The Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education is dedicated to advocating for top-tier Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Our mission is to ensure students are well-prepared for success in post-secondary education, their careers, and life.
The Council's responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and reporting on the distribution of spending for CTE in the state.
- Assessing the availability of CTE activities and services within the state.
- Advising the state board of education.
- Providing reports to the governor, business community, and the public on enhancing CTE.
Our goals are to address the challenges, needs, and barriers to high-quality CTE programs and offer input on creating a unified vision for the future of college, career, and technical education.
Meetings/Events
| Meeting | Date(s) | Meeting Documents |
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| TCCTE West Region Public Hearing | 09/18/2026 | No Materials Available |
| TCCTE Sunset Hearing | 09/23/2026 | No Materials Available |
| TCCTE Fall 2026 Council Meeting | 10/22/2026 | No Materials Available |
TCCTE Board
| Ann Johnson Secondary Education Munford High School |
Kelly Piatt Guidance Alamo City School |
| Bob Cooper Interim Chair Private Sector Retired |
Leigh Ellis Special Populations Germantown Municipal School District |
| Joshua Rosales Private Sector FirstBank |
Mike Padgett Private Sector (AFL-CIO) AKZO Nobel |
| Chad Bobo Private Sector Medical Sales |
Senator Steve Southerland Senate Representative TN General Assembly |
| Clark Knight Secondary Education Bartlett Schools |
Steve Playl Private Sector Fairmount Consulting |
| Heath McMillian Post-Secondary (TCAT) TCAT Elizabethton |
T.J. Daniel Private Sector Huff & Puff Trucking |
| Julie Griggs Post-Secondary (Community College) Dyersburg State Community College |
Brandon Johnson Private Sector Eagle Tire Pros |
Contact Us
Please contact us today regarding Career and Technical Education!
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Vicki Bunch
Executive Director |
TN Council for Career & Technical Education |
615 365 1515
vicki.bunch@tbr.edu
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Tracy Kortuem
Coordinator of Operations |
Center for Workforce Development |
615 365 1596
tracy.kortuem@tbr.edu
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