Meet Dustin Davis-Austin

Region II Division Vice President
Email: davisaustinj@fultonschools.org

Region: II
Occupation: Director of Career, Technical & Agricultural Education

Employment history
Director of CTAE, Fulton County Schools, 2020–present; coordinator of academies and CTE, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2019– 2020; CTE instructional coach, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2016–2019; business education teacher, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2013–2016; business and family and consumer sciences teacher, City Schools of Decatur, 2008–2013

Education
Tier I Leadership Certicate, University of West Georgia; Master of Education, career and technical education, Northern Arizona University; Bachelor of Science, business education, University of Georgia

National ACTE involvement
VISION presenter, 2019, 2022; VISION attendee, 2015–2023; NPS attendee: 2017–2019, 2021–2023; ACTE’s and NCLA’s Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference attendee: 2016, 2018

Regional ACTE involvement
Committee member: policy, 2020–present; committee chair and board liaison: nominating, 2020–present; conference attendee, 2016, 2018–2022

State ACTE involvement
Committee member: Georgia ACTE’s Region II Policy Committee, 2020–present; committee chair: awards, 2020–present; past president, 2019–2020; president, 2018–2019; president-elect; 2017-2018; treasurer, 2014–2017; award winner: New Teacher of the Year, 2006; represented Georgia ACTE on the GaDOE Prole of a Graduate committee, 2021

Other CTE involvement
Southern Business Education Association vice president, 2008– 2009; Georgia Business Education Association president, 2007– 2009; Georgia Business Education Association president-elect, 2006–2007; Georgia Business Education Association professional development chair, 2004–2006; Georgia FBLA board of directors, 2005–2009; Georgia FBLA board of directors chair, 2007–2008

Platform statement
As ACTE Region II vice president-elect, my goal is to enhance and promote CTE. I will foster collaboration to ensure that CTE programs are innovative, effective and aligned with evolving workforce needs. I will strive to advocate for increased funding and resources for CTE programs. I recognize the importance of securing nancial support to develop state-of-the-art facilities, provide cutting-edge equipment, and offer professional development opportunities for CTE educators.

I will focus on strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and local industries to enhance opportunities for both students and educators. ACTE’s work on prioritizing the advancement of equity and access in CTE is important to our work. I believe that every student and educator, regardless of their background, should have equal opportunities to explore and succeed in CTE elds. I will work to eliminate barriers, address disparities and promote inclusivity in all CTE programs.

My overarching goal as ACTE Region II vice president-elect is to champion CTE by advocating for resources, fostering partnerships, promoting equity and embracing an ever-changing workforce. Together, we can ensure that CTE remains a vital component of our educational landscape, preparing students for successful careers and contributing to economic growth for all.