Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Tim is Founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. His work grew out of 20 years of serving alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell. Elmore has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, Psychology ... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4

10:00am CDT

Wait, Canva Can Do THAT? Integrating Canva Across Your CTE Curriculum

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Diamond 3

Speakers

Mary Breedlove

FCS Teacher/ Technology Coach, South High- Omaha Public Schools

Mary Breedlove is a Family and Consumer Sciences educator and technology coach at South High School in Omaha Nebraska. She leads a four-year Fashion Pathway that blends design, technology, and project-based learning, culminating in professional-scale fashion shows. With a Master’s... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 3

10:00am CDT

Deeper Dive: The Alpha Gen & Book Signing

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Diamond 4

Speakers

Dr. Tim Elmore

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 4

10:00am CDT

Easy Measuring, Monitoring, and Tracking of WBL

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Diamond 8

Learn how to effectively track, monitor, and report work-based learning outcomes to support true career readiness. This workshop explores the Academic Experience Tracker (AET), a student-driven, results-focused system designed to document meaningful learning experiences. You’ll see how to involve employers as supervisors in the WBL process, strengthen accountability, and help students grow through authentic, career-connected experiences.

Speakers

Ben Meyer

State Support Specialist, The AET

Supporting CTE teachers and states with efficient, usable SAE and WBL record keeping that is student led and easy for educators.

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 8

11:00am CDT

Teaching Today’s Student Entrepreneurs

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Diamond 3

Speakers

Shelly Mowinkel

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 3

11:00am CDT

Work-Based Learning Highlights and Successes

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Ruby 2

Speakers

Jessica Lindhurst

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 2

11:00am CDT

Easy Measuring, Monitoring, and Tracking of WBL

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Diamond 8

Speakers

Ben Meyer

State Support Specialist, The AET

Supporting CTE teachers and states with efficient, usable SAE and WBL record keeping that is student led and easy for educators.

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 8

11:00am CDT

Marching Off the Map: How to Be an Innovative Educator

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Diamond 4

When Alexander the Great assembled three armies and began his campaign, he marched his soldiers off the current, familiar maps and into new, uncharted territory. They had to draw new maps as they marched. This is our reality today. Leaders cannot merely repeat what they’ve always done. It’s important to “read the need, before they lead”. Student success must be about more than academic scores. Effective leaders discover what’s new while also holding on to timeless values. This session sets up discussion on how to march into new territory, prepare for the future and set the pace for other schools.

Speakers

Dr. Tim Elmore

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 4

11:00am CDT

Athletic Training as a Profession: Education and Work Settings

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Ruby 4

The session explores athletic training as a dynamic healthcare profession, highlighting educational pathways, certification requirements, and diverse employment settings. Participants will examine the roles and responsibilities of athletic trainers across secondary schools, colleges, professional sports, healthcare systems, and emerging practice areas. Key learning outcomes include understanding professional standards and scope of practice, identifying career opportunities and work environments, and recognizing the skills needed for success in athletic training. Attendees will gain practical insight to support informed academic, career, or advising decisions within the profession.

Speakers

Doug Long PhD, LAT, ACT

District Representative from Nebraska to the Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association, Nebraska State Athletic Trainers' Association

Dr. Doug Long is a health sciences educator, athletic trainer, and exercise science professional with more than four decades of experience spanning education, clinical practice, and professional leadership. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education and Nutrition Studies... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 4

Health Sciences

12:00pm CDT

Human Sciences and Education & Health Sciences Career Field Luncheon

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Crystal 1

This session will feature exciting updates from the Human Sciences and Education and Health Sciences career fields, along with a LifeSmarts competition!

Speakers

Chelsey Greene

Human Sciences & Education Career Field Specialist, Nebraska FCCLA State Adviser, Nebraska Educators Rising State Advisor, Nebraska Department of Education

I’m a Career & Technical Education enthusiast with a passion for turning leadership potential into real-world impact - especially through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and Human Sciences & Education pathways. If there’s a way to make leadership development... Read More →

Miranda Bright

Human Sciences & Education Career Field Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education

Miranda Bright serves as a Human Sciences and Education Career Field Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Education, supporting Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Services, Education and Training, and Law and Public Safety programs. In this role, she leads the development and... Read More →