Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Mikayla Cerwinske
Cerwinske, Mikayla
Marketing Teacher
Tolleson Union High School District #214
Mikayla Cerwinske is a former CTE Marketing program completer and DECA member. She originally became an educator through Teach for America, teaching middle school English in the Littleton School District. She has been a CTE educator for the past four years at West Point High School in the Tolleson Union High School District. At West Point, she started and grew the school's DECA program, bringing several students to academic and competitive success.
Sessions:
RoundTables: SBE, Students Stores & Enterprises, Smart Snacks
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
Join us for an engaging roundtable session designed for marketing educators to explore innovative strategies in student-run businesses. Discuss best practices for DECA’s School-Based Enterprises (SBE), the operation of student stores, and the integration of Smart Snacks initiatives. Share insights on fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing student engagement, and navigating the unique challenges of these hands-on learning experiences. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and gain practical takeaways to elevate your classroom and support student success in real-world marketing applications.
ChatGPT for DECA: Elevate Your Competitive Edge
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
"ChatGPT for DECA: Elevate Your Competitive Edge!" is a professional development session designed to help educators leverage AI-powered tools to enhance student preparation for DECA competitions. This session will explore how ChatGPT can assist with role-play scenarios, business case analysis, exam preparation, and written event feedback. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating AI into their coaching process, saving time while improving student performance and confidence.
AI Advantage: Boosting CTE Exam Success with ChatGPT
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
In this session I will teach attendees how to use the power of Chat GPT to create study materials for the Technical Skills Assessment, and CTSO competition exams.
