Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: DeWayne Demland
Demland, DeWayne
Automotive Instructor
DeWayne Demland is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and educator with leadership experience across business, automotive, emergency medical services, and higher education. Now a classroom instructor in the Phoenix Union High School District at Trevor G. Browne High School, he focuses on student success and workforce readiness, designing innovative curricula, improving completion and testing outcomes, and mentoring students toward industry certifications and leadership development. A former C-level executive, he pairs strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise and holds an MBA and a B.S. in Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude), along with numerous certifications in education, EMS, and automotive technology. He is a member of Delta Mu Delta and Sigma Alpha Pi and is the author of Excellence in Morale: Leadership for Anyone.
Sessions:
[5798] The Future of CTE in Arizona
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Westin La Paloma
- Transportation Technologies
This session provides a deep look into the future of CTE in Arizona, exploring everything from recruiting high-quality instructors to empowering students to lead key aspects of their programs. Presenters will explain effective strategies for increasing industry involvement to help guide programs toward positive student outcomes, including meaningful employment. Student leaders will share their experiences and decision-making perspectives, offering insight into the learner’s role in program development. The session will also examine industry certification options for CTE programs and clarify how these certifications align with current industry expectations.
