A Shared Vision: Writing Success Stories One Student at a Time
Oct. 28, 2021
Presenter: Shalontae Payne
The October TI Talks featured Shalontae Payne from the Duncanville Independent School District.
She discussed how to extend academic preparation and industry-based learning opportunities for students in K–12, including:
- Utilizing partnerships to expand opportunities
- Connecting learning for future career readiness
- Alignment of skills
Please find slides to the presentation below.
Session details:
Duncanville ISD is committed to expand the City of Champions and extend academic preparation and industry-based learning opportunities for students in K–12. During the event, attendees learned how to:
- Utilize district and industry partnerships to expand opportunities for students in STEM
- Connect learning to the “why” for future life-long learning and career readiness
- Align skills to post-secondary access for staff and students in high-need and high-demand jobs
Who should attend:
- School district leaders, school leaders
- Education service center leaders
- University and community college faculty
- Community organizations focused on STEM
- State education leaders in math, science, STEM, CTE and workforce
- Grant Writers
Questions:
Please contact Wendy Peel, wpeel@ti.com or 214.405.2779.
Partner
Shalontae L. PayneDirector of Career and Technical Education and College and
Career Readiness Duncanville Independent School District
Duncanville, Texas
Shalontae Payne is the Director of Career and Technical Education and College and Career Readiness in Duncanville ISD. Payne has 22 years of experience in education and has served in multiple capacities, including teacher, middle and high school counselor, assistant principal, instructional coordinator, and now in her current role. Payne has worked hard to make Duncanville ISD Career and Technical Education a premier program. Payne is an advocate for student opportunities in internships, externships, practicum and dual credit classes. Because of the program’s success at the high school, Payne is now tasked with growing CTE even further into Duncanville ISD’s elementary, intermediate and middle school programs. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Texas, a Master in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a principal and superintendent certification from the University of North Texas.