We are thrilled to congratulate Alison Orgaard, the CTE Manager at Resource Training & Solutions, on her recent recognition as a fellow for the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Administrators (MACTA) Career and Technical Education Policy and Leadership Fellowship. This year-long fellowship offers an incredible opportunity for CTE leaders across Minnesota to deepen their understanding of state and federal education policy, with a special focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE).
As a MACTA fellow, Alison will participate in an intensive learning experience centered on public policy, advocacy, and leadership development within the CTE landscape. Her involvement in this fellowship will not only enhance her own expertise but will also directly benefit the member schools of Resource Training & Solutions across Central Minnesota. By gaining valuable insights from key policymakers and expanding her professional network, Alison will be even better equipped to support and advocate for the unique needs of our member schools, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of CTE advancements.
Alison's selection as a fellow is a testament to her expertise, passion, and leadership in the field of Career and Technical Education. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to the impact she will undoubtedly make, both within our organization and across the broader educational community.
Congratulations, Alison, on this well-deserved honor! Your work continues to inspire and uplift our community, and we are excited to see all that you will accomplish through the MACTA Fellowship.
This year’s MACTA Fellows also include:
- Mary Berg – WBL Specialist at MDE
- Nicholle Bieberdorf – Dean of Academic Affairs and Programs at Northwest Technical College
- Missy Bildeaux – Business Education Teacher at Grand Rapids High School
- Dave Dettman – Criminal Justice Instructor at SW Metro Intermediate 288
- Steve Gibbs – High School Principal at Cambridge-Isanti High School
- Lindsey Gunnarson Gutsch – Director of K12 Partnerships & Perkins Grant at North Hennepin Community College
- Pai Her – Chief Academic Officer at Hmong American Partnership Academy OIC
- Mike Kaluza – Central Lakes Perkins Coordinator at Freshwater Education District
- Amanda Klutman – Principal at Intermediate District 287
- Andrea Malo – Coordinator of Gifted & Talented Programs, Teacher Mentorship, and 5-12 Curriculum at Austin Public Schools
- Bob Manning – Career Pathways Coordinator at Stillwater Area High School
- Bruce Mathiowetz – CTE Supervisor at SW Metro Intermediate 288
- Jeannie Meidlinger – Perkins Coordinator at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Orlend Menze – Executive Director at Northern Lights Community School
- Anna Morawiecki – Career Pathways Supervisor at Saint Paul Public Schools
- Kristin Olinger – Business & WBL Teacher at Mankato Area Public Schools
- Katy Olson – Career Pathways Coordinator at White Bear Lake Area Schools
- Lavyne Rada – Associate Director of Recruitment and Retention at Lakes Country Service Cooperative
- LaRae Rosenfeldt – FCS Teacher at Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Shelli Sowles – CTE Coordinator at MDE
- Traci Tarnasky – Health Sciences Instructor at Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Maggie Valesco – Director of Career and College Readiness at Sourcewell
- Betty Yang – Perkins Grant Coordinator at Saint Paul Public Schools
For more information about Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Administrators please visit mncte.org