District staff recognized by ACTEAZ

Valley Vista High School Guidance Counselor, Heather Webb, and Dysart Unified School District Career and Technical Education Director, Jim Grieshaber, have recently been selected as award recipients by The Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona (ACTEAZ). The ACTEAZ Awards recognize individuals for their accomplishments and dedication to students and to Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Arizona. 

Ms. Webb was honored with the ACTEAZ Career Guidance Award for her commitment to connecting students with opportunities for success, utilizing innovation in career exploration and development, as well as being an advocate for CTE as a viable option for all students. 

Mr. Grieshaber was recognized as the Outstanding ACTEAZ Affiliate of the Year for his commitment and continuous service and support of ACTEAZ and CTE throughout the year. Mr. Grieshaber received the award in his current role as Executive Committee President of ACOVA. ACOVA is a non-profit professional association, whose mission is to build community, advocacy, and leadership for Arizona CTE Administrators, and provide them with the skills needed to successfully lead the CTE enterprise within school districts. 

The ACTEAZ seeks to grow and promote CTE at local, state and national levels by bringing together CTE Educators, Administrators and Counselors across the state of Arizona and providing them with professional and leadership growth opportunities, creative ideas and statewide networking, and access to local and national companies for products, career applications and community outreach.