Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Aron Schmidt
Schmidt, Aron
Director of Federal and State Programs & ASA-CTE President
Vail Unified School District
Aron Schmidt has served as the CTE Director for the Vail Unified School District for 15 years. During that time he has served on several state boards and organizations supporting Career and Technical Education.
Sessions:
5680: From Classroom to Campus: Why CTE Educators are Built to Lead
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- Interdisciplinary
Career and Technical Education professionals are uniquely positioned to shape the future of schools, not only through instruction, but through leadership. This session is designed for CTE professionals who are curious about, preparing for, or actively pursuing school administration roles and want to amplify their impact on students beyond the classroom. Participants will explore how the strengths that define high-quality CTE: real-world relevance, deep industry and community partnerships, and an unwavering focus on student success translate directly into effective, future-ready school leadership. Through reflection and practical examples, attendees will examine why CTE educators make strong administrators, how a workforce-readiness mindset strengthens whole-school outcomes, and how to leverage the credibility and results of CTE to lead with confidence, clarity, and vision.
