About WITEA
The Washington Industrial Technology Education Association (WITEA) serves Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in the content areas of STEM, Technology Education, and Skilled and Technical Sciences.
Mission
SUPPORT AND PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MUTUAL WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF TEACHERS AND PROGRAMS OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. All FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE IN WASHINGTON STATE AND MAINTAINING A WELL-EDUCATED CITIZENSHIP.
Vision
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON SO THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE THE TRAINING NECESSARY TO PURSUE A CAREER IN TODAY'S HIGHLY SKILLED AND TECHNICAL WORLD.
Executive Board
Cheyenne LaViolette
President
Eric Heintzinger
President-Elect
Marcus Sullivan
Past President
Courtney Sullivan
Executive Secretary
Vacant Position
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Representative
Vacant Position
STS (Skilled and Technical Sciences) Teacher Representative
Ross Short
Treasurer
Advisory Board
Lew Keliher
Historian
Franciene Chrisman
WA-ACTE Executive Assistant
Katie Dailey
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Karmen Warner
Washington SkillsUSA Executive Director
Scott Calahan
University Representative
Jennifer Smith
Washington TSA Executive Director
Partners
WITEA is proud to partner with the following associations to further STEM and Skilled & Technical Sciences education in Washington State and develop educators and students into tomorrow’s leaders.
Washington Association for Career and Technical Education
WA-ACTE provides leadership and services to our members as they prepare students for lifelong career success and to provide leadership to enhance and support career and technical education (CTE) in communities and schools.
Central Washington University Technology Education Program
The Technology Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree that allows candidates to teach exploratory Technology Education (STEM) at the junior or senior high level.
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
ITEEA is WITEA’s national parent organization. ITEEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities.
CTSO Partners
Skills USA Washington
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. We provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.
Washington Technology Student Association
Washington TSA is the career and technical student organization for middle- and high school students in STEM education. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events, and related programs.