Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Andrea Pena
Mrs. Pena, Andrea
CTE Teacher
Andrea Peña has taught Business, Economics, Personal Finance, Life Skills, and volleyball in Arizona for the past 10 years. She is passionate about giving students real-world examples that help them apply what they learn to their everyday lives. Before entering the classroom, Andrea spent 14 years as a small business owner, and she brings that industry experience into her teaching—infusing business concepts, personal finance, and entrepreneurship whenever she can. An entrepreneur at heart, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of learners.
Sessions:
[5481] Say It, Show It, Share It: Building Career-Ready Communicators
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
Too many teens enter the workforce without the communication skills employers expect—skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing that shape how they collaborate, solve problems, and present themselves professionally. In this session, participants will engage in hands-on activities such as storytelling challenges, close readings, quick pitches, and collaborative MadLibs that make communication practice engaging and relevant. These real-world, career-ready strategies, no matter the CTE pathway, equip students to express ideas clearly, build confidence, and succeed in the workplace.
