Meet Susan Leon

ACTE New & Related Services Division Vice President
Email: susan.leon@west-mec.org

Region: V
Division: New and Related Services (NRS)

Occupation: Instructional specialist

Employment History
Instructional specialist, West-MEC: 2017–present; internship coordinator/ business and culinary instructor, Peoria Unifed School District: 2011–17; technology life careers instructor, Peoria Unifed School District: 2009–2011

Education
M.Ed., CTE/business and marketing, Arizona State University; B.S., business administration and marketing, University of Arizona

National ACTE Involvement
ACTE’s CareerTech VISION presenter: 2019; VISION attendee: 2014, 2018–19; National Policy Seminar attendee: 2015; Educators in Action Techniques writer: 2020 (January); National Work-based Learning Virtual Conference presenter: 2020

Regional ACTE Involvement
Nomination committee member: 2019–present; Region V Conference presenter: 2019; conference attendee: 2015, 2019–2020; Region V Innovative Program Award winner: 2015; ACTE Region V fellow: 2018–2020

Divisional ACTE Involvement
NRS Division member: 2018–present; committee member, integration of academics and CTE: 2020–present; Work-based Learning section involvement (secretary during meetings, committee chair): 2019–present

State ACTE Involvement
Association for Career and Technical Association of Arizona Premier Series presenter, work-based learning: 2017–present; Premier Series presenter, CTE program management: 2017–present; ACTEAZ fellow: 2012–15

Platform Statement
I would bring enthusiasm and leadership to the position, as I am extremely passionate about CTE and the opportunities it provides students. Within the division, I would like to organize the membership to maximize its full potential. This includes utilizing each person in an appropriate role, employing appropriate subcommittees, and connecting individuals that are either in like programs or that can beneft from each other through small groups. I would focus on providing opportunities for connection, either through networking or personal introduction. Personally, I have learned many of my own skills and knowledge through other people, or what others have shown me, and want to provide similar opportunities. I would also inquire as to what members fnd the most value in and focus on providing that to them. If it is utilizing resources provided by ACTE or taking advantage of networking opportunities, I would be sure to provide and clearly communicate that value.