Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Nate Showman
Showman, Nate
Executive Director of CTE & Academies
Agua Fria Union High School District #216
Nate Showman brings over 21 years of dedication to education, having served as a teacher, coach, principal, and currently as the Executive Director of Career & Technical Education and Academies. With 15 years invested in the Agua Fria High School District, Nate has been instrumental in shaping student success and fostering innovative learning environments. Now at the forefront of academy transformation efforts in the Southwest Valley, he leads initiatives to align educational pathways with career and technical opportunities, preparing students for a dynamic future in college and career fields. Nate’s passion reflects a commitment to empowering students and strengthening community partnerships across the region.
Sessions:
5006: The Academies of the Southwest Valley: A Recap of Our First Year of Implementation
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- Interdisciplinary
The Academies of the Southwest Valley started in 24-25 with the opening of our Freshman Academies on all 5 comprehensive high school campuses. In this presentation, we will share what makes the academies different, the steps that we took to get to implementation, and a recap on what worked during year 1 of implementation. Agua Fria High School District is a designated Ford Next Generation Learning Academy School District. This session is open to anyone who is interested in learning about our academy model.
