Education Associate, South Carolina Department of Education
Anna Duvall is the School Counselor and Career Specialist Liaison for the South Carolina Department of Education. She also serves as the Student Transition Services team lead in the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services.
Kristi designs and leads professional development for educators across the country to refine and optimize MTSS systems, structures, and procedures ensuring all students receive the support they need to thrive. She has led and designed trainings for Iowa Department of Education, Durham... Read More →
Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT Room 102-C
AI is important to the CTE field because it is a growing resource for all careers. Utilizing it appropriately as teachers and students will prepare them to be educated and informed stakeholders in the future. Teachers are able to save time and engage students beyond traditional assignments. I have taught computer science classes for the past 4 years, including AP Computer Science Principles. I lead internal technology sessions for teachers at my school that highlight trending technology that benefits my teachers and students.
Relevance of the Topic to the CTE Field: The integration of personal finance into the Entrepreneurship course is highly relevant to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) field. It aligns with the goal of preparing students for real-world applications by equipping them with essential skills in both entrepreneurship and financial literacy, which are critical in today’s economy.
Value to Participants: Participants will gain valuable strategies and resources for seamlessly incorporating personal finance concepts into their curriculum. By learning how to create engaging lessons that address both entrepreneurial and personal finance skills, educators can better prepare their students for financial challenges, ultimately enhancing their teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
Presenter Knowledge and Experience: Sandee brings over two decades of experience across various industries, including hospitality, retail, construction, finance, and philanthropy. Her transition into education through the South Carolina Department of Education's PACE program, combined with her six years of experience as a high school Business and Marketing teacher, equips her with extensive real-world knowledge and a deep understanding of the educational landscape. This background positions her as a knowledgeable and effective presenter for this session.
Cyber Security is an ever growing field that all students need to be knowledgeable about. Cyber in Minecraft teaches students cyber security in an immersive, student-led platform. The presenter is a former CTE teacher and trainer with extensive knowledge of cyber security and was on the team that build the Cyber in Minecraft curriculum.
Prodigy Learning is an award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills. These solutions range from skills assessments in education through to job-ready digital skills credentials.
Monday June 23, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Room 102-C
Computer Science is a growing field that all students should learn. However, many CTE teachers are being asked to teach coding that don't have a coding background. Coding in Minecraft was created for this reason. It is a student-led pathway, where the teacher becomes the facilitator. It is an easy to teach, immersive curriculum. The presenter is a former CTE and CS teacher and trainer.
Prodigy Learning is an award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills. These solutions range from skills assessments in education through to job-ready digital skills credentials.
Monday June 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT Room 102-C
