Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Michelle Martinez
Martinez, Michelle
Director, Program Services
Arizona Department Of Education
Michelle Martinez is starting her 39th year of serving public education; she began as a general music teacher, working in a variety of teaching assignments, as well as serving in the counseling department and working as an assistant principal in a traditional school. In 2007, she accepted a position at a career and technical school and it is here that she discovered SkillsUSA. Since 2008, she has served as a lead advisor, a member of her state association’s board of directors, a regional coordinator, tabulations lead, provided advisor professional development for the national office, and state director in Arizona. In June 2025, she accepted the Director of Program Services position at the Arizona Department of Education, where she is able to work directly with CTE teachers, administrators, and staff at school sites. Her team strives for excellent customer service in providing resources, professional development, and monitoring best practices throughout the state.
Sessions:
ADE Quality and Compliance Monitoring Training
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
Quality and Compliance monitoring can be stressful, especially if it is your year to be monitored! Come to this training to get the latest information, schedules, guides, and best practices from other CTE Directors! This training is focused on those who will be monitored in 2026-2027, but anyone is welcome. Program Services team will be there as your resources through the entire monitoring process.
CTE Credentials in Action
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
This workshop on Arizona CTE Credentials using the updated process will equip educators and session attendees with practical strategies for integrating high-quality, industry-recognized credentials into Career and Technical Education programs. The focus is on moving beyond conceptual understanding to tangible implementation that strengthens curriculum, increases student employability, and aligns with workforce demands. Bring your applications in progress, questions, and best practices to this hands-on session where we will guide you to a successful completion of your credential application. Bring your own device!
