ACTE Announces Missouri Instructor as National Award Finalist
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Angeleic Huth, Instructor at Herndon Career Center, Paladin Professional Learning & Training Academy, in Raytown, MO- Kansas City Metropolitan Region as the 2026 ACTE Region III Postsecondary Professional of the Year. This award recognizes the finest career and technical education (CTE) educators at the postsecondary school level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities.
Angeleic Huth grew up in a small town in mid-Missouri but has called Kansas City home for many years. With more than two decades of experience developing curricula and teaching post-secondary training, she has dedicated her career to preparing professionals in law enforcement, corrections, and security. Her background spans over 25 years as a police officer, academy instructor, dispatcher, and court records supervisor. Today, she has followed her grandmother’s educational footsteps and teaches at a career center and post-secondary professional learning center. Beyond the classroom, she is a busy wife and mom of four, coaches high school sports teams throughout the year, and recently celebrated the release of her third book.
A defining accomplishment in her teaching career has been integrating de-escalation techniques and respectful communication into law enforcement training. She emphasizes not only proper care and custody once a police scene is under control, but also the importance of peers stepping in to help de-escalate when necessary. Students often share that these lessons extend far beyond the classroom, helping them handle conflict at home, in the workplace, and in everyday life.
Huth also launched the Crossover Career Collaboration & Connection program, which connects career center programs to highlight their interdependence, as well as the Partner Pathway program, which pairs students with mentors from across the country in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, and security fields across the country.
One community partner noted, “Angeleic consistently demonstrates a willingness to challenge the status quo and push for reasonable, progressive reforms to police training. She emphasizes valuing every interaction with stakeholders, no matter the context, as an opportunity to build trust. This message has never been more crucial and timely.”
Through her work, Huth ensures that future public safety professionals begin their careers committed to respect, communication, and fostering trust with the community.
Huth is one of five finalists for the 2026 national title. The national winner will be announced at the ACTE Awards Gala, an award presentation recognizing the best CTE educators in the country. The event will take place on December 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The Awards Gala is sponsored by Goodheart-Willcox, The Army, and Stratasys. For more information about the ACTE Excellence Awards, visit our webpage.
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About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
