Sessions of 2026 Connection 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.
Sessions:
5462: MTSS in Practice: Defining Roles and Strengthening Collaboration
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- School Counseling
Schools are implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) to ensure that every student receives the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support they need. However, even the most well-designed systems can fall short when educator and student support roles aren’t clearly defined or effectively aligned. This session will take a practical look at how schools can strengthen MTSS implementation through clarity and collaboration. Participants will explore strategies to define the unique roles of teachers, counselors, administration and other support professionals within each tier, evaluate current practices, and build systems that promote shared responsibility for student success. Participants will: ✔️ Clarify their specific role within an MTSS framework ✔️ Examine how supports are delivered across tiers ✔️ Strengthen communication and collaboration among team members ✔️ Take away tools to engage staff, families, and community partners in MTSS practices
