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Monday, June 8
 

8:00am CDT

FFA Board/NAEA Board Work Session
Monday June 8, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Diamond 3

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Heideman
Monday June 8, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Diamond 3
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

8:30am CDT

Where Leaders Begin | FBLA Adviser Training
Monday June 8, 2026 8:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 5
Speakers
avatar for Jacqui Garrison

Jacqui Garrison

Career Field Specialist | FBLA State Adviser, Nebraska Department of Education
Jacqui is the Career Field Specialist for Communication and Information Systems and the Nebraska FBLA State Adviser. With 10 years of service at the Nebraska Department of Education, Jacqui brings a decade of experience supporting educators and students in career and technical education... Read More →
AP

Angie Palmer

FBLA Chair, FBLA
Monday June 8, 2026 8:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 5
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

8:30am CDT

Registration
Monday June 8, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Entryway

Monday June 8, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Entryway
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

9:00am CDT

Ag Ed Beginning Teacher & Mentor Meeting
Monday June 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Diamond 4
By Invitation Only: Beginning Agricultural Education Teachers (those who are teaching Ag Ed in Nebraska for the first time) and their assigned mentors meet to plan their year together.
Speakers
avatar for Toni Rasmussen

Toni Rasmussen

Agricultural Educator, Wayne Community Schools, NE
Agricultural Educator, Wayne Community Schools, NE
avatar for Stacie Turnbull

Stacie Turnbull

Lecturer, ALEC Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Monday June 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Diamond 4
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

10:00am CDT

Orientation for Wayne State College CED 650 Curriculum Development in CTE
Monday June 8, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 3
By invitation only. This session is intended for CTE teachers enrolled in CED 650: Curriculum Development in CTE. The session will provide an orientation to the course syllabus and assignments, along with time to meet and connect with other participants.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Erwin

Carol Erwin

Professor, Wayne State College
Dr. Carol Erwin was a classroom FCS teacher for 12 years before moving on to teaching Foods & Nutrition and FCS Education at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska for the past 14 years. In her professional life she has a passion for providing professional development and lifelong... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

10:00am CDT

Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska (ACTEN) Board Meeting
Monday June 8, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Crystal 1
By invitation only.
Monday June 8, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Crystal 1
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

11:30am CDT

Opening Keynote & Luncheon
Monday June 8, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
Kick off the 52nd NCE Conference with a welcome from Nebraska's Commissioner of Education, Dr. Brian Maher and a keynote address from  Dr. Alyson Freeman. In this session, industry professional Dr. Alyson Freeman from Dell Technologies provides a direct, real-world perspective on the rapidly evolving workforce landscape in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Shifting the conversation from...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brian Maher

Dr. Brian Maher

Commissioner, Nebraska Department of Education
avatar for Dr. Alyson Freeman

Dr. Alyson Freeman

Dr. Alyson Freeman leads the sustainability and ESG innovation efforts for Dell Technologies, driving the creation of environmentally responsible products and business strategies with a focus on AI and data center energy use. She has 20 years’ experience in engineering and management... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

11:30am CDT

Vender Expo
Monday June 8, 2026 11:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Diamond 1, 2, & 6

Monday June 8, 2026 11:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Diamond 1, 2, & 6
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

1:00pm CDT

Leveraging FFA Supporters and Ag Education Advisory Committees for Program Success
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
Strong community partnerships are essential to building and sustaining high-quality agricultural education programs. This session is designed for high school agriculture teachers who want to better utilize FFA  Supporters and Agriculture Education Advisory Committees to strengthen their programs.Explore the roles and purposes of each group, how they complement one another, common frustration...
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Speakers
avatar for Monty Larsen

Monty Larsen

ALEC Teacher Prep Team and Lecturer, UNL ALEC Department
Monty Larsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he serves on the ALEC Teacher Preparation Team, providing outreach and support to agricultural and skilled technical science educators... Read More →
avatar for Stacie Turnbull

Stacie Turnbull

Lecturer, ALEC Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

1:00pm CDT

No Secrets, Just Systems: How Top CDE Teams Are Built
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
There’s no single “magic trick” to CDE success but there are systems that work. In this session, Nebraska ag teachers who have recently coached winning and finalist CDE teams share the coaching systems they use to develop a strong Ag Issues team. From recruiting and practice planning to performance coaching and evaluation, attendees will gain adaptable strategies they can use with their own...
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Speakers
EB

Emilia Brozek

Ag Teacher, Norris High School
Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at Norris High School
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

1:00pm CDT

Planning Without the Panic: A Better Officer Team Planning Day
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
Lesson Plans, Sub Plans, Meal plans… SO MANY PLANS!Educators are planners by nature, but when it comes to officer teams, summer planning days often become overwhelming, unfocused, or rushed. This session takes one major plan off your plate: the plan for your officer team’s summer planning day.Designed for advisors and educators who work with student leadership teams, this workshop provides a...
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Speakers
avatar for Abby Miller

Abby Miller

Education Manager, The Leadership Center
Abby Miller is a passionate educator, leadership facilitator, and community builder dedicated to empowering students and educators across Nebraska. As the D4LC and Internship Manager with The Leadership Center, Abby partners with schools and educators to design and deliver dynami... Read More →
MI

Maile Ilac Boeder

Executive Director, The Leadership Center
*See previous submission*
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

What Happens When You Let Students Run a Real Business?
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
This session highlights the creation and success of the Heart of Schuyler, a fully student-run gift shop located inside CHI Health Schuyler. What began as an empty, underutilized hospital space has been transformed into a thriving retail business through a unique partnership between the hospital and a high school entrepreneurship program.Attendees will learn how students manage all aspects of the...
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Speakers
avatar for Grant Torpin

Grant Torpin

CTE Teacher, Schuyler Central High School
Grant Torpin is currently a CTE teacher at Schuyler Central High School. He recently completed his 18th year in education, with experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and career academy coordinator. No matter the role, his focus has remained on creating authentic... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

Beyond the Meeting: Creating Maximum Impact from Industry Advisory Boards
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Crystal 1

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Alyson Freeman

Dr. Alyson Freeman

Dr. Alyson Freeman leads the sustainability and ESG innovation efforts for Dell Technologies, driving the creation of environmentally responsible products and business strategies with a focus on AI and data center energy use. She has 20 years’ experience in engineering and management... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Crystal 1
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

1:00pm CDT

Expanding Pathways: Leveraging Career Education Permits in Nebraska
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
This session will provide a compliance-focused overview of Nebraska's Career Education Permit requirements and district responsibilities when hiring under this pathway. 
Speakers
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Katelyn Larsen

Director-Educator Certification, NDE
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

1:00pm CDT

From Rubrics to Reality: Using HOSA Health Professional Events as Daily Instruction Session 1 of 2
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
This session demonstrates how HOSA Health Professional competitive event rubrics can be used as the foundation for daily, hands-on health science instruction rather than solely for competition preparation. Participants will explore a practical kit-based model that aligns skills, materials, and assessment directly to HOSA guidelines, allowing students to actively practice healthcare roles in a...
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Speakers
avatar for Dale Mundil

Dale Mundil

Health Science Instructor, Pathways 2 Tomorrow
Dale Mundil is a high school science/health careers teacher with over 31 years of experience teaching at Newman Grove, Oakland-Craig, West Point-Beemer, and currently at Pathways 2 Tomorrow. Dale holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Wayne State College and is passionate... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Health Sciences

1:00pm CDT

Day One Matters: Building Expectations, Systems, and Culture Through Mise en Place. Session 1 of 5
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
Students don’t rise to expectations they never hear, see or understand.  The tone of your program is set on the very first day. This session demonstrates how a simple chicken fabrication lesson can be used to establish expectations, routines, safety, professionalism, and industry mindset from the start. Participants will see how mise en place becomes more than prep, it becomes the...
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Speakers
avatar for Dominic Hawkes

Dominic Hawkes


Dominic Hawkes is a Master Chef of Great Britain with over 30 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Trained in London’s premier hotels—including the Ritz, Radisson Edwardian, and Prince Regent—and at international events such as the Dubai International Aerospace... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

Growing the Teacher Pipeline: Education and Training Program of Study Overview
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
Help shape the future of the teaching profession by strengthening your high school Education and Training Program of Study. This session will provide an overview of the course sequence and show how each course builds the knowledge and skills students need to pursue careers in education. Explore valuable resources and learn practical ways to integrate CTSOs to enhance student learning and...
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Speakers
avatar for Miranda Bright

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 →
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

To Sew or Not to Sew? That is the Question
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
Is teaching sewing a relic of the past, or is it a skill that remains relevant in today’s world—and into the future? After surveying and collecting information from Nebraska FCS teachers, this presentation explores current trends in sewing instruction and examines why some educators continue to teach sewing while others choose to remove it from their programs. The benefits of sewing education...
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Speakers
avatar for Carol Erwin

Carol Erwin

Professor, Wayne State College
Dr. Carol Erwin was a classroom FCS teacher for 12 years before moving on to teaching Foods & Nutrition and FCS Education at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska for the past 14 years. In her professional life she has a passion for providing professional development and lifelong... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

SkillsUSA – Program of Work
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 3

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Board of Directors, SkillsUSA Nebraska

Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

Robotics
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
This is a presentation on the state of Robotics teams in Nebraska.  It will include a discussion of what different leagues exist, how to start a team, success stories from around the state and information on what is being done to grow the robotics ecosystem.
Speakers
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CH
EZ
AB
LB
avatar for Jordan Klute

Jordan Klute

Vice Chair of Technology, NEMAC
JORDAN KLUTE is the President of Klute, a third generation family owned business specializing in steel fabrication for substations and transmission lines used by electric utilities.  Under his leadership, Klute has seen tremendous growth and is now one of the largest substation steel... Read More →
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Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
  Skilled & Technical Sciences   Communication & Information Systems   Administrators

1:00pm CDT

PoWeRful Career Preparation Ecosystems: CTE, Meaningful Career Conversations, Career Development and Well-being
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 1
Join a CTE Champion, Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Cheerleader, Equity Ambassador and Meaningful Career Conversationalist School Counselor from Colorado in navigating through the trees, roots and natural ecology of career development in Nebraska. Together, we’ll dive into a multitude of acronyms, initiatives and happenings both at the state and national level. We’ll make connections for...
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Speakers
avatar for Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones

Program Director for Special Populations, Counseling & Career Development, Colorado Community College System
Lauren ‘LJ’ Jones (Austin) NCC, LPCc, CSCDA, MCC*, is a past expeditionary learning instructor, teen adventure guide and Adjunct Lecturer for School Counseling Graduate Programs. She's a Colorado Trail thru-hiker, published author and currently is in her 16th year as the Career... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 1
  School Counselors   Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

2:00pm CDT

Implementing the National Program Standards for Agricultural Education
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
The National Program Standards for Agricultural Education, developed by the Council for Agricultural Education, provide a framework for delivering high-quality, comprehensive agricultural education programs. This session introduces participants to the purpose and structure of the standards and demonstrates how they can be used as a practical tool for program improvement. Participants will explore...
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Speakers
avatar for Stacie Turnbull

Stacie Turnbull

Lecturer, ALEC Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

2:00pm CDT

Welding Assessment
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
Welding assessments give students feedback about the quality of their work.  This session will give teachers an assessment to grade students work.  The assessment follows the American Welding Society standards in a simple check list that is measurable to help students improve their welds.  The session will look at an assement, how to use measuring tools, and discussion from teachers...
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Speakers
avatar for Will Winchester

Will Winchester

Skilled and Technical Science Teacher, Hershey Public Schools
Will Winchester has been in education for over 20 year.  Enjoys teaching students skills to help them in their future in the areas of Skilled and Technical Sciences, SkillsUSA, and Drivers Education.  Will is married and has 4 children that keep his schedule full of activities... Read More →
Butt weld assessment docx
Welding 1 Surface weld assessment docx
Welding 1 Fillet weld assessment docx
Welding 1 Complete Plate Fillet welds assessment docx
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

2:00pm CDT

AI in the Workplace: What Students Need You to Know
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
Speakers
avatar for Shaun Young

Shaun Young

Computer Science and Technology Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

2:00pm CDT

Bringing Accounting to Life Through Stories: A Practical Approach
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
Speakers
avatar for Sean Crevier

Sean Crevier

Business Ed Teacher / Instructional Tech Consultant, Crev Ed Design
Sean began teaching business classes in 1999, after leaving the technology consulting world. He currently teaches Accounting, Personal Finance, & Intro to Business. In addition to his role in the classroom, Sean serves on the ACTE National Bylaws Committee and also works as an educational... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

2:00pm CDT

Building Foundations: Creating Data Ready Schools in CTE
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
Data provides the foundation for transforming guesswork into guidance enabling policymakers to better, more informed decisions.  Data-driven systems can serve several functions, such as clarifying priorities, identifying where to focus resources, driving the continuous improvement process, building trust and transparency, and aligning education with workforce needs.  This presentation...
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Speakers
KD
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

2:00pm CDT

From Burnt out to Balanced
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
As built for the 2025 Nebraska Afterschool Conference, Maile and Abby will share their toolkit from hours of research for how to avoid burnout and what to do when it does, inevitably, hit you. Burnout doesn’t usually happen all at once—it creeps in through overcommitment, blurred boundaries, and the constant pressure to say “yes.” This session helps educators recognize burnout not as...
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Speakers
avatar for Abby Miller

Abby Miller

Education Manager, The Leadership Center
Abby Miller is a passionate educator, leadership facilitator, and community builder dedicated to empowering students and educators across Nebraska. As the D4LC and Internship Manager with The Leadership Center, Abby partners with schools and educators to design and deliver dynami... Read More →
MI

Maile Ilac Boeder

Executive Director, The Leadership Center
*See previous submission*
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Wait, what? 14-Clusters and 72-Sub Clusters…No Problem At All!
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Planning With the End in Mind: The Semester Project Model
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
In this practical, strategy-filled session, teachers will learn how to design a course around a meaningful semester project that requires students to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the term. Participants will explore how to use backward design to align standards, daily instruction, and assessments so learning naturally builds toward a culminating application experience. Attendees...
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Speakers
avatar for Kris Spath

Kris Spath

Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor, Waverly High School
Kris is an agricultural educator with a passion for connecting classroom instruction to authentic, hands-on learning. She teaches a wide range of courses including animal science, veterinary science, large animal management, companion animals, plant science, floriculture, landscape... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

2:00pm CDT

From Rubrics to Reality: Using HOSA Health Professional Events as Daily Instruction Session 2 of 2
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
This session demonstrates how HOSA Health Professional competitive event rubrics can be used as the foundation for daily, hands-on health science instruction rather than solely for competition preparation. Participants will explore a practical kit-based model that aligns skills, materials, and assessment directly to HOSA guidelines, allowing students to actively practice healthcare roles in a...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Dale Mundil

Dale Mundil

Health Science Instructor, Pathways 2 Tomorrow
Dale Mundil is a high school science/health careers teacher with over 31 years of experience teaching at Newman Grove, Oakland-Craig, West Point-Beemer, and currently at Pathways 2 Tomorrow. Dale holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Wayne State College and is passionate... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Health Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Integrating FCCLA National Programs & Competitive Events
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
Discover how to integrate FCCLA Competitive Events and National Programs into your Family and Consumer Sciences classroom to enhance student learning and career readiness. This session will explore FCCLA's STAR Events, Skill Demonstration Events, and peer-to-peer National Programs, focusing on their alignment with Nebraska state standards and their connection to courses in the Education and...
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Speakers
avatar for Miranda Bright

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 →
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education

2:00pm CDT

Run the Lab, Don’t Let the Lab Run You: Building Disciplined, High-Functioning Kitchen Labs. Session 2 of 5
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
Successful kitchen labs don’t happen by accident; they’re engineered. This session breaks down best practices for safety, workflow, and student accountability using pasta preparation and vegetable blanching as live demonstrations. Learn how to maintain control, reduce incidents, and create labs that run smoothly without constant intervention.
Speakers
avatar for Dominic Hawkes

Dominic Hawkes


Dominic Hawkes is a Master Chef of Great Britain with over 30 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Trained in London’s premier hotels—including the Ritz, Radisson Edwardian, and Prince Regent—and at international events such as the Dubai International Aerospace... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Human Sciences & Education

2:00pm CDT

'New School' Drafting for Woods Project Planning (SketchUp for Schools)
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
Learn the basics of how to use SketchUp for Schools (a free program for students on a Chromebook) to create a 3D model of their future project. Learn these basic SketchUp functions: rectange (R), push/pull (P), make component, move (M), rotate (Q), dimensioning and how to get ready for printing. If time allows I will share my Google Sheets bill of materials template I use to assist...
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Luedtke

Scott Luedtke

STS teacher, Lincoln Public Schools (LNSHS)
STS teacher at Lincoln North Star H.S. UNL STS teacher ed grad of 2018. Woods 1, Woods 2, Unified Woods, Construction, & Engineering Design teacher. CUNE masters grad of 2026.
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Going With the Flow
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
An overview of hydraulic parts, symbols, lab suggestions, and resource YouTube videos.  Some discussion will apply these aspects toward the state FFA Ag Tech N Mech CDE will be included.  Hydraulics/Pnuematics knowledge and skill will be a component of the 2027 state FFA CDE.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Stehlik

Dan Stehlik

Instructor, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture - Curtis
Agriculture and Education.  Dan Stehlik has combined the two throughout his life. Currently an eleven year Ag Mechanics Instructor at NCTA, Dan started at that college out of high school; farmed a diversified operation at Dorchester for over 25 years, and has taught high school and... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

3:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Board Meeting
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
NAEA Board Meeting
Speakers
avatar for Dana Hall

Dana Hall

Agriculture Educator, McCool Junction
Dana Hall teaches Agricultural Education at McCool Junction. She is currently the NAEA President. 
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

3:00pm CDT

Sniff, Sip, and Science: Hands-On Food Science for the Classroom
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
This session introduces middle and high school teachers to engaging ways to teach science concepts using food and the human senses. Participants will experience hands-on activities using sensory analysis – especially smell and taste –and simple food-based investigations that model real-world scientific thinking to explore food properties. By the end of the session, teachers will be able to...
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Speakers
avatar for Andreia Bianchini

Andreia Bianchini

Professor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Dr. Andreia Bianchini has a solid record of achievement in promoting STEM education. In the last three years, in partnership with other faculty in the Food Science and Technology department at UNL she has collaborated on the creation of more than 20 different STEM-based, food science... Read More →
avatar for Jayne Stratton

Jayne Stratton

Research Professor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Dr. Stratton has collaborated with Dr. Bianchini on the creation and delivery of food science-based STEM activities for students in K-12. 
avatar for Silvana Martini

Silvana Martini

Department Head - Food Science and Technology, UNL, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Department Head - Food Science and Technology
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Human Sciences & Education

3:00pm CDT

Teaching Accounting Literacy Across the Business Curriculum
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
Speakers
avatar for Sean Crevier

Sean Crevier

Business Ed Teacher / Instructional Tech Consultant, Crev Ed Design
Sean began teaching business classes in 1999, after leaving the technology consulting world. He currently teaches Accounting, Personal Finance, & Intro to Business. In addition to his role in the classroom, Sean serves on the ACTE National Bylaws Committee and also works as an educational... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

3:00pm CDT

Where Leaders Shine: Elevate Your Impact in NSBEA and BMIT Education
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
Speakers
avatar for Lorrie Mowry

Lorrie Mowry

Chair, NSBEA
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

3:00pm CDT

Engaging Teaching Strategies for CTE Teachers
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Interview Prep 101: How To Help Your Students Prepare For Interviews
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
Many students walk into interviews underprepared; not because they lack potential, but because they’ve never been taught how to prepare, and neither have their coaches! This workshop equips educators with simple, repeatable tools to help students approach interviews with confidence, clarity, and professionalism. Our team has developed an expansive library of exercises with almost two decades of...
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Speakers
avatar for Abby Miller

Abby Miller

Education Manager, The Leadership Center
Abby Miller is a passionate educator, leadership facilitator, and community builder dedicated to empowering students and educators across Nebraska. As the D4LC and Internship Manager with The Leadership Center, Abby partners with schools and educators to design and deliver dynami... Read More →
MI

Maile Ilac Boeder

Executive Director, The Leadership Center
*See previous submission*
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Remixing an Alternative CTE Program (The Story of Bay High)
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
Our foundational goal for this session is to tell the story of Bay High: where it began, where it is now, and where it is going. Bay High was created to be a different approach to education, and there have been incredible moments of impact. Teachers will share highlights and lowlights from the past four years with the goal of inspiring attendees to celebrate and rethink the learning experiences in...
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Speakers
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Brent Jarosz

Business Teacher, Bay High Focus Program
Brent Jarosz is a business teacher at Bay High Focus Program in Lincoln, NE. Bay High is a private-public partnership between The Bay (nonprofit community center) and Lincoln Public Schools, founded with the mission to provide creative, entrepreneurial-minded students with the tools... Read More →
avatar for Ethan Carlson

Ethan Carlson

Business Teacher, Bay High Focus Program
Ethan is a business teacher at Bay High Focus Program in Lincoln, NE. Bay High is a private-public partnership between The Bay (nonprofit community center) and Lincoln Public Schools. Founded with the mission to provide creative, entrepreneurial-minded students with the tools, access... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

From Rubric to Kit: Building a Surgical Technologist Skill Box for the Classroom
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
For this session, we will focus on the Surgical Technologist Health Professions event as the model for building a classroom-ready instructional kit. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the creation of six skills that make up the complete kit.During the session, attendees will:Identify and break down the selected skills from the HOSA rubricOrganize materials needed for each...
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Speakers
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Dale Mundil

Health Science Instructor, Pathways 2 Tomorrow
Dale Mundil is a high school science/health careers teacher with over 31 years of experience teaching at Newman Grove, Oakland-Craig, West Point-Beemer, and currently at Pathways 2 Tomorrow. Dale holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Wayne State College and is passionate... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Health Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Cooking with Consequences: Teaching Allergens, Restrictions, and Student Accountability Session 3 of 5
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
Food safety is more than sanitation; it’s about protecting lives. This session uses the preparation of a complete chicken Alfredo meal to demonstrate how to teach dietary restrictions and allergen awareness with intention. Participants will learn how to embed responsibility through visual systems that keep every student engaged and accountable.
Speakers
avatar for Dominic Hawkes

Dominic Hawkes


Dominic Hawkes is a Master Chef of Great Britain with over 30 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Trained in London’s premier hotels—including the Ritz, Radisson Edwardian, and Prince Regent—and at international events such as the Dubai International Aerospace... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Human Sciences & Education

3:00pm CDT

Why Automotive Education Belongs in Every Skilled and Technical Science Program
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
This session focuses on the value of strengthening and expanding our modern Transportation Distribution and Logistics within the Skilled and Technical Sciences program as a tool for supporting educators in their instructional practice. Drawing from real-world trade and teaching experience, the session emphasizes how automotive - based, hands on learning helps teachers grow professionally and...
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Speakers
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Brian Helmberger

CTE Instructor and Journeyman Electrican, IBEW Local 22
Brian Helmberger is an certified STS instructor with 8 years of teaching experience and a 27- year journeyman electrician with the IBEW. Across both careers, his focus has always been on quality work, continuous learning, and learning from his passion and hobbies. A life long love... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

4:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) District Meetings
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 3
District meetings
Speakers
avatar for Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

NAEA Past President, NAEA
NAEA
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

4:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) District Meetings
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 4
District meetings
Speakers
avatar for Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

NAEA Past President, NAEA
NAEA
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 4
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

4:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) District Meetings
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 2
District meetings
Speakers
avatar for Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

NAEA Past President, NAEA
NAEA
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

4:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) District Meetings
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 5
District meetings
Speakers
avatar for Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

NAEA Past President, NAEA
NAEA
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 5
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

4:00pm CDT

NSBEA Business Meeting
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 7
Speakers
avatar for Deb Stroh

Deb Stroh

Marketing Committee, NE FBLA Board of Directors, Nebraska FBLA Foundation
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ruby 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

4:00pm CDT

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Board Meeting
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Diamond 4
The FCSTN executive board and committee members will be meeting for the annual board meeting to discuss FCSTN business and share an update on conference activities.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Erwin

Carol Erwin

Professor, Wayne State College
Dr. Carol Erwin was a classroom FCS teacher for 12 years before moving on to teaching Foods & Nutrition and FCS Education at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska for the past 14 years. In her professional life she has a passion for providing professional development and lifelong... Read More →
Monday June 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Human Sciences & Education

5:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception
Monday June 8, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
Kick off your evening with great food, fun games, and new connections!
Monday June 8, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

6:30pm CDT

Trolley Shuttle
Monday June 8, 2026 6:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Monday June 8, 2026 6:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

6:45pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Poker Run
Monday June 8, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Poker Run begins at 6:45 pm at McCue’s Nebraska Taproom (2008 Avenue A, Suite A, Kearney, NE 68847).
The entry fee is $25!
Monday June 8, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

7:00pm CDT

Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Social
Monday June 8, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Off-site: Sayler Screenprinting (1923 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847)
Social will include a tour, t-shirt screen printing, and networking!
Speakers
avatar for Avery Olnes
Monday June 8, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Human Sciences & Education

8:00pm CDT

CTE Trivia Night with Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA)
Monday June 8, 2026 8:00pm - 10:30pm CDT
Off-Site
Trivia Night, open to all CTE educators, begins at 8:00pm following the Poker Run at Fanatics Sports Bar (2021 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847).
Monday June 8, 2026 8:00pm - 10:30pm CDT
Off-Site
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Cross Career Field   Administrators   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators
 
Tuesday, June 9
 

7:30am CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Committee Meetings
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Ruby 1-7
NAEA Committee Meetings
Speakers
avatar for Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association

NAEA Past President, NAEA
NAEA
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Ruby 1-7
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

8:00am CDT

Registration
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Entryway

Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Entryway
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

8:30am CDT

Teaching Hydroponics for Career-Ready CTE Programs
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 6
Join the Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Department of Education Farm to School teams for a practical session on incorporating hydroponics into CTE and agriculture programs. Participants will explore growing media options, basic pest management, and key greenhouse considerations such as space, structure, and climate challenges. This session focuses on what educators need to know before...
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Speakers
avatar for Kirstin Bailey

Kirstin Bailey

Senior Project Manager, Center for Rural Affairs
Kirstin Bailey is a Senior Project Manager, at the Center for Rural Affairs. Kirstin is an experienced farmer, beekeeper, and community advocate with over a decade of hands-on expertise in specialty crops and sustainable farming practices. Kirstin specializes in maximizing small agricultural... Read More →
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Tom Wheeldon

Greenhouse Consultant, C and T GH Consultants
Tom Wheeldon has a passion for plants and greenhouse operations. Tom has 43 years ofteaching Agriculture Education at Schuyler Central High School and The Career Academy, inLincoln. Tom has 33 years of greenhouse operation and management. Tom’s experiencesinclude bedding plant production... Read More →
avatar for Craig Frederick

Craig Frederick

Greenhouse Consultant, C and T GH Consultants
Craig Frederick grew up in the communities of Creighton and Verdigre and served in the United States Navy.  Craig attended the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture at Curtis graduating with an Associate Degree in Agribusiness/Horticulture then worked in commercial... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 6
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

8:30am CDT

Troubleshooting SAE Success: A Practical Workshop for Ag Educators
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
A workshop for Ag Ed teachers to address challenges with SAE applications, including proficiency categories, Star batteries, financial documentation, journaling, and application pitfalls.
Speakers
avatar for Monty Larsen

Monty Larsen

ALEC Teacher Prep Team and Lecturer, UNL ALEC Department
Monty Larsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he serves on the ALEC Teacher Preparation Team, providing outreach and support to agricultural and skilled technical science educators... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

8:30am CDT

Beyond the Bet: The Economics of Gambling
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 4
In this session, participants will get a brief demo of all three Beyond the Bet: Economics of Gambling Lessons! Did you know that the average age a problem gambler is introduced to gambling is 10 years old? Educators, we need to start having conversations with our students about the perils of gambling! This curriculum is a nationally award winning peer-reviewed curriculum that is available to all...
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Speakers
avatar for Matt Pierson

Matt Pierson

Associate Director, The Nebraska Council on Economic Education
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 4
  Business Marketing & Management

8:30am CDT

Entrepreneurship for Main Street
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 7
Speakers
avatar for Sean Crevier

Sean Crevier

Business Ed Teacher / Instructional Tech Consultant, Crev Ed Design
Sean began teaching business classes in 1999, after leaving the technology consulting world. He currently teaches Accounting, Personal Finance, & Intro to Business. In addition to his role in the classroom, Sean serves on the ACTE National Bylaws Committee and also works as an educational... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

8:30am CDT

How to Create Lesson Plans for Those New to Teaching
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

8:30am CDT

Strategies for Helping the Multilingual Learners in Your Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 8
If you have every come across a situation where you have not known how to communicate, then you know part of what an EL student may feel on any given day in any US classroom. We all need to be EL teachers, teaching literacy in our classrooms as we teach them their career skills. This session will focus on arming CTE teachers with common strategies and ideas to help aid them in the classroom and...
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Speakers
TW

Taylor Wilton-Cooper

Urban Ag Teacher, Omaha Public Schools
I teach Urban Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources in Omaha Public Schools at Bryan High School. I just finished my 8th year teaching, all at Bryan High. I have taught Introduction to Agriculture, Animal Science, Plant Science, and our Senior Capstone classes over the years, but... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 8
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

8:30am CDT

Building Career Conversations into All Classrooms
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 3
Building Career Conversations into All Classrooms focuses on creating a career-centric culture that serves every student while leveraging Nebraska Career Connections, provided by the Nebraska Dept. of Education. This session focuses on equipping educators in all disciplines with practical strategies to embed career development into daily instruction, ensuring academic content consistently connects...
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Wilson
avatar for John Milroy

John Milroy

Vice President of Partner Solutions, Kuder, Inc.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

8:30am CDT

Health Sciences Roundtables
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Crystal 1

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hubel

Sarah Hubel

FCS teacher, Cross County Schools
avatar for Jamelyn Denny

Jamelyn Denny

Health Sciences Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Health Sciences Education Specialist & Nebraska HOSA State Advisor
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Crystal 1
  Health Sciences

8:30am CDT

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Business Meeting
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 5
Want to learn more about the Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska? Members and not yet members are invited to come to our business meeting to see our Year in Review, go through FCSTN business, and hear about the FCSTN Program of Work for the 2026-2027 year.  
Speakers
avatar for Carol Erwin

Carol Erwin

Professor, Wayne State College
Dr. Carol Erwin was a classroom FCS teacher for 12 years before moving on to teaching Foods & Nutrition and FCS Education at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska for the past 14 years. In her professional life she has a passion for providing professional development and lifelong... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

8:30am CDT

Creating Modified Career-Based Programming to Support High School Special Education Students (With a Focus on Early Childhood Education)
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 5
During this presentation, you will hear how a dual credit high school developed a modified/adjusted pathway for high school Special Education students wanting to explore a career in Early Childhood.  We will discuss the vision behind the coursework, development of curriculum, and how the experience aligns with our CTE goals as a school and district.  Participants will not only hear about...
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Speakers
JC

Jame Cartwright

Early Childhood instructor., The Career Academy (Southeast Community College)
Jame is an Early Childhood instructor at Southeast Community College and The Career Academy.  She was responsible for creating the dual credit experience for students exploring the ECED career pathway at The Career Academy.  Jame has worked this year to help develop the Child Development... Read More →
JJ

Joshua Jones

Director, The Career Academy (Lincoln Public Schools)
Josh has been with Lincoln Public Schools for 13 years and at The Career Academy (a dual credit partnership between LPS and Southeast Community College) for 9 years.  He has helped lead The Career Academy to record enrollment (800 students) along with the expansion of programs to... Read More →
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Makayla Watson

Special Education Teacher, The Career Academy (Lincoln Public Schools)
Makayla is a Special Education teacher at The Career Academy.  Before working at The Career Academy she taught at Lincoln Northeast High School.  Makayla has been instrumental in the creation and teaching of the Child Development Associate program at The Career Academy.  This program... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education   Administrators   School Counselors

8:30am CDT

Become a PoWeRful Partner in a Thriving Career Preparation Ecosystem
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 2
Join this session as a kick-off for the day ahead. We’ll touch on friendly reminders from the PoWeRful Career Preparation Ecosystem session the day before and brainstorm next steps, share new aspirations, discuss possibilities and address anything that would best equip you for a successful rest of conference all through the lens of partnership.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones

Program Director for Special Populations, Counseling & Career Development, Colorado Community College System
Lauren ‘LJ’ Jones (Austin) NCC, LPCc, CSCDA, MCC*, is a past expeditionary learning instructor, teen adventure guide and Adjunct Lecturer for School Counseling Graduate Programs. She's a Colorado Trail thru-hiker, published author and currently is in her 16th year as the Career... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 2
  School Counselors   Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

8:30am CDT

Cultivating the Next Generation of STS Educators
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 4
This session will explore the unique partnership between Southeast Community College (SCC), the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), and Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) in their effort to promote teaching careers in Skilled & Technical Sciences.  Attendees will learn what steps LPS has taken in their Skilled & Technical Sciences classes to expose students to the idea of becoming a Skilled &...
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Speakers
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Dr. Jason Thomsen

Career & Technical Education Curriculum Specialist, Lincoln Public Schools
Dr. Jason Thomsen earned his beachelor's degree in Biology & Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska Wesleyan.  He also earned a master's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and a second master's degree in Curriuclum & Instruction from... Read More →
avatar for Eric Knoll

Eric Knoll

Associate Professor of Practice - Skilled & Technical Sciences Teaching, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Eric earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology and his master's degree in Vocational Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was the District Curriculum Specialist for the Skilled and Technical Sciences program in the Lincoln Public School system for 7 years... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Ruby 4
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

9:30am CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Business Session 1
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
NAEA Business Session 1
Speakers
avatar for Dana Hall

Dana Hall

Agriculture Educator, McCool Junction
Dana Hall teaches Agricultural Education at McCool Junction. She is currently the NAEA President. 
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

9:30am CDT

Economics of Innovation: An Exciting New Entrepreneurship Curriculum!
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 4
In this session, participants will get a demo of one lesson from the Economics of Innovation Curriculum from the Foundation for Teaching Economics. This active learning session will have teachers moving around and experiencing the lesson first hand. These lessons bring out the economics in the entrepreneurship in fun and innovative ways!
Speakers
avatar for Matt Pierson

Matt Pierson

Associate Director, The Nebraska Council on Economic Education
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 4
  Business Marketing & Management

9:30am CDT

20% Time / Genius Hour / Project Based Learning
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 7
Speakers
avatar for Sean Crevier

Sean Crevier

Business Ed Teacher / Instructional Tech Consultant, Crev Ed Design
Sean began teaching business classes in 1999, after leaving the technology consulting world. He currently teaches Accounting, Personal Finance, & Intro to Business. In addition to his role in the classroom, Sean serves on the ACTE National Bylaws Committee and also works as an educational... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

9:30am CDT

Ask the Auditor: Everything CTE Grants
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 1

Speakers
TG
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 1
  Cross Career Field

9:30am CDT

Pathways for Every Learner: A Multistage Continuum Linking Inclusive CTE, CTSOs, and Competitive Employment
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 3
The continuum from classroom to paycheck requires more than just technical instruction; it requires a deliberate, scaffolded journey. This session introduces a three-phase continuum designed to move learners—including those with disabilities—from foundational learning to competitive integrated employment.Participants will explore how to transform Career and Technical Student Organizations...
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Speakers
avatar for Michalla Schartz

Michalla Schartz

SE Region Transition Facilitator, Southeast Region
Hello!  My name is Michalla Schartz and I am the Southeast Regional Transition Facilitator and Instructor with Project CRAVE (Career Readiness and Vocational Education).  I serve ESU 4, 5, 6 and 18/LPS to support Transition and Special Education.  I have enjoyed a career in Special... Read More →
avatar for Blair Ryan

Blair Ryan

Transition Facilitator, Central Region Transition Facilitator/ESU10
Blair Ryan serves as the Central Region Transition Facilitator, supporting ESUs 9, 10, 11, and 17. With a strong background in career and technical education (CTE) and school counseling, Blair brings over five years of experience providing transition services to special education... Read More →
Pathways for Every Learner Multistage Continuum in Inclusive CTE and CTSOs pdf
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

9:30am CDT

The Big Picture of Sharing Your Story through Social Media
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

9:30am CDT

From TPACK to the Fashion Runway: Blending Tech and Creativity in CTE
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Crystal 1
Discover how a high school Fashion Pathway integrated TPACK and ISTE Standards to merge technology with creativity. Attendees will explore student projects in digital fabric design and professional-scale fashion shows, and leave with strategies for applying innovative, tech-driven, project-based learning in their own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Breedlove

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 →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Crystal 1
  Cross Career Field   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

9:30am CDT

Cesarian Section Simulation Session 1 of 2
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 7

Speakers
TL

Tracy Long

RN-Healthcare Pathways Educator, Lakeview/Columbus Community Hospital
My background in nursing includes acute care, critical care, outpatient services, and operating room. In 2023, I became a Healthcare Pathways Instructor with Columbus Community Hospital in collaboration with Lakeview Community Schools and Scotus Central Catholic.  I have also joined... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 7
  Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education

9:30am CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder. Designing Curriculum That Actually Sticks: Leveraging Curriculum to Strengthen Your Culinary Program. Session 4 of 5
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 5
Today’s students learn in more ways than one. This session showcases how a blended culinary curriculum—featuring podcasts, instructional videos, practice certification exams, and digital recipes—can strengthen engagement and retention. Attendees will also participate in a palate test that sparks discussion around artificial additives and food literacy. The Introduction to Culinary Arts...
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Speakers
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Dominic Hawkes


Dominic Hawkes is a Master Chef of Great Britain with over 30 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Trained in London’s premier hotels—including the Ritz, Radisson Edwardian, and Prince Regent—and at international events such as the Dubai International Aerospace... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

9:30am CDT

Teaching the Teachers: Education Pathways in High School
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 5
This class will focus on how high schools can intentionally develop and strengthen Education Pathways that prepare students for careers in Early Childhood Education and K–12 teaching. This session highlights the importance of early exposure to teaching careers, hands-on learning experiences, and career-aligned coursework that builds both foundational knowledge and professional...
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Elizabeth Odle

FCS teacher, North Platte High School
Family & Consumer Sciences educator with a passion for hands-on, student-centered learning. She has taught for 20 years in Utah and Nebraska helping students develop leadership, career, and life skills through real-world projects. Each position has included some sections of Early... Read More →
BJ

Brett Joneson

FCS teacher, North Platte High School
Current FCS teacher at North Platte High School. I have been in education as a History teacher, Coach, and Administrator in the North Platte system. I retired in 2024 after 31 years. I subbed during the 24-25 year and have now started a new adventure in the FCS department at North... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education   Administrators   School Counselors

9:30am CDT

Students Take the Lead: A Reverse Career Fair in a Rural School
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 2
This session showcases how a small rural school used the design thinking model to create a high-impact reverse career fair. Students learned to market themselves by highlighting their skills, strengths, and areas for growth while employers approached them. Students prepared and presented professional materials including résumés, cover letters, business cards, and career artifacts. With judges, a...
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Speakers
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Lisa Blecha

School Counselor, Pawnee City School, ESU 4
Lisa Blecha is finishing her 10th year at Pawnee City Schools. She spent four years as a 2nd grade teacher before transitioning into her current role as a PK–12 school counselor. In addition to her counseling work, Lisa has served as the high school volleyball coach, junior high... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 2
  School Counselors

9:30am CDT

Why Automotive Education Belongs in Every Skilled and Technical Science Program
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 4
This session focuses on the value of strengthening and expanding our modern Transportation Distribution and Logistics within the Skilled and Technical Sciences program as a tool for supporting educators in their instructional practice. Drawing from real-world trade and teaching experience, the session emphasizes how automotive - based, hands on learning helps teachers grow professionally and...
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Speakers
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Brian Helmberger

CTE Instructor and Journeyman Electrican, IBEW Local 22
Brian Helmberger is an certified STS instructor with 8 years of teaching experience and a 27- year journeyman electrician with the IBEW. Across both careers, his focus has always been on quality work, continuous learning, and learning from his passion and hobbies. A life long love... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Ruby 4
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

9:30am CDT

Welding Assessment
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 8
Welding assessments give students feedback about the quality of their work.  This session will give teachers an assessment to grade students work.  The assessment follows the American Welding Society standards in a simple check list that is measurable to help students improve their welds.  The session will look at an assement, how to use measuring tools, and discussion from teachers...
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Will Winchester

Skilled and Technical Science Teacher, Hershey Public Schools
Will Winchester has been in education for over 20 year.  Enjoys teaching students skills to help them in their future in the areas of Skilled and Technical Sciences, SkillsUSA, and Drivers Education.  Will is married and has 4 children that keep his schedule full of activities... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Diamond 8
  Skilled & Technical Sciences   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

10:00am CDT

Vender Expo
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Diamond 1, 2, & 6

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Diamond 1, 2, & 6
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

10:30am CDT

Connecting Educators: Cultivating a Collaborative Teaching Network
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 8
Join us for "Connecting Educators: Cultivating a Collaborative Teaching Network", a dynamic session designed to bring together educators to share ideas, resources, and best practices. You'll have the opportunity to network with fellow teachers, discuss challenges and successes, and have lots of laughs.Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to Ag Education, this session fosters the development...
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Craig Flaming

Agriculture and Skilled and Technical Science Educator, Randolph Schools
Craig Flaming is the Agriculture and Skilled and Technical Science Educator at Randolph High School.
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Ashton Bohling

Agriculture and Skilled and Technical Science Educator, Johnson Brock
Ashton Bohling is an Agriculture and Skilled and Technical Science Educator at Johnson Brock. 
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

10:30am CDT

Get Your Hands Dirty! Nebraska Land Judging
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
Attendees of this workshop will be able to work with known soil textures to help calibrate ability to determine soil textures and permeability.  Teaching tricks to help students to learn the importance of texturing soils will be shared as well.  
Speakers
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Joel Miller

SLJ Committee Chair, Hampton Public, ESU 9, State Land Judging Committee
Ag Education Instructor at Hampton Public SchoolsNebraska State FFA Land Judging Coordinator
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

10:30am CDT

Business Student Motivation: What’s the Secret Sauce?
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 4

Speakers
JS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 4
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

10:30am CDT

Getting Started with Certiport and Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 7
Whether you are new to the program or want a refresher, join us for a complete overview of Certiport and the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification statewide program. Discussion will include getting started with the program, curriculum resources available, certification day prep, celebrating success and more!
Speakers
avatar for Brent Clark

Brent Clark

Advanced Specialist, Sales, Certiport
Brent Clark is currently the Advanced Sales Specialist for the western United States – (Dealing with statewide and large accounts and resides in Utah.)Brent taught world history and was the women’s basketball coach for nine years in secondary education. This period was incredibly... Read More →
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Sara Cox

Sara Cox - Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Sara Cox has been a vital member of Certiport’s-Pearson Large Accounts Deployment Team since 2014, bringing deep expertise in customer training and deployment management. With a strong background in tailoring solutions to client needs, she consistently drives successful implementations... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 7
  Communication & Information Systems   Business Marketing & Management

10:30am CDT

Ask the Auditor: Everything CTE Grants
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 1

Speakers
TG
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 1
  Cross Career Field

10:30am CDT

Universal Design Learning - Meeting the Needs of All Students
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

10:30am CDT

Cesarian Section Simulation Session 2 of 2
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 7

Speakers
TL

Tracy Long

RN-Healthcare Pathways Educator, Lakeview/Columbus Community Hospital
My background in nursing includes acute care, critical care, outpatient services, and operating room. In 2023, I became a Healthcare Pathways Instructor with Columbus Community Hospital in collaboration with Lakeview Community Schools and Scotus Central Catholic.  I have also joined... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 7
  Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education

10:30am CDT

Building Foundational Sewing Skills Through Technique Notebooks
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Crystal 1
Learn how to teach gathering with confidence through a hands-on walkthrough of a complete lesson from the Fashion Construction Technique Notebook. Participants will create a Gathering Sample using simple materials and explore how technique books build skill mastery, support sequencing, and strengthen student independence. Attendees will leave with a ready-to-teach lesson, clear demonstrations, and...
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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 →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Crystal 1
  Human Sciences & Education

10:30am CDT

Introduction to Educators Rising
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 5
Discover how Educators Rising empowers students who are interested in careers in education. This session will provide an overview of the organization, membership opportunities, competitive events, leadership development, and classroom connections. Learn how to start or strengthen a chapter and support students as they explore the teaching profession.
Speakers
avatar for Chelsey Greene

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 →
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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 →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education

10:30am CDT

Real Skills. Real Confidence. Real Hospitality. Authentic Nebraska! Session 5 of 5
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 5
Students mirror the expectations and authenticity of their teachers. This final session explores how certification preparation, real-world standards, and meaningful projects work together to build confidence. Using examples of genuine Nebraska hospitality and community-centered teaching, participants will leave energized to lead programs that truly inspire and change lives.
Speakers
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Dominic Hawkes


Dominic Hawkes is a Master Chef of Great Britain with over 30 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Trained in London’s premier hotels—including the Ritz, Radisson Edwardian, and Prince Regent—and at international events such as the Dubai International Aerospace... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

10:30am CDT

Designing Your Future: Building Who You Are, Not Just What You Do
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 2
This session highlights how a school counselor transformed multiple professional development experiences into a student-centered career design curriculum. Grounded in the belief that who you are matters more than what you do, the session focuses on helping students discover their interests, aptitudes, and values. Through activities such as self-reflection exercises, maker mixes, mind mapping,...
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Speakers
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Lisa Blecha

School Counselor, Pawnee City School, ESU 4
Lisa Blecha is finishing her 10th year at Pawnee City Schools. She spent four years as a 2nd grade teacher before transitioning into her current role as a PK–12 school counselor. In addition to her counseling work, Lisa has served as the high school volleyball coach, junior high... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Ruby 2
  School Counselors

11:30am CDT

Awards Luncheon
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
Join us in honoring the best and brightest from CTE in Nebraska for the last year. Enjoy lunch, catch up with colleagues, and network while we present the 2026 Career and Technical Education and the 2026 Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska Award winners and honorees! 
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

Ideas Unlimited
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
Selected Ag teachers will compete to be the best. Up to 6 teachers will be selected to present something as a best practice from their program (could be curriculum, FFA, or SAE related) to share with the attending teachers. Time will be allotted to ask presenters questions about their ideas.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Miller

Agriculture Teacher, Heartland Community Schools
Agriculture teacher and Awards Committee Chair
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

1:00pm CDT

Virtual TAPS Curriculum and Crop Simulation Game
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
The Virtual Testing Ag Performance Solutions (VTAPS) program has been modeled around the highly successful UNL-TAPS (http://taps.unl.edu) program. The VTAPS program allows high school ag students to have a similar TAPS experience. VTAPS participants will select the hybrid and seeding rate they wish to plant, apply nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation water. All the decisions and generated weather...
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Chuck Burr

Crops and Water Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension
Chuck Burr is a Nebraska Extension Water and Integrated Cropping Systems(WICS) Educator located in Alma, NE. He has been an Extension Educator in Nebraska since 1990. His Extension focus areas include water quality, limited water, irrigation management and cropping systems. Chuck... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

1:00pm CDT

Helping Students Evaluate Financial Advice Online
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
Students are exposed daily to financial “advice” on social media, ranging from investing tips and side hustles to credit hacks and cryptocurrency claims. But how do we help them distinguish credible information from hype, misinformation, or marketing? This session equips teachers with a practical, ready-to-use lesson and activities to teach students how to evaluate online financial content...
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Speakers
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Alyse Pflanz

Center for Economic Education Director, University of Nebraska at Kearney
I am in my seventh year working with teacher preparation for future business and technology teachers in my role at UNK. I also promote economic and financial literacy through K-12 programming and teacher workshops in my role of directing the UNK Center for Economic Education, as well... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Business Marketing & Management

1:00pm CDT

What can Microsoft Industry Certifications do for your students?
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
Why are Industry Certifications important for you and your students? Join us to learn about the many benefits Industry Certifications give your students and how to use those benefits to motivate students in your class. We will share industry data, student success stories, and teacher success stories to demonstrate the value of Industry Certifications. 
Speakers
avatar for Brent Clark

Brent Clark

Advanced Specialist, Sales, Certiport
Brent Clark is currently the Advanced Sales Specialist for the western United States – (Dealing with statewide and large accounts and resides in Utah.)Brent taught world history and was the women’s basketball coach for nine years in secondary education. This period was incredibly... Read More →
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Sara Cox

Sara Cox - Specialist, Partnership Management, Certiport
Sara Cox has been a vital member of Certiport’s-Pearson Large Accounts Deployment Team since 2014, bringing deep expertise in customer training and deployment management. With a strong background in tailoring solutions to client needs, she consistently drives successful implementations... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
  Communication & Information Systems   Business Marketing & Management

1:00pm CDT

I Cannot Believe I Forgot About These Google Tools
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

Course Alignment & CTE - How Your School Counselor Can Support Your Programs
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 1
Your building's CTE departments play a vital role in helping students explore and discover careers that they can pursue upon graduation. School counselors play a valuable role in aligning CTE courses to make sure students are able to become CTE Pathway completers and concentrators. This session will dive into methods of where to find the CTE pathways, how to look at your own building's pathways...
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Speakers
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Jake Willems

School Counselor, Aurora High School
I am the school counselor at Aurora High School in Aurora, NE. This is my 5th year here. I previously served as a school counselor at Northwest High Magnet School in Omaha, NE for six years. Before that I was a special education teacher at Omaha South High Magnet Schools for six years... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 1
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

1:00pm CDT

Recruiting and Retaining Multilingual Learners in CTE
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
Multilingual learners are often underrepresented in CTE programs, not because of interest or ability, but due to barriers in recruitment, access, and instructional design. This session focuses on practical, low-lift strategies CTE educators and leaders can use to intentionally recruit multilingual learners and support their persistence once enrolled. Participants will explore how language demands...
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Speakers
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Theresa Ritta-Olson

Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Educational Service Unit 10

Theresa has over 20 years of experience in education, supporting English learners. She taught middle and high school English learners at Crete Public Schools, spent 12 years teaching English learners and reading at Lexington High School, and has worked for the past 10 years at ESU... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

1:00pm CDT

Apprenticeship TBD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 3

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

Brady Middle School TBD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 5

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

uBEATS: Opening Pathways to Health Science Careers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
Explore how uBEATS (UNO & UNMC Building Excellence in Academics Through STEM) helps students discover health science career opportunities through a FREE library of 100+ short, engaging, interactive STEM and health science e-modules developed by UNMC and UNO experts. This session highlights practical strategies for integrating these modules, teacher guides, and digital badging into instruction to...
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Speakers
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Sarah Shaffer

uBEATS (UNO & UNMC Building Excellence in Academics Through STEM) Curriculum and Education Specialist, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Sarah Shaffer is a Curriculum and Education Specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, supporting teachers in designing engaging, practical Health Science and STEM learning experiences. With more than 16 years of K-12 classroom experience and prior service at the Nebraska... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

Feeding Curiosity: Hands-On Agriculture Connections for FCS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
Looking to refresh your Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum with engaging, real-world connections? This interactive session introduces educators to a ready-to-use toolkit featuring more than 70 hands-on lessons from the National Agriculture in the Classroom Curriculum Matrix. Participants will explore standards-aligned activities connected to key FCS topics such as nutrition, food systems,...
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Speakers
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Brooke Carpenter

Director of Education, Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom
Brooke Carpenter serves as the Director of Education for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, where she leads a team of educators, oversees the development of educational programs, and coordinates statewide initiatives aimed at advancing agricultural literacy among students and teachers... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
  Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

Piece by Piece: A Pattern Layout & Grain Line Mini Lesson
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Crystal 1
Speakers
avatar for Mary Breedlove

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 →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Crystal 1
  Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

Sensory Science: Awareness for Eating Experiences
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
Do you have picky students? Encourage your students to use ALL of their senses as they evaluate the quality and appeal factors of the foods they prepare. Help them use descriptive words to expand on their food experiences, and hopefully, their palate.  Then identify your expectations for their willingness to try a variety of foods created in your classes.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Erwin

Carol Erwin

Professor, Wayne State College
Dr. Carol Erwin was a classroom FCS teacher for 12 years before moving on to teaching Foods & Nutrition and FCS Education at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska for the past 14 years. In her professional life she has a passion for providing professional development and lifelong... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

1:00pm CDT

'New School' Drafting for Woods Project Planning (SketchUp for Schools)
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
Learn the basics of how to use SketchUp for Schools (a free program for students on a Chromebook) to create a 3D model of their future project. Learn these basic SketchUp functions: rectange (R), push/pull (P), make component, move (M), rotate (Q), dimensioning and how to get ready for printing. If time allows I will share my Google Sheets bill of materials template I use to assist...
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Luedtke

Scott Luedtke

STS teacher, Lincoln Public Schools (LNSHS)
STS teacher at Lincoln North Star H.S. UNL STS teacher ed grad of 2018. Woods 1, Woods 2, Unified Woods, Construction, & Engineering Design teacher. CUNE masters grad of 2026.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Careers, Content, and Classroom Connections with AITC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
This interactive session highlights classroom-ready Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) resources designed for middle and high school agriculture educators. Participants will explore programs such as Connecting Chapters, Chief Careers, Discover Nebraska Agriculture magazines, and standards-aligned lesson plans, along with support from AITC Educators. Attendees will also learn how to navigate the...
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Speakers
avatar for Brooke Carpenter

Brooke Carpenter

Director of Education, Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom
Brooke Carpenter serves as the Director of Education for the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, where she leads a team of educators, oversees the development of educational programs, and coordinates statewide initiatives aimed at advancing agricultural literacy among students and teachers... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

2:00pm CDT

Launching an SBE with the Nebraska FFA Launch! Program
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
The concept of school-based enterprises has become a hot topic, but many teachers find themselves with lots of questions. How do I get started? Where do I get funding? What does this look like within my agriculture education program? This session will introduce you to the Nebraska FFA Launch! Program sponsored by the Nebraska FFA Foundation and facilitated by the Engler Agribusiness...
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Speakers
avatar for Miranda Segner

Miranda Segner

Program Coordinator, Nebraska FFA Launch! Program
Miranda serves as the Nebraska FFA Launch! program coordinator through the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. An educator and entrepreneur herself, Miranda is passionate about the opportunity to educate youth on the importance and practices of entrepreneurship. Miranda is also a full-time high school agricultur... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

2:00pm CDT

15 Things I Learned the Hard Way
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
Speakers
JS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

2:00pm CDT

Cybersecurity for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
In this session, we will cover important tips for staff to know about Cybersecurity. Including checking strength of passwords, checking for exposures in data breaches, how to remove personally identifiable information online, being able to identify different forms of spam/scams, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher/Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools
Kimberly Ingraham-Beck is a high school Computer Science teacher at Gretna Public Schools with a background in music education, technology, and curriculum development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and three master’s degrees... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
  Communication & Information Systems

2:00pm CDT

From Classroom to Career: Implementing Tiered Supports in CTE for ALL Learners
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
This session is designed to explore the critical connection between Career and Technical Education (CTE), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and post-school outcomes for all students. Participants will examine how leveraging MTSS to enhance classroom instruction ensures that accessible CTE leads directly to competitive job acquisition and gainful employment through quality transition...
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Speakers
avatar for Kris Kampovitz

Kris Kampovitz

NeMTSS Regional Support Lead, Region 4 NeMTSS/ESU10
Kris Kampovitz is a strategic educational leader with nearly 30 years of experience spanning preschool through higher education. She currently serves as the Nebraska Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (NeMTSS) Regional Support Lead, providing leadership and technical assistance to school... Read More →
avatar for Blair Ryan

Blair Ryan

Transition Facilitator, Central Region Transition Facilitator/ESU10
Blair Ryan serves as the Central Region Transition Facilitator, supporting ESUs 9, 10, 11, and 17. With a strong background in career and technical education (CTE) and school counseling, Blair brings over five years of experience providing transition services to special education... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Empowering Education: Creating High School College and Career Academies in Small Schools Under 1,000 Students
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 1
Join us for an insightful presentation on the transformative journey of implementing high school academies in small schools with student populations under 1000. This session will delve into the strategic planning, implementation process, and the impactful outcomes arising from establishing academies within a smaller educational setting.Key Topics Covered:Understanding the Need:Explore the...
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Speakers
avatar for Marcy Harrifeld

Marcy Harrifeld

Assistant Principal, Crete High School
Marcy Harrifeld is a distinguished educational leader with over two decades of experience spanning the K–12 spectrum. Currently serving as the Assistant Principal and Director of Academies at Crete High School, Marcy oversees the Cardinal Academies, where she integrates rigorous... Read More →
avatar for Camelle Kinney

Camelle Kinney

Career Academy Business Partner Liaison, Crete High School
Camelle C. Kinney currently serves as the Academy Business Partnership Liaison at Crete High School, where she connects business and industry partners with career academies to create meaningful, real-world learning opportunities for students. With more than 25 years in education... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 1
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

2:00pm CDT

Language Is a Skill: Supporting Multilingual Learners in CTE Classrooms
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
CTE classrooms are rich with opportunities for language development, yet many instructors feel unsure how to support multilingual learners without becoming “language teachers.” This session reframes language as a technical and employability skill that can be intentionally developed through hands-on instruction, demonstrations, and work-based learning experiences. Participants will learn how to...
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Speakers
avatar for Theresa Ritta-Olson

Theresa Ritta-Olson

Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Educational Service Unit 10

Theresa has over 20 years of experience in education, supporting English learners. She taught middle and high school English learners at Crete Public Schools, spent 12 years teaching English learners and reading at Lexington High School, and has worked for the past 10 years at ESU... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 7
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

2:00pm CDT

Parli Pro Made Practical: Learning Parliamentary Procedure Through Trail Mix
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Crystal 1
Parliamentary Procedure doesn’t have to be intimidating or abstract. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of Parliamentary Procedure by actively using motions, debate, and voting to complete a fun and familiar task—making trail mix. As a group, attendees will practice making main motions, amendments, and voting while experiencing how Parli Pro keeps meetings organized,...
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Speakers
avatar for Stacie Turnbull

Stacie Turnbull

Lecturer, ALEC Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Crystal 1
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

2:00pm CDT

Appendicitis Patient Simulation
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
In this session, I will take participants through setting up this budget-friendly, low-tech patient simulation that I use in my Health Science 2 classroom.  The simulation combines hands-on, critical thinking, communicating and working together as a team to provide a positive "patient" outcome.  Participants will leave with a detailed list of materials, as well as instructions on how to...
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Speakers
TL

Tracy Long

RN-Healthcare Pathways Educator, Lakeview/Columbus Community Hospital
My background in nursing includes acute care, critical care, outpatient services, and operating room. In 2023, I became a Healthcare Pathways Instructor with Columbus Community Hospital in collaboration with Lakeview Community Schools and Scotus Central Catholic.  I have also joined... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Health Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Cooking Up Inclusion: The Journey to a Unified FCS Program
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
Ready to bring 'Unified' to your kitchen or lab? This session is a deep dive into the 'how-to' of launching a Unified FCS course. From navigating master schedules and securing funding to pairing peer partners and modifying hands-on projects, we’ll cover the nuts and bolts of program startup. Whether you're a veteran educator or a new advocate, you'll gain the tools and templates needed to create...
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Speakers
avatar for Kristin Vest

Kristin Vest

Curriculum Coordinator for Family and Consumer Sciences and Health Sciences, Lincoln Public Schools
A native of southwest Nebraska and a proud product of public schools, Kristin Vest is an experienced CTE educator and administrator, who works to provide high quality opportunities for Family and Consumer Sciences educators and students in the Lincoln Public Schools where she serves... Read More →
avatar for Abby Filbert

Abby Filbert

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Lincoln Northwest High School
Abby Filbert is in her fifth year of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at Northwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. As an FCS educator, Abby strives to provide equitable learning experiences for her students and develops engaging curriculum to provide them with the skills for... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

2:00pm CDT

Smart Snacking: Promoting Healthy, Budget-Friendly Snacks for Youth Well-Being
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
Healthy snacking for youth isn’t just about filling hungry bellies—it’s a key component of balanced nutrition with potential lifelong benefits. Evidence suggests that serving nutrient-rich snacks like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy can support better diet quality and help maintain energy levels throughout the day. This presentation offers a practical...
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avatar for Kayla Hinrichs

Kayla Hinrichs

Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension
Kayla Hinrichs is a Health & Wellbeing Extension Educator for Nebraska Extension dedicated to strengthening connections between local farms and schools through the Farm to School program. With a passion for agriculture and nutrition education, Kayla works to empower communities by... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Human Sciences & Education

2:00pm CDT

A Model for Success: How High School Experiences Build Careers in Early Childhood Education
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
Nebraska communities face ongoing shortages in early childhood educators, and high schools offer an untapped opportunity to help grow this workforce. This session showcases a replicable, student‑centered model for building early childhood pathways within career academies. Presenters will share their multi‑year process developing aligned coursework, dual‑credit options, industry credentials,...
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Speakers
avatar for Kellee Vornhagen

Kellee Vornhagen

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Kearney Public Schools
Kellee Vornhagen is an experienced educator with a strong background in College and Technical Education, dedicated to preparing students for success in postsecondary education and career pathways in both Early childhood and Health Sciences. She teaches Family and Consumer Sciences... Read More →
avatar for Taylor Brase

Taylor Brase

Area Wide Early Childhood Education Program Director, Central Community College
Taylor Brase is the Director of the Early Childhood Education program at Central Community College. She has over 13 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, including 10 years as an early elementary teacher and Title I interventionist across multiple school... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education   Administrators   School Counselors

3:00pm CDT

A Guide for Advisory Committees
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
Strong advisory committees can be a useful resource for agricultural education programs, but many lack clear direction or purpose. This session introduces a guidebook designed to help Ag Ed teachers clarify advisory committee roles, utilize committee members effectively, and sustain committees during teacher transitions. Participants will gain practical insights and tools they can apply to...
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avatar for Christy Schuler

Christy Schuler

Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor, Bridgeport High School
Christy is the Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Bridgeport High School. She serves as the District 12 FFA Board Representative. Outside of school, she works on her family's Red Angus seedstock ranch. 
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

3:00pm CDT

From Lesson Plans to Lifesavers: AI Tools for Ag Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
Discover how artificial intelligence can enhance—not replace—your current agricultural education curriculum. This session introduces practical AI tools that help teachers generate lesson ideas, create classroom resources, differentiate instruction, and refresh existing content without starting from scratch. Participants will explore ways AI can spark new approaches to teaching familiar topics...
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Speakers
avatar for Collin Swedberg

Collin Swedberg

Agricultural Education Teacher, North Platte Public Schools
Collin Swedberg is an agricultural educator and FFA advisor at North Platte High School, where he has been for the last 5 years. Collin specifically teaches classes in the agribusiness, and plant science pathway.  In addition to being an ag teacher and FFA advisor, Collin is also... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

3:00pm CDT

Do You Need To Update Your Job Interview Unit?
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
Speakers
JS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

3:00pm CDT

Beyond Chatbots: Teaching the Real Lessons Behind Fake Content
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
Generative AI is changing what we see, hear, and believe—and it’s time our classrooms caught up. In this interactive session, educators will explore how generative AI tools that create images, videos, and voice content can be used to teach critical thinking, media literacy, and ethics. Participants will safely experiment with AI generation and detection while uncovering the real lessons behind...
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Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher/Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools
Kimberly Ingraham-Beck is a high school Computer Science teacher at Gretna Public Schools with a background in music education, technology, and curriculum development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and three master’s degrees... Read More →
Beyond Chatbots Teaching the Real Lessons Behind Fake Content pdf
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 7
  Communication & Information Systems

3:00pm CDT

Activate the Textbook: Making the Textbook Come Alive Through Engagement and Evidence-Based Practice
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
What if your textbook could do more than deliver content—what if it could spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and drive student ownership of learning? In this interactive session, participants will explore how to transform textbooks and instructional resources into powerful tools for engagement and learning. Grounded in John Hattie’s Visible Learning research, Jon Almarode’s work on...
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Laura Adamson

Educational Consultant, Goodheart-Willcox Publishers
Laura Adamson has been a teacher, literacy coach and educational consultant for over 30 years. Laura understands the importance of making lessons and activities active and engaging for students in the classroom. She is currently an educational consultant for Goodheart-Willcox. 
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Chat, Teacher, and the Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Promoting Your CTE Program: Practical Tools for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
You know the impact your CTE program has on students—but does your community and administration know it too? This interactive session shares practical strategies for promoting your program and building support. Participants will explore ways to highlight student success through social media, events, and community partnerships. Attendees will review real examples and begin developing a simple,...
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Speakers
avatar for Stacie Turnbull

Stacie Turnbull

Lecturer, ALEC Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 6
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Creating Classroom-Ready Case Studies for Health Science Courses
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
Health science educators rely on case studies to bring content to life, but creating strong, age-appropriate scenarios takes time and effort. In this interactive session, educators will develop, refine, and exchange case studies aligned to Nebraska Health Science Standards. Educators will leave with a collection of scenarios that promote critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and real-world...
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Speakers
avatar for Jamelyn Denny

Jamelyn Denny

Health Sciences Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Health Sciences Education Specialist & Nebraska HOSA State Advisor
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 2
  Health Sciences

3:00pm CDT

Human Sciences & Education Roundtables
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
This interactive and fast-paced session offers the opportunity to network, connect, and share best practices. Each table, led by a teacher or specialist, will focus on a different best practice topic related to Family and Consumer Sciences, Education and Training, Human Services, Hospitality and Tourism, or Law and Public Safety.
Speakers
avatar for Chelsey Greene

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 →
avatar for Miranda Bright

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 →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Human Sciences & Education

3:00pm CDT

Building Future-Ready Skills: The Impact of the Nebraska Manufacturing Credential
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
iscover how the Nebraska Manufacturing Credential, developed through the leadership of the Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance Council (NeMAC), equips students with the essential technical and employability skills needed for today’s manufacturing workforce. This session highlights how the credential aligns with Nebraska industry expectations, enhances Skilled & Technical Sciences instruction, and...
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Speakers
JT

Jim Townsend

Jim Townsend is honored to be part of the corporate management team at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA (KMM). His responsibilities at KMM include corporate management of occupational health and safety, employee training and development, and employee wellness. Jim has been... Read More →
DR

Doug Rood

Doug Rood is Senior Operations Manager at Collins Aerospace in York, Nebraska. Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, he earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State and began his career in Rockford, Illinois, with UTC Aerospace Systems (now Collins Aerospace).   With... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ruby 4
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

5:00pm CDT

Business, Marketing & Information Technology (BMIT) Social – Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Business, Marketing & Information Technology (BMIT) Social - $10 - Off-site: Social-Drop ZoneJoin fellow Business, Marketing, and Information Technology (BMIT) educators for an evening of connection and community at the BMIT Social. This relaxed networking event is designed to bring professionals together to share ideas, celebrate successes, and build relationships across schools and...
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Speakers
avatar for Jacqui Garrison

Jacqui Garrison

Career Field Specialist | FBLA State Adviser, Nebraska Department of Education
Jacqui is the Career Field Specialist for Communication and Information Systems and the Nebraska FBLA State Adviser. With 10 years of service at the Nebraska Department of Education, Jacqui brings a decade of experience supporting educators and students in career and technical education... Read More →
avatar for Carol Malcolm

Carol Malcolm

Nebraska Department of Education
avatar for Shaun Young

Shaun Young

Computer Science and Technology Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

5:00pm CDT

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Banquet
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Crystal 1
Pre-registration required.
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Program & Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speakers
avatar for Carol Erwin

Carol Erwin

Professor, Wayne State College
Dr. Carol Erwin was a classroom FCS teacher for 12 years before moving on to teaching Foods & Nutrition and FCS Education at Wayne State College in northeast Nebraska for the past 14 years. In her professional life she has a passion for providing professional development and lifelong... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Paxton

Michelle Paxton

Teacher, Palmyra Jr Sr High School
I am a dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teacher in Palmyra, Nebraska. I am passionate about imparting essential life skills to students. With expertise in design, nutrition, development, and interpersonal communication, I work to create dynamic learning experiences in... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Crystal 1
  Human Sciences & Education

5:00pm CDT

Nebraska Skilled & Technical Sciences (NSTS) Social
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Nebraska Skilled & Technical Sciences (NSTS) Social - $0 - Off-site social: Cunningham's on the Lake
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

6:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) 10 Year Club
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) 10 Year Club - $50 - Off-site: Alley Rose
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

6:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Young Member Event
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Off-Site
Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Young Member Event - $15 - Off-site: Eagles Club, Kearney
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Off-Site
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources
 
Wednesday, June 10
 

7:30am CDT

Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska (ACTEN) Assembly of Delegates
Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
By invitation only.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

8:00am CDT

Registration
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Entryway

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Entryway
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

8:30am CDT

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

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tim Elmore

Dr. Tim Elmore

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
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

10:00am CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Business Session 2
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
NAEA Business Session 2
Speakers
avatar for Dana Hall

Dana Hall

Agriculture Educator, McCool Junction
Dana Hall teaches Agricultural Education at McCool Junction. She is currently the NAEA President. 
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

10:00am CDT

Five Words Every Business Teacher Should Know
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 7
Speakers
JS
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

10:00am CDT

Human Advantage: Preparing Students' Soft Skills in an AI World
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 6
Teaching is already a tough task, but in a world of artificial intelligence, how can educators help students prepare for what's next while still placing value on learning? This session will showcase opportunities to blend soft skill development with artificial intelligence in different learning experiences. 
Speakers
avatar for Nick Schreck

Nick Schreck

Dean, School of Business, Midland University
Nick Schreck is the Dean of Business at Midland University and has a long history in preparing students for the ever-evolving workforce through hands-on learning, industry certifications, applied technology, and now, artificial intelligence. 
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 6
  Communication & Information Systems

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
avatar for Mary Breedlove

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
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

10:00am CDT

Deeper Dive: The Alpha Gen & Book Signing
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 4

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tim Elmore

Dr. Tim Elmore

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 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

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...
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Speakers
avatar for Ben Meyer

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
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

10:00am CDT

Beyond MyPlate: Teaching the New Pyramid in Today’s Classroom
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Ruby 7
Move beyond MyPlate and explore the New Pyramid as a modern approach to nutrition education. This session will introduce the New Pyramid while participants learn and share resources to help students better understand everyday nutrition and make informed food choices using current nutrition science. Have a resource you developed for the New Pyramid? Bring it along to share it with fellow educators.
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Bright

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 →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Ruby 7
  Human Sciences & Education

10:00am CDT

Educators Rising National Conference Know Before You Go
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Ruby 6
Prepare for a successful Educators Rising National Conference experience! This session will provide essential insights and state updates to help you prepare for the conference. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned teacher leader, this session will ensure you are informed, organized, and ready to thrive at Nationals!
Speakers
avatar for Chelsey Greene

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 →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Ruby 6
  Human Sciences & Education

10:00am CDT

SkillsUSA – How to Prep Yourself and Students for State
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Ruby 4
Preparing for the State Leadership & Skills Championships can be overwhelming. To ensure you are fully equipped, Andy Christensen (contest coordinator) and Aaron Jones (State Advisor) will break down specific strategies for advisors and competitors preparing for SLSC. Additionally, this abbreviated “Championship Workshop” offers a practical template for schools and local SkillsUSA chapters to...
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Speakers
AC
avatar for Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Board of Directors, SkillsUSA Nebraska

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Ruby 4
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

11:00am CDT

From Learning to Earning: Using FFA Alumni & Supporters to Strengthen Student Success
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
This session will explore practical, proven ways FFA Advisors can engage their local FFA Alumni & Supporters chapters to enhance student learning, leadership development, and career readiness. Participants will discover how alumni and community supporters can serve as a vital bridge between classroom learning and real-world earning opportunities through mentorship, career exploration, fundraising...
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Speakers
avatar for Jill Goedeken

Jill Goedeken

Council Member, Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters
Jill Goedeken is a member of the Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters Council and has recently been appointed to the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee. She and her fellow NE FFA Alumni and Supporters Council members will present ideas to engage your FFA Alumni and... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

11:00am CDT

Business Panel Discussion – Focused on Generations in the Nebraska Workforce
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 7
Speakers
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Shaun Young

Computer Science and Technology Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 7
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

11:00am CDT

Teaching Today’s Student Entrepreneurs
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 3
Speakers
SM
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 3
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

11:00am CDT

Work-Based Learning Highlights and Successes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 2
Speakers
JL
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 2
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences

11:00am CDT

Easy Measuring, Monitoring, and Tracking of WBL
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Ben Meyer

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
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

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...
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Speakers
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Dr. Tim Elmore

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 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 4
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   Agriculture Food & Natural Resources   Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems   Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education   School Counselors   Skilled & Technical Sciences   WBL Coordinators

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...
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Speakers
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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

11:00am CDT

FCCLA NLC Know Before You Go
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 6
Get ready to make the most of your FCCLA National Leadership Conference experience! This session will provide essential insights and state updates to help you prepare for NLC. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned adviser, this session will ensure you are informed, organized, and ready to thrive at NLC! Check out the NLC Know Before You Go for all the information you need to...
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Speakers
avatar for Chelsey Greene

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 →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 6
  Human Sciences & Education

11:00am CDT

Mastering 45 Minute Culinary Labs for Workforce Readiness
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 7
Whether you are teaching introductory knife skills or advanced sauce-work, the 45-minute class period is often the biggest hurdle for high school culinary educators. However, in the professional world, efficiency is the skill. This session provides a comprehensive blueprint for transforming the short-block lab into a high-energy, workforce-ready environment.We will move beyond "just making a...
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Speakers
avatar for Bethanie Miller

Bethanie Miller

Teacher, Norfolk High School
Bethanie Miller is a Culinary Arts teacher at Norfolk High School, where she spent the past 13 years inspiring students to build confidence and skill in the kitchen.  She earned her bachelor's degree in Education from Wayne State College and later completed a Master's in Curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 7
  Human Sciences & Education

11:00am CDT

Building the Future: Empowering High School Students Through Early Childhood Education Certifications
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 5
Explore how early childhood education (ECE) pathways can be incorporated into high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, whether you’re already familiar with the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or just getting started. This session will provide an overview of key concepts, available supports, and considerations for integrating ECE training into your classroom in ways...
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Speakers
avatar for Jene Chapman

Jene Chapman

Program Specialist and Career Education Specialist, NDE Office of Early Childhood Training Center
CA
AH

Aimee Hoes

Nebraska CDA Navigator, ESU3
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ruby 5
  Human Sciences & Education   Administrators   School Counselors   WBL Coordinators

11:00am CDT

Nebraska Skilled & Technical Sciences (NSTS) Annual Meeting
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 5

Speakers
avatar for Kristen Page

Kristen Page

Skilled and Technical Science Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools
avatar for Brian Helmberger

Brian Helmberger

Journeyman Electrician/ Instructor, OPS Career Center
Hello everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read the following! My name is Brian Helmberger. I am a journeyman electrician and a STS teacher in the state of Nebraska. I graduated from Omaha South high school in 1994. I was accepted into the IBEW local 22 apprenticeship program in 1995, became... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 5
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

12:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Luncheon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Crystal 3 & 4

Speakers
avatar for Dana Hall

Dana Hall

Agriculture Educator, McCool Junction
Dana Hall teaches Agricultural Education at McCool Junction. She is currently the NAEA President. 
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Crystal 3 & 4
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

12:00pm CDT

BMIT Luncheon and NSBEA Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Business Education
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Crystal 2

Speakers
avatar for Deb Stroh

Deb Stroh

Marketing Committee, NE FBLA Board of Directors, Nebraska FBLA Foundation
avatar for Jacqui Garrison

Jacqui Garrison

Career Field Specialist | FBLA State Adviser, Nebraska Department of Education
Jacqui is the Career Field Specialist for Communication and Information Systems and the Nebraska FBLA State Adviser. With 10 years of service at the Nebraska Department of Education, Jacqui brings a decade of experience supporting educators and students in career and technical education... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Crystal 2
  Business Marketing & Management   Communication & Information Systems

12:00pm CDT

General Luncheon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Diamond 1 & 2
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Diamond 1 & 2
  Cross Career Field   Administrators   School Counselors   WBL Coordinators

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
avatar for Chelsey Greene

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 →
avatar for Miranda Bright

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 →
avatar for Jamelyn Denny

Jamelyn Denny

Health Sciences Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Health Sciences Education Specialist & Nebraska HOSA State Advisor
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Crystal 1
  Human Sciences & Education   Health Sciences

12:00pm CDT

Nebraska Skilled & Technical Sciences (NSTS) Awards Luncheon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Diamond 5

Speakers
avatar for Brian Helmberger

Brian Helmberger

CTE Instructor and Journeyman Electrican, IBEW Local 22
Brian Helmberger is an certified STS instructor with 8 years of teaching experience and a 27- year journeyman electrician with the IBEW. Across both careers, his focus has always been on quality work, continuous learning, and learning from his passion and hobbies. A life long love... Read More →
avatar for Kristen Page

Kristen Page

Skilled and Technical Science Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Diamond 5
  Skilled & Technical Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Chapter Management through AET
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
Discover how AET can simplify and strengthen the management of your FFA chapter. In this workshop, you’ll explore the full range of AET tools designed to save time and improve organization, from participation records that automatically connect to student journal entries, to the chapter meeting manager, budgeting tools, and chapter-wide goal setting. Whether you’re streamlining records or...
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Speakers
avatar for Ben Meyer

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 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

2:00pm CDT

Navigating the FFA Nebraska State Fair
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
A walk through of deadlines and requirements for FFA advisors and their students to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair 


Speakers
RH

Ryan Hassebrook

Superintendent, Nebraska State Fair
Nebraska State Fair FFA Superintendent 
KA

Kaydee Alexander

Assistant Superintendent, State Fair
Assistant superintendent
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 8
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

2:00pm CDT

Basic Life Support Instructor Certification
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Diamond 4
Pre-registration required.
Speakers
SW
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Diamond 4
  Health Sciences   Human Sciences & Education

3:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Business Session 3
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
NAEA Business Session 3
Speakers
avatar for Dana Hall

Dana Hall

Agriculture Educator, McCool Junction
Dana Hall teaches Agricultural Education at McCool Junction. She is currently the NAEA President. 
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 9 & 10
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

5:15pm CDT

Nebraska Agriculture Education Association (NAEA) Banquet
Wednesday June 10, 2026 5:15pm - 9:00pm CDT
Crystal 3 & 4
Pre-registration required.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 5:15pm - 9:00pm CDT
Crystal 3 & 4
  Agriculture Food & Natural Resources
 

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