Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Cathy Bagby
Bagby, Cathy
Early Childhood Instructor
Lake Havasu Unified School District #1
With 34 years of experience in education, Cathy Bailey-Bagby has dedicated her career to nurturing young learners and supporting early childhood education. She began her journey as a kindergarten teacher and preschool coordinator in Parker, Arizona, later continuing to teach kindergarten in Lake Havasu. Currently, she shares her passion for child development as a CTE Early Childhood Education teacher at Lake Havasu High School. As a National Board Certified CTE Teacher, Cathy is involved with supporting CTE candidates seeking certification. Her journey with the AZ K 12 Center has included serving as a member of the Teacher Solutions Team from 2022-2025. Beyond the classroom, she is an active community member, volunteering at the Lake Havasu Museum of History, where she brings local history to life for children. A proud member of Alpha Delta Kappa, she continues to inspire future educators and advocate for lifelong learning.
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.
[5575] Challenges and Solutions within Early Childhood Education Programs
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Education and Training
This session is designed to help early childhood educators reflect on real challenges they are facing, examine those challenges through different personality lenses, and leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their classrooms, programs, and teams.
