Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Lori Luzier
Mrs. Luzier, Lori
School Counselor
Dysart Unified School District
Lori Luzier is the lead school counselor at Valley Vista High School in Surprise, Arizona. Prior to becoming a school counselor, she was a Career and Technical Education teacher and DECA advisor for 8 years at Cactus High School (Peoria Unified School District - Peoria, Arizona). Upon completion of her master’s program in School Counseling, she transitioned to Valley Vista High School where she has resided for the past 16 years as a school counselor and completed her ACTEAZ Fellowship. Luzier was the recipient of the 2018 ACTEAZ Career Guidance award, 2019 ACTE Region V Career Guidance award and a 2020 ACTE National Finalist. She is the recipient of the 2020 Dysart Hero award as an outstanding staff member by providing outstanding service to her site, district and community. Luzier has presented at local, state and national conferences on various topics related to School Counseling and Career and Technical Education.
Sessions:
[5860] CTE 101: From Foundations to Futures
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Interdisciplinary
Whether you’re new to Career and Technical Education or looking to strengthen your understanding, this dynamic session brings clarity to the power and purpose of CTE. The presenters will unpack how CTE drives student achievement, strengthens school letter grades, and creates seamless transitions from middle school to high school and into community college and careers. You’ll gain a clear view of Arizona’s CTE delivery model and funding structure—demystifying how it all works and why it matters. More importantly, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how CTE is not just a program, but a strategy for student success and economic mobility. If you’re ready to connect the dots between education, workforce, and opportunity—this session is your starting point.
[5587] CTE Pathways Beyond High School: Connecting Education to Opportunity
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- School Counseling
Discover how high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs open doors to a wide range of postsecondary opportunities. This session explores the seamless transitions from high school CTE pathways to career training and certificate programs, local community college degrees, university bachelor’s (and even post-baccalaureate options), and the College Board’s AP Kickstart program. Learn how these aligned pathways prepare students for high-demand careers while earning valuable credentials and college credit—empowering every learner to build a clear, achievable plan for success beyond graduation.
