Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Brenda Cabarga
Cabarga, Brenda
Teacher
Catalina Foothills School District
With 25 years of experience in public education, Brenda Cabarga has embraced various roles, including teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Currently, she is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher specializing in early childhood development for aspiring educators in Tucson, AZ. An Arizona native, Brenda began her teaching career as a bilingual teacher in Salinas, California. Her journey has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of educational practices and leadership. Brenda is passionate about cultivating the next generation of educators and providing them with the skills they need to succeed in the classroom.
Sessions:
[5580] Enhance Early Childhood and Education Profession Lessons With AI
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Education and Training
In the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE), our primary mission is workforce readiness. We aren't just teaching students how to read a picture book or set up a sensory bin; we are preparing the next generation of professionals to lead classrooms in an increasingly digital landscape. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes every industry, the Education and Training cluster is no exception. For many CTE students—those future lead teachers, childcare directors, and specialists—AI can feel like a "black box" or, worse, a threat to the "human" element of care. This session flips that narrative. We explore how AI, when used intentionally, doesn't replace the teacher; it supercharges the educator’s ability to be present, creative, and inclusive. By integrating AI into our CTE curriculum, we are giving our students a competitive edge in the labor market and preventing the burnout that so often plagues the profession.
