Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Damien Bracey
Mr. Bracey, Damien
School Counselor
Dysart Unified School District
Damien Bracey has had the pleasure of serving as a school counselor at Valley Vista High School for the past 17 years. Prior to that, he spent 7 years teaching and coaching at the middle school level. Damien is passionate about helping students explore their post-secondary options, and he has previously served as the president of the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling. Beyond his professional life, Damien is married to his college sweetheart, and they have two wonderful kids—one is a sophomore in college and the other is in 6th grade. In his spare time, he enjoys sports and movies that go BOOM!
Sessions:
5392: Enhancing College Connections Through CTE Pathways
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- School Counseling
Discover innovative ways to strengthen your college and career counseling programs by connecting Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways with postsecondary opportunities—both locally and across the nation! This engaging session will share proven strategies for developing lasting relationships with colleges and universities, increasing on-campus visits from institutions nationwide, and enhancing your students’ exposure to a wide range of postsecondary options. Participants will explore how Valley Vista High School has successfully built meaningful partnerships with higher education institutions and developed programs that empower students to transition seamlessly from high school to college and career success. Learn how to replicate these models in your own schools to create sustainable, student-centered college pathways that expand opportunity and access.
