92nd Annual MassCTE Conference, Leadership, & Awards Banquet
Conference attendee and exhibitor registration additional information:
- Conference and Leadership pricing details are available on our Conference Registration Form.
- For those needing banquet tickets, please use the Conference Registration Form, or contact Brian Cummings at bcummings@masscte.org.
- Limited Exhibitor space remains and is expected to sell out. Please use the Exhibitor Registration Form to book your exhibitor space. Once all spaces are full, the form will be closed.
MassCTE Leadership Workshop
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Hosted by Jarrod Lussier, Southeastern Regional Vocational Supervisor
Friday, March 28th, 2025
MassCTE Friday Meet & Greet Event
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Friday, March 28th, 2025
6:00-8:00
92nd Annual MassCTE Conference & Awards Celebration
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Saturday, March 29, 2025
Outline of events and additional details are listed below
Saturday Conference Agenda Topics:
- Stress Less! Relieve Stress by Forming Happier Habits – Pam Garramone
- The Need for Community within the School: Teacher Retention Strategies
- Empowering Students Through MyCAP Planning and Implementation
- Building Effective Teacher Mentoring Programs in CTE Schools: Strategies for Success
- Students Can’t Be What They Can’t See
- Retirement Planning Tools
- Aligning Capstone Projects with Industry Standards
- OSHA Outreach Training
Saturday Conference Schedule:
- Breakfast Buffet, Registration, Networking, & Raffle Sales
- MassCTE Conference Welcoming & Keynote Speaker Pam Garramone
- Exhibitor Visits, Networking, & Meet Pam Garramone (Book sales/signing available)
- Breakout Session 1 (Concurrent Breakouts 1 & 2)
- Breakout Session 2 (Concurrent Breakouts 3 & 4)
- Lunch, Networking, Exhibitor Visits, & Raffle Sales
- Breakout Session 3 (Concurrent Breakouts 5 & 6)
- Breakout Session 4 (Concurrent Breakouts 7 & 8)
- Breakout Session 5 (Concurrent Breakouts 9 & 10)
- Annual Legislative Meeting & Overview of Bylaws Updates
- Banquet Reception, Raffle Sales, & Cast your vote for Best In Show (5:30-6:30)
- Awards Banquet (Begins at 6:30)
Conference attendee and exhibitor registration additional information:
- Conference and Leadership pricing details are available on our Conference Registration Form.
- For those needing banquet tickets, please use the Conference Registration Form, or contact Brian Cummings at bcummings@masscte.org.
- Limited Exhibitor space remains and is expected to sell out. Please use the Exhibitor Registration Form to book your exhibitor space. Once all spaces are full, the form will be closed.
Hotel Reservation Details:
MassCTE Hotel Rate has been extended through Tuesday, March 18th!
Single/Double – starting at $199 + tax
2025 MassCTE Award Winners:
MassCTE is proud to announce our 2025 awardees. An evening of celebration and recognition of our awardees will be held on Saturday, March 29th, 2025.
Secondary Student Awards:
- Olivia Kennedy – Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (C)
- Taylor Skane – Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School (E)
- Jacob Rocha – Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (SE)
- Zander C. Auffrey – Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School (W)
Post-Secondary Student Awards:
- Loise Ngigi – Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy (C)
- Rosemary K. Smith – Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School (E)
- Kayleah J. Weeks – Southeastern Technical Institute (SE)
Friend of Career & Technical Education Award:
- Phillip Oliveira – Southcoast Health (SE)
New Teacher of the Year Award:
- Shelese Johnson – Worcester Technical High School (C)
Conference Brochure Cover Design Award:
- Miguel T. Carreiro – Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (SE)
MassCTE Special Recognition Awards:
Harold L. Pride Award:
This award, in the name of Harold L. Pride, first president of the Massachusetts Vocational Association, is given to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the growth and improvement of MassCTE. We are honored to announce Carol Hartnett as the 2025 Harold L. Pride Award Winner!
Marcus Ashley III Presidential Leadership Award:
This award in the name of long-time former Executive Director Marcus Ashley recognizes an individual who demonstrates a spirit of dedication to the CVTE community, and goes above and beyond in supporting the ongoing needs of the organization and the entire CVTE community. We are honored to announce Dr. Sheila Harrity as the 2025 Marcus Ashley III Presidential Leadership Award Winner!
In remembrance of:
It is with honor that we dedicate the 2025 MassCTE Conference & Awards Banquet to the life and legacy of the late Dr. Gerald Paist, whose visionary leadership and tireless contributions to Career Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) in Massachusetts have left an indelible mark on the field. Dr. Paist’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence, his advocacy for students, and his dedication to shaping Career Vocational Technical Education continue to inspire us all. This conference is a tribute to his profound impact and the lasting influence he had on educators, students, and the CVTE community.
Dr. Gerald LaVerne Paist
1939 – 2025