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ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026
Thursday September 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Session Format
 Hands-on workshop / interactive breakout
 
Target Audience
 CTE Directors, Assistant Directors, Deans, and Instructional Leaders
 
Session Description
Strong school culture is built through consistent leadership routines and clear systems.
In this interactive session, two technical college leaders will share practical leadership systems used on their campus to strengthen communication, increase instructional quality, and support program improvement.
Participants will learn how daily leadership rounds, structured walkthrough feedback, coaching conversations, and instructor-led strategic planning work together to build a supportive and accountable culture. These systems have reduced email volume, improved communication, and created clearer pathways for instructional growth and program planning.
Attendees will leave with templates and tools they can use immediately on their own campuses.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Saxton

Thomas Saxton

Assistant Director, Manatee Technical College, Manatee School District
Tom Saxton is a veteran education and workforce development leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning K–12, postsecondary, adult education, and correctional education. He currently serves as Assistant Director of Manatee Technical College, where he oversees adult education... Read More →
avatar for Tonia Shook

Tonia Shook

Director, Fred K. Marchman Technical College, Pasco County Schools
Tonia Shook serves as the Director of Fred K. Marchman Technical College in Pasco County Schools, where she leads one of the region’s premier postsecondary career and technical education institutions. With more than 25 years of experience in K–12 and postsecondary education, she... Read More →
Thursday September 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Jefferson Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA

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