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I hope you all have a wonderful break!!  Looking forward to 2026 

  🌟 CTE Weekly Highlights 👋 Heading Into Winter Break! We are so close—just four more wakeups until Winter Break! I hope this upcoming time away gives each of you exactly what you need: rest, joy, connection, quiet, fun… or all of the above. Thank you for the care, creativity, and steady commitment you bring to your work every day. I truly hope this season brings you moments of peace and celebration in whatever ways are meaningful to you and yours. ✨ 🔙 Looking Back 💰   Grant Work – Perkins Grant work continued with the plan to wrap the week of December 15. 🏫   School Visits – Chelsea and I loved being out in schools and spending time with so many of you last week. For those we missed, we left a little treat behind as a small hello. It was energizing to see your classrooms, your students, and the great work happening as we close out 2025—you should be proud of what you’re building. 📚   Professional Growth – Certification updates were sent to those with...

  🌟 CTE Weekly Highlights 👋 Heading Into Winter Break! It’s always remarkable how a short week off can make the return feel extra long — a combination of darker mornings, shorter days, and the collective effort of getting back into our routines. This time of year often feels like a final, determined push toward winter break, and I hope you’re finding moments of energy, collaboration, and joy along the way. 🔙 Looking Back ☕ Collaboration & Workspace Time – Chelsea and I carved out time to regroup on planning, upcoming projects, and a handful of December and January deadlines. 💰 Grant Work – Perkins Grant work kicked off, and we wrapped up final research and documents tied to the FEPP grant. 🧑‍🏫 CTE, Instructional, Counselor & School Supports – This week included an OSPI meeting, strategic planning conversations with teachers, and Chelsea’s review of CPR card compliance and certification expiration timelines. 🔧 Systems & Operations – Timesheets, tra...

🌟 CTE Weekly Highlights 👋 I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we return from the holiday, I’m grateful for the collaboration and momentum across our district. Here’s a quick look back and what’s ahead as we make our final push toward winter break. ❄️✨ 🔙 Looking Back 🤝 South Sound General Advisory Council - Collaborated with regional CTE Directors and Industry representatives to strengthen workforce development partnerships and expand support for our students. 🎓 The Big Blur - Continued statewide conversations with SBCTC, OSPI, and CTE leaders around improving Dual Credit and transition strategies. 🔧 Western WA Sheet Metal Visit - Engaged with industry partners to deepen pathway alignment and hands-on learning opportunities in the trades. 💬 DLT Meeting - Connected with district leadership for updates, planning, and shared priorities. 📅 Coming Up This Week ☕ Collaboration & Workspace Time - Chelsea and I will be working on Monday to catch up on...