Graphic Arts Instructor, Van Buren Technology Center
- Suzanne DeGraves, Career Guidance Counselor, Van Buren Technology Center
- Steven Ambs, Integrated English Instructor, Van Buren Technology Center
Monday, January 31 at 3:00 p.m. Session C1-Networking for Programs Going Through Review and Revision
- Katherine Manley, Professor and Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
- Jan Vogel, Special Projects Coordinator, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
Session C2-No-Cost, Reliable Resources in the Michigan eLibrary Just for CTE Educators!
- Deb Biggs Thomas, Michigan eLibrary Coordinator, Library of Michigan, MDE
- Rafael Diaz, Public Safety Officer, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety/Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
Session C4-Meeting the Educational Needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
- Pam Kies-Lowe, State Coordinator for homeless Education/Homeless Education Consultant, MDE
Session C5-Put the T In Your STEM Education Program + Handout + Website
- Elaine Horn, Cisco Academy Director, Cisco Networking Academy
- Greg Smith, Area Academy Manager, Cisco Networking Academy
Session C6-Managing the Articulation Process
- Aveia Morris, Tech Prep Coordinator, Washtenaw Community College
- Robin Carville, Developer, STATCO
Session C7-CTE Teacher Evaluation
- Mike Hoffner, Director, Branch Area Career Center
Session C8-Elementary Explorer Day
- Jane Castle, Career Preparations Services Coordinator, Lenawee ISD
- Kim Dusseau, Career Preparations Services Coordinator, Lenawee ISD
- Jonathan Tobar, Career Preparations Services Coordinator, Lenawee ISD
Session C9-CTE's Role in Meeting Michigan's Forgotten Middle Skill Jobs + Handout
- Lawrence Schlack, Consultant, Kalamazoo regional Educational Service Agency
Session C10-How To: Annual Authorization to Occupational Certification
- Geralyn Stephens, Assistant Professor, Wayne State University
Session C11-Ready to Roll to Office 2010
- Corinne Hoisington, Professor, Central Virginia Community College
Session C12-Business, Management, and Administration Program Assessments
- Norma R. Tims, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
Session C13-Clash! Bang! Boom! A Collaborative Approach to Academic Integration
- Janie Lesinski, English Language Arts Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Julie Gauthier, Business Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Donna Valdmanis, Early Childhood Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Tom Lennox, Public Safety Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Bruce Provencher, Web Programming & Design Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
Session C14-Preparing Your Students for Career in Energy
- Amy Kienast Linderman, National Director of Business Relations, Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology
Tuesday, February 1 at 8:00 a.m. Session D1-Design, Produce, and Market REAL Products- Collaborate for Student Success
- Randy Tower, Instructor, Newaygo county Career-Tech Center
- Kirk Wyers, Director of Career and Technical Educational Services, Newaygo County RESA
- Kyle Morrison, Career Placement coordinator, Newaygo County Career-Tech Center
- Allen Wilson, Counselor, SCORE
Session D2-Prepared Students Produced for Prepared Partners
- Leslie Coates, Academic Consultant-LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
- Richard Wilkins, Academic Consultant-LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
- Hallie Snyder, Assistant Principal-Curriculum & Instruction, LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
- Cheryl DeGroote, Coordinator of Occupational Grants & Program Planning, Jackson Community College
Session D3-Promoted: A Unique Route to CTE Teacher Certification through Cohort Development
- Mike Ennis, Associate Professor, Ferris State University
- Lisa Besemer, vocational Authorization Officer, Ferris State University
Session D4-Interactive Life Planning for Students
- Tracy Miller, myDreamExplorer consultant, Greater Than One Services
- Karen Owen, Customer Support, Michigan Virtual University
Session D5-Navigating Navigator
- Tina Koepf, Research Coordinator, Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
- Kimberly Ducat, Project Coordinator, Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
Session D6-Going Online with Your CTE Courses
- Debra LaMothe, Consultant, Oakland Schools
- Tom Mavis, Teacher, Rochester School District
- Esperanza Harrington, Teacher, Pontiac School District
Session D7-Effective Program Management to Support Regional CTE Needs
- Ryan Rowe, Principal-LISD TECH Center, Lenawee ISD
Session D8-Linkage to Leadership: Postsecondary Partnership Café
- Jennifer Harrison, CTE & MSTC Director, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
- Gretchen Spedowske, Project Coordinator, Ferris State University
Session D9-Open Discussion on Future Careers in STEM
- Patty Cantu, Director, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
- Glenna Zollinger-Russell, Supervisor, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
- Patricia Talbott, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
- Michelle Mueller, Dean of Workforce Development, St. Clair County Community College
- Al Lecz, Regional Director and Consultant, Oakland Community College
Session D10-The "NEW" 13.0000 Education General Programs: What You Need to Know
- Norma R. Tims, Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
Session D11"Let's Be Serious! Can I really Deliver ELA and Math Instruction in my CTE Program?"
- Jennifer Stairs, English Teacher, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Jim Wrede, Automotive Technology Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Karen Shoskey, Math Teacher, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
- Rick Mathis, Power Equipment Technology Instructor, Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center
Session D12- Games, Fun, and Computer Science
- JC Irvine, Instructor, Wayne-Westland Schools
Tuesday, February 1 at 9:15 a.m.
Session E1-Tic-Tac-Toe to Student Success, Certification, and College Credit
- Corbett Day, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Instructor, Lenawee ISD
- Julie Ross, Assistive Technology/Classroom Systems Specialist, Lenawee ISD
- Leslie Coates, Academic Consultant, Lenawee ISD
Session E2-HOT & NOW: How MCPA Can Help You Save Your Full FTE
- Sasamon Parker, Placement Specialist, Muskegon Area Career Placement Association
- Wayne Borr, Director of Career and Technical Education/MCPA President Elect, Niles Community Schools
- Diana Bailey, Program and Placement Specialist, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
- Spike Fuehr, Co-Op Coordinator/MCPA Past President, Fowlerville High School
- Kyle Morrison, Career Placement Coordinator, Newaygo County RESA
Session E3-The Sustainable Energy Education and Training (SEET) Project
- Kenneth Flowers, Department Chair, Technologies, Lake Michigan College
- Steven Karsten, Energy Production Technology Instructor, Lake Michigan College
Session E4-Programs of Study: Determine Your Destiny By Choice NOT Chance!
- Jenny Griffith, Oakland Community College Tech Prep CIS Secondary Liaison, Walled Lake consolidated School District (CTE Coordinator)
- Deb LaMothe, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Coordinator, Oakland Schools ISD
Session E5-Motivation Matters
- Katherine Manley, Professor and Director of the Michigan Center for CTE, Ferris State University
Session E6-Assess for Success: Getting the Most Out of Your Assessment Program
- Heidi Speese, Senior Project Coordinator, NOCTI
Session E7-eLearning Applications and Effectiveness
- Rod Boyes, President, Today's Class (Melior, Inc.)
- Tom Lowe, Instructor, Careerline Tech Center
Session E8-Mechatronics: The ABC's of Technology
- Peter Klein, Associate Dean of Engineering Technology, Macomb Community College
- Scott Palmer, Program Director, Center for Science and Industry, Utica Community Schools
Session E9-Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Program
- Janice Pohl, Michigan TRAC Program Manager, Michigan Department of Transportation
- Justin Droste, TRAC University Coordinator, Michigan Department of Transportation
Session E10-A Successful Student Services Delivery Model
- MaryEllen Brocklehurst, Student Service Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Prep Center
- Marina McCullen, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Prep Center
- Cathie Ott, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Prep Center
Session E11-New Online Support for Academic and CTE integration
- Mike Ennis, Associate Professor, Ferris State University
- Randy Showerman, Agriscience & Natural Resources Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education, MDE
Session E12-Post Testing Enables Seniors to Upgrade Their CRC Certificates
- Pat Yanik, Director of Career and Technical Education, St. Clair Technical Education Center
- Mike Hoffner, Director, Branch Area ISD
Tuesday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Session F1-Is PrintED Accreditation Right for You?
- Michael Stinnett, PrintED Evaluation Team Leader, Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation
Session F2-Implementing Career Cluster Explorations
- Kenneth Bollinger, Curriculum Sales Consultant, CEV Multimedia
Session F3-Finding New Opportunities in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Susan Codere, High School Project Coordinator, Michigan Department of Education
Session F4-Do You Assess the Academics Embedded In Your CTE Program?
- Carol Clark, Platform Facilitator, Genesee Area Skill Center-Technology Center
- Elizabeth Blomquist, Math Infusion Specialist, Genesee Area Skill Center-Technology Center
- Holly Gates-Avery, English Language Arts Infusion Specialist, Genesee Area Skill Center-Technology Center
Session F5-Goin' Mobile
- Joel Milinsky, MI Learning-Workforce and Career Development on iTunes U, MACUL
Session F6-Introduction to New CDX Diesel Online E-learning Curriculum
- Kenneth Miller, Learning consultant, CDX Automotive
Session F7-Round Table Discussion: Encouraging Secondary Students to Take Advantage of Articulated Credit Opportunities
- Leslie Kellogg, Coordinator, Henry Ford Community College
- Carole Jones, Secondary Articulation Manager, Henry Ford Community College
- Halyna Bialczyk, CTE Consultant and CEPD 42 CTE Regional Administrator, Wayne RESA
Session F8-Changing the Game: Teaching Environmental Sustainability at a Community College
- Frank Dunbar, Campus Chief Academic Officer, Wayne County Community College District
Session F9-Welcome to the Real World: Business Partnerships
- MaryEllen Brocklehurst, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Preparation Center
- Cathie Ott, Student Services Coordinator, Eaton ISD Career Preparation Center
Session F10-Automotive Training with M.I.T. (Megatech Interactive Training, that is)
- Skip Saurman, Education Consultant, Megatech Corporation
Session F11-When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine
- Jay Warmke, Owner, Blue Rock Station