The Career Technology Education Council (CTEC) Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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10:30am PST

Friday November 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PST

Limited Capacity seats available

I’d like to share my experiences organizing grade 9 food challenges, including the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments. I’ll also discuss the resources I’ve used and my process for designing these challenges for my Culinary Students. Some of the challenges I’ve run include Cake Boss, The Great Food Truck Challenge, The Great Bake Off, Hilltop's Final Table, and Bakery Wars. Food teachers should support each other. As a new teacher, I remember feeling isolated, so I really value coming together for professional development and offering mutual support. As a Journeyman chef, I also teach high school foods, and I’m excited to share some creative ideas and resources you can bring into your own classroom!

Speakers

Kendall Mercer

Chef, CTS/CTF teacher, NGPS

I’m Kendall Mercer, and after nine years at Hilltop High School, I’ve learned that the best teaching strategies are the ones that survive a room full of hungry teenagers! I’m thrilled to be joining the CTEC Council and to give back to a community that has supported me throughout... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PST
Wolverine Room - Coast Hotel

CTF

1:30pm PST

3D Printing in STEM: Engineering Over Decoration

LIMITED

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Maker Space - CCHS

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores practical 3D printing projects that move beyond novelty items and into authentic engineering challenges. Participants will see examples of classroom-tested design challenges. The session will also cover iteration strategies, assessment tools, print management systems, and skill progression from beginner CAD to advanced assemblies.

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Maker Space - CCHS

CTF

3:00pm PST

Adventures in Hand Sewing: Make a Stuffy

LIMITED

Friday November 6, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm PST

Grizzly Room - Coast Hotel

Limited Capacity seats available

Hand sewing is not only a useful life skill, but an opportunity for our students to slow down a little. Join me for hand sewing tips and tricks while we sew a stuffy. We will talk about the importance of this skill and why we should introduce it along the way.

Speakers

Sandra Cross

Sandra has been sewing since she was a little girl, when her dad first taught her how to make clothes for her Barbies. From those early beginnings, she dreamed of becoming both a teacher and a fashion designer—and today, she gets to do both! She has been teaching for over 20 years... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Grizzly Room - Coast Hotel

CTF

The Career Technology Education Council (CTEC) Annual Conference

10:30am PST

Kendall Mercer

1:30pm PST

3:00pm PST

Sandra Cross

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