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Demonstrated excellence in career and technical education is strongly valued by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). This webpage will list those who have earned this recognition, students, teachers, schools and districts.
Student Recognition:
KS CTE Scholar The KS CTE Scholar recognition was awarded for the first time in 2017. This annual award recognizes students who have indicated a well-rounded demonstration of knowledge and skill according to their experiences within career and technical education. Achievement by senior students indicates academic achievement, CTE knowledge with excellence, community engagement through leadership demonstration, and documentation of skill attainment. Those earning this status are listed by school year ending date.
2023 KS CTE Scholars
2024 KS CTE Scholars
2025 KS CTE Scholars
CTE Scholar Virtual Technical Assistance:
January 15, 2026 9:00 am
January 15, 2026 3:30 pm
CTE Quick Links:
CTE Main Page CTE Table of Contents Page CTE Listserv Sign-up Kansas Civil Rights Authenticated Applications
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Natalie D. Clark Assistant Director (785) 296-4351
Secondary-Level CTE Contacts (webpage)
Deputy Commissioner: Division of Learning Services
Dr. Renee Nugent (785) 296-2303 renee.nugent@ksde.gov
Director: Career, Standards and Assessment
Beth Fultz (785) 296-4639 beth.fultz@ksde.gov
Assistant Director: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Natalie D. Clark (785) 296-4351 natalie.clark@ksde.gov
Assistant Director: Curricular Standards
Jennifer Hamlet (785) 296-8447 jennifer.hamlet@ksde.gov
Assistant Director: Assessment
Julie Ewing (785) 296-2325 julie.ewing@ksde.gov
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.