Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Tama Mohelnitzky
Ms. Mohelnitzky, Tama
Professional Development Specialist
West-MEC School District #402
Tama Mohelnitzky is a Professional Development Specialist for West-MEC with decades of experience in developing teams and personnel. She is passionate about enabling staff members to cultivate their knowledge and expertise by improving skills, thereby promoting increased achievement. Tama comes to Professional Development from the Aviation Maintenance Technology classroom at West-MEC’s Central Campus. Before devoting her work full-time to education at West-MEC, Tama served as an Operational Director managing aviation maintenance and planning organizations for top aviation/aerospace companies.
Sessions:
5607: Bolster CTE Student Critical Thinking Skills
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Interdisciplinary
This session coaches teachers to allow time for students to think critically, use estimation strategies, apply modeling techniques, and foster collaboration. Real-world CTE scenarios require proficient problem-solving skills. Teachers are encouraged to use the AZ CTE Professional Skills to integrate strategies by designing relevant thinking activities, assessing understanding through diverse methods, and developing individualized student goals to enhance performance. Modelled activities include unpacking program specific math that allow students to really think through practical problems.
