Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Marilynn Babyar
Mrs. Babyar, Marilynn
Executive Director of Student Services
West-MEC School District #402
Marilynn Babyar is the Executive Director of Student Services and has been with West-MEC for 16 years. Throughout her extensive educational career spanning over 40 years, Marilynn has held various roles, including teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and recruiter. Marilynn oversees school counseling, recruitment, exceptional student services, & partnerships for the growing West-MEC CTED in the West Valley. Marilynn has received both ACTEAZ CTE Counselor Of The Year (2007) and ACTEAZ CTE Administrator Of The Year (2020) from the Association of Career and Technical Education AZ.
Sessions:
CTE Pathways Beyond High School: Connecting Education to Opportunity
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
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.
