Stephen Weltsch

Stephen Weltsch

A CTE Success Story Turned Leader Stephen Weltsch serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Campus Operations at Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) in Glendale, Arizona. With a background as a CTE student himself, Stephen understands...
Stephanie Sklba

Stephanie Sklba

A Two-Decade Commitment to Gateway Technical College Stephanie Sklba brings over 20 years of experience to her role as the Vice President of Community and Government Relations at Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin. Her diverse portfolio includes responsibilities...
Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey

Nurturing the Next Generation of CTE Educators Chris Bailey’s illustrious career in Career and Technical Education (CTE) spans three decades, beginning as an agricultural education teacher and evolving into his current role as a CTE Leadership Coach for the...
William Bussey

William Bussey

From Classroom to Boardroom: Tracing Bill’s CTE Journey Dedicated to nurturing the future of career-technical education, William Bussey boasts a 46-year-long journey, rich with accomplishments and leadership. From his foundational role as a Vocational...
Cindy Mitas Friedemann

Cindy Mitas Friedemann

A Catalyst for Change in Education and Workforce Development Cindy Mitas Friedemann, Director of Strategic Engagement and Workforce Systems, Public Strategies, has a passion for fostering partnerships that catalyze growth and improvement in education, training, and...