Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Dawn Rogers
Mrs. Rogers, Dawn
Business Development Professional
Dawn Rogers started her career in the construction industry working for the Arizona Masonry Guild & Arizona Concrete Contractors Association many years ago, and has since gone on to leadership roles in the industry including business development, student recruiting and retention for the Construction Management program at Arizona State University, and more recently a quick foray into the world of construction technology. She has come full circle in her career and has now returned to her roots in masonry as the Executive Director of the newly formed Arizona Masonry Council.
Sessions:
5642: Masonry: Hands-On Experience with Masons
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Block Yard
- Construction Science Technologies
This session is off site and participants must provide their own transportation. Participants will need to provide the following required tools: a trowel, 2 foot and 4 foot levels, tape measure, jointer, and brush. Participants will choose from beginner, intermediate or advanced masonry projects and build the selected project in the time allowed. Journeyman masons will be present to provide training and teaching tips. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, pants, sun protection, and come ready to learn about masonry.
5715: Masonry Block Installation and Classroom Lesson
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- Construction Science Technologies
This session gives teachers an inside look at how masonry skills are taught in both hands‑on and classroom settings. The morning begins with a live block‑laying demonstration, allowing participants to observe foundational masonry techniques in action. Later, instructors will guide teachers through classroom lesson plans, sharing how they train apprentices and how these methods can be adapted for high school programs. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can bring directly into their own classrooms.
