Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Gale Beauchamp
Beauchamp, Gale
Director of Industry and Education Parternships
Office Of Maricopa County Superintendent
Gale Beauchamp is the Director of Industry and Education Partnerships for the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office, leading initiatives that connect K–12 education with Arizona’s workforce. With experience as a CTE teacher, internship coordinator, instructional coach, and director of both a U.S. DOE STEM Identity Research grant and a Bioscience Careers grant, she advances teacher resources and student career awareness in high-demand fields. Gale partners with industry professionals, employers, and postsecondary institutions to equip educators with industry-aligned resources, career pathway insights, and current workforce skill expectations. Her work strengthens career-connected learning by helping teachers integrate authentic career exploration, technical skills, and professional competencies into classroom instruction. Driven by the belief that all students should have access to meaningful career learning and inspiring industry role models, Gale focuses on expanding teacher externships, building strong educator–industry partnerships, and preparing students for college and career opportunities across Arizona’s key workforce sectors.
Sessions:
Educator Externships: Enriching Career Pathways Content Across CTE and Academic Programs
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
Educator Externships provide teachers with real-world learning experiences that strengthen Career Pathways content across CTE and academic programs. A partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office with the Exploring Pathways to Bioscience & Healthcare Careers program offers a one-day Externship that connect directly with postsecondary programs, current students, and professionals. Participants gain understanding of skills, technologies, certifications, and expectations needed in high-demand sectors. Hearing from faculty, touring labs, simulations, and engaging with workforce, educators enrich their knowledge to support career learning and advise students. Attendees will explore externship activities, classroom resources, and teacher feedback that illustrate how externships deepen classroom relevance and improve student career awareness. The session will conclude with a brainstorm to identify new areas of interest, industry sectors, and emerging skills to shape future educator externships planned for Summer 2026.
