West Fargo Teacher Recognized by NDACTE

 

The North Dakota Association of Career and Technical Educators (NDACTE)  held its annual conference in Bismarck during the first week of August. The Association presented conference awards, which recognizes members, supporters, and outside organizations for their contributions to career and technical education. Dr. Denise Jonas, Director of Cass County Career and Technical Education Center, was presented the NDACTE Impact Award for Champion. 

This award recognizes contributions made to career and technical education by individuals. Dr. Denise Jonas has been an educator in North Dakota for 25 years. A graduate of Minot State University and the University of North Dakota, Dr. Jonas has held career and technical education positions at Devils Lake High School, Lake Region State College, and Lake Area Career and Technical Education School. She is currently the Director of the Cass County Career and Technical Education Center.

In her current role, Dr. Jonas works to strengthen career and technical education options for high school students in the region by coordinating programs for the four‐member school districts of Central Cass, Fargo, Northern Cass, and West Fargo. She is a tireless advocate for career and technical education and is recognized by business and industry as a thoughtful and driven person with a vision to make an impact on CTE.