Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Jeanea Lambeth
Dr. Lambeth, Jeanea
Instructor
East Valley Institute Of Technology
Dr. Jeanea Lambeth has been teaching in CTE Programs for over 30 years, with experiences teaching middle school, high school and post-secondary and graduate students. Dr. Lambeth is an Arizona-born farm girl. She was an active member of FFA and earned the American Farmer Degree (American Degree). She has a BS in Agricultural Education emphasis in Entomology & Engineering, Master of Agricultural Education and Doctorate from Texas A & M and Texas Tech University in Agricultural Education - Teacher Education, Workforce Development & Capacity Building. Dr. Lambeth is passionate about mentoring and supporting new teachers and providing the best work based learning experiences for her Engineering current students at EVIT.
Sessions:
5528: Animal Decontamination: A–F Approved CTE Credential
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Westin La Paloma
- Agriculture
- Public Service Careers
This session introduces CTE educators to the Animal Decontamination Certification (ADC), an Arizona Department of Education A–F approved credential for Law & Public Safety, Veterinary Science, and Agriculture pathways. Participants will experience a condensed, interactive overview of the certification, including responder safety, contamination zones, PPE selection, animal handling, documentation, and cross-pathway collaboration. The session demonstrates how animal decontamination concepts can be integrated into CTE classrooms to build real-world skills in emergency response, biosecurity, animal welfare, and community safety. Educators will explore curriculum structure, assessment design, and implementation models, and examine how the certification supports pathway completion, CTSO participation, and measurable student outcomes. Presented by a certification provider for informational and professional learning purposes.
5636: Virtual Robotics Programming
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Westin La Paloma
- Engineering, Manufacturing
Step into an engaging virtual robotics platform designed to help students build real programming and problem-solving skills through gamified learning. Built for K–12 classrooms, this online solution offers multiple levels of challenge to support differentiated instruction and meet students at their individual skill levels. The platform is easy for teachers to implement, requires minimal setup, and provides structured lessons that support STEM and CTE learning goals. Students stay motivated through interactive challenges while educators gain a powerful tool to introduce coding, robotics concepts, and critical thinking skills that align with workforce readiness initiatives.
5630: SkillsUSA Engineering and Manufacturing Competitions
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Westin La Paloma
- Engineering, Manufacturing
This will be an open discussion for planning the 2026 SkillsUSA Automated Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, and Additive Manufacturing. We will look at the national contest and state level contest from this year and give suggestions for your students that will be potentially competing in this contest.
