WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

Name: Building Career-Connected Classrooms: Integrating Washington's Creative Economy into Your Curriculum
Start: 2026-08-02T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-02T16:00:00-0700

Building Career-Connected Classrooms: Integrating Washington's Creative Economy into Your Curriculum

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Meeting Room # 1

Discover how to bridge education and Washington's thriving creative economy. This immersive 6-hour professional development session takes educators behind-the-scenes of Spokane’s creative industries, including media, film, and entertainment. Participants will gain practical tools and industry insights to enhance career-connected instruction, strengthen pathways to high-demand creative careers, and prepare students for meaningful employment in Washington State's $21B+ creative sector.

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Nicole Hendrix

Executive Director, BRIC Foundation

Nicole Hendrix is a four-time Emmy-winning Producer and Creative Director. With a multi-disciplinary background, Nicole has used storytelling as the main ingredient in her successful campaigns that span across television, games, live events, and film. She is currently working as a... Read More →

Darlene Edouard

Director of Education, BRIC Foundation

Dr. Darlene Mortel Edouard is a dedicated creative professional committed to enhancing representation and equity in the entertainment industry. She currently serves as the Director of Education at the BRIC Foundation, where she works to increase diversity in the entertainment and... Read More →

Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
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