Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Aaron Parsons
Dr. Parsons, Aaron, EdD
Campus Administrator
West-MEC School District #402
Dr. Aaron Parsons is an education professional with extensive experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and STEM fields. He has taught Marketing, Economics, and Engineering at the high school level and Engineering Education at the post-secondary level. Currently, he serves as a Campus Administrator in the Phoenix area and teaches teaching internships and educational technology courses at Arizona State University (ASU). Aaron has led employer-driven program development in sectors such as Water Services, 911 Dispatch Services, and automation/robotics initiatives in the West Valley. A passionate advocate for CTE and its Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), he believes CTE empowers students by combining classroom learning, hands-on labs, career-based education, and leadership development—creating clear pathways to economic independence. Before entering education, Aaron served in the U.S. Army as Military Police and spent 13 years in the semiconductor industry, experiences he now brings to his teaching and leadership roles. Aaron holds: • B.S. in Business and Marketing • M.Ed. in Secondary Education (CTE emphasis) • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Organizational Leadership and Development) His doctoral research explores how transformational leadership influences teacher moral disengagement and ethical behavior. In collaboration with West-MEC, Aaron is committed to advancing CTE and STEM education, providing students with the skills and opportunities to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Sessions:
The CTE Student Experience Beyond the Classroom
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- Interdisciplinary
- School Counseling
Ever wondered how West-MEC builds strong student loyalty and success? Join us to explore our comprehensive support systems through the CTE Delivery Model. Hear from the Southwest Campus Counselor, Career Coach, and ESS Teacher Liaison about the services and resources available to students. These systems have boosted attendance, retention, and placement rates, closed the achievement gap for ESS students, and fostered a positive campus culture. This environment helps students articulate clear career pathways, find relevance in their studies, and thrive academically and professionally.
