ACTE (Nationwide)
ACTE is the largest national education association of thriving professionals dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Our members represent all facets of career and technical education (CTE). Click here to view member benefits. Click here to join or renew your membership. Learn more about ACTE by clicking here.
TNACTE (Statewide)
Welcome to the Tennessee Association for Career and Technical Education. ACTE is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Our Tennessee members come from all walks of the profession.
ACTE is well-known for its leadership in legislative advocacy. ACTE works year-round with education policymakers and organizations, building national support and funding for career and technical education in cities and towns from one end of the nation to the other. But ACTE members also enjoy many benefits and services that help Tennesseans make a personal difference to improve their schools, programs, students and their own careers.
2025-2026 TNACTE Executive Committee
Melanie Tuck, Ryan Goodman, Richard Skipper, Chris Tucker, Ulla Carr, Clark Knight, and Deidre Pendley.
- President: Ryan Goodman
- Executive Director: Chris Tucker
- Secretary: Deidre Pendley
- Treasurer: Melanie Tuck
- TDCTE Liaison: Clark Knight
- ACTE Region II Policy Liaison is: Christy Seals
- Past President: Richard Skipper
Join TNACTE: Complete and submit online application. If you have any membership questions, please contact Christy Seals. Get involved! Click here to download the ACTE TN Organizational Registration form.
Tennessee Fact Sheets
- CTE in Tennessee: ACTE State Fact Sheet (Updated April 2023)
- Federal Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Tennessee State Profile
- Advance CTE: “CTE In Your State” State Profile
- National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity State Fact Sheet
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