PBL x CTE Network Roundtable Discussion:
Shaping Your Narrative -
Sharing Your CTE Story
Dates: July 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (eastern)
Location: Live Zoom Session
You will receive the Zoom link via email prior to the event.
Event Description
Magnify Learning is convening a national PBL × CTE Network Roundtable Discussion focused on the theme: Realities Facing Today’s CTE Leaders. Join CTE leaders and aligned industry experts from across the country for a candid conversation about how CTE programs can dispel misconceptions and support enrollment by taking control of their program narrative and sharing their CTE stories.
Leading Voices for This Roundtable:
This session features three powerful voices whose lived experiences and expertise anchor the conversation:
Brandon Thrasher • CTE Leader • Founder of ENSÁHYT • A strategist and systems architect with deep experience in CTE branding, marketing, and identity‑building. Brandon brings a national perspective on reframing how communities understand the value of Career & Technical Education.
Brandon's Website Instagram LinkedIn
Dr. Donna Stewart Lewis • Retired LAUSD CTE Leader & Instructor • Founder of ETHOS Academies • A veteran educator and administrator whose leadership has shaped CTE pathways across Los Angeles. Donna is passionate about supporting new teachers, mentoring instructional leaders, and elevating PBL as a core practice in CTE.
Ryan Steuer • Former Engineer & Teacher • Founder & CEO of Magnify Learning • A national voice in Project Based Learning and CTE integration. Ryan brings insight into how PBL best practices can help CTE programs strengthen identity, deepen relevance, and amplify student stories.
Magnify Learning Website Ryan's LinkedIn
Why Participate?
- Influence Change: Your insights will directly impact the development of innovative solutions.
- Connect & Collaborate: Network with like-minded individuals and experts in the field.
- Be Heard: Your opinions will shape decisions that matter.
Who Should Attend?
This roundtable is designed for anyone shaping, supporting, or advocating for high‑quality Career & Technical Education, including:
- CTE Directors, Coordinators, and District Leaders
- Pathway Leads & Instructors
- Work-Based Learning Coordinators & Community Partnership Leads
- State, Regional, or Building-Level Leaders
- Anyone invested in the future of CTE!
Can't Attend Live?
Register Now and we'll send you the replay.
The session will be recorded and added to the PBL x CTE Network Event Replay Hub, where you'll have access to this recording--and future roundtable replays--after signing up.
Bonus!
You'll Get Exclusive Access to our PBL x CTE Network!
A hub for a growing collection of member-created and Magnify Learning-curated resources tackling the challenges facing CTE programs.
