April Administrator Highlight

For the month of April ACOVA is happy to highlight Erin McRae, the CTE Director of Queen Creek Unified School District!

Nominated by: Adam Wolfe, Queen Creek Unified School District

Although relatively new to the position, Erin has already made a positive impact on Career and Technical Education in our district. Her fresh perspective and energy has brought forth positivity among CTE teachers. A hallmark of her leadership is her willingness to learn and listen. Whether it is feedback from teachers, students, or industry partners, she ensures every voice is heard helping shape the future of CTE in our district. Erin is working diligently to develop partnerships with local business and community organizations so that students gain real-world experiences through internships and job shadow opportunities. Erin continues to learn and grow each day and has been a valuable addition to our district.

As the CTE Director, Erin has been a passionate advocate for CTE. Erin actively promotes CTE as a vital pathway for students, ensuring they recognize the opportunities CTE affords students for their future success. Her continued efforts to build strong relationships with industry leaders has helped strengthen the alignment between our programs and workforce demands. Erin is committed to breaking down barriers to participation in CTE programs and she works to ensure CTE is accessible for all students. Erin has helped champion several initiatives. For example, she has worked diligently to implement career panels and classroom guest speakers at each of our high schools where students engage directly with industry professionals. Erin is working to foster a culture of excellence in CTE ensuring CTE is not viewed as an alternative but as a key component for preparing students for both college and meaningful careers.

Congratulations to Erin McRae for being recognized as the ACOVA April Administrator Highlight!