Career and Technical Education transforms lives every day. Across the country, educators help students build real‑world skills, explore future careers, and discover confidence in their own potential.
To celebrate the impact of this work, we invited educators to share how they’re making a difference in their classrooms—and the response was incredible. We were inspired by hundreds of stories highlighting creativity, dedication, and meaningful student outcomes.
Today, we’re excited to spotlight 10 standout educators who are truly shaping the future of CTE.
Tessa H. from Mississippi
“By teaching Educator Preparation, I am strengthening the future of Career and Technical Education by equipping students with the skills, professionalism, and passion needed to become effective educators who will positively influence the next generation.”
Morgan L. from North Carolina
“As a CTE Health Science teacher, I bridge classroom learning with real-world healthcare practice by providing students with industry-aligned certifications, hands-on experiences, and high expectations that prepare them for both immediate employability and long-term careers in healthcare.”
Jennifer H. from Kentucky
“I am shaping the future of CTE dental education by equipping students with real-world skills while building genuine relationships that make them feel seen, supported, and confident in the person they’re becoming.”
Donna S. from Mississippi
“I believe by offering the Sports Medicine component of Health Science, we are providing our students here at Quitman High School with a unique opportunity to experience a unique exposure to a medical career that impacts many ages but allows them to acquire hands-on experiences.”
Jennifer K. from Pennsylvania
“As a teacher, I make an impact on my future medical students by providing instruction based on real life experiences, supporting and encouraging all students to strive to do their best and most importantly I serve as a role model by showing love and kindness to all of my students.”
Laura B. from Georgia
“I empower students in Culinary Arts CTE to transform fresh, community‑grown ingredients into real career skills—teaching food safety, leadership, and entrepreneurship through hands‑on labs, industry certifications, and service projects that fight food insecurity and create scholarship pathways.”
Kesha B. from Kentucky
“Last school year, almost 30 students that were certified in Phlebotomy or Nursing Assistant graduated from our high school in a very rural, underserved community!”
Ibroxim Z. from New York
“I’m empowering underrepresented, low-income students at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences to break barriers and build futures in healthcare by providing hands-on, rigorous health science education that transforms passion into real career pathways”
Emily S. from Pennsylvania
“I make an impact in CTE Family & Consumer Sciences by equipping students with real-world life skills—like nutrition, budgeting, and career readiness—that empower them to be independent, confident, and prepared for life beyond the classroom.”
Kimberly S. from Georgia
“My program bridges classroom learning and real-world careers by giving students meaningful, hands-on clinical and lab experiences, providing a pathway into healthcare and the workforce.”
Thank you!
We thank all of the wonderful teachers who have shared their story with us so far—your passion, creativity, and dedication are what make CTE life‑changing for students.
