Jenny Marroquin is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Siloam Springs High School. She has just started her third year of teaching. As a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, she majored in Career and Technical Education. As a high school student, she was a member of FCCLA. which gave her valuable experiences and helped her grow her passion for serving others. As a member she served the organization in many capacities including representing Siloam Springs at 5 National STAR Events competitions and as a District 1 officer. Today as a teacher she is proud to work for her Alma Mater and she enjoys teaching her students valuable life skills. When not at school or with her FCCLA chapter, she enjoy spending time on the soccer field with her husband and two boys.
The ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program began in 2009 as an Opportunity Fund project initiated by the ACTE Board of Directors. The purpose of the ACTE Fellowship Program is to:
help establish a leadership development program for CTE educators in ACTE and assist individuals in further developing their leadership skills in CTE and their involvement in professional associations
provide an opportunity for CTE educators to become familiar with and participate in the processes used by policymakers in the development and implementation of laws, regulations and other public policies at the local, state and federal levels
identify, train and motivate a cadre of leaders who will continue to position ACTE as a leader in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce
In summary, the ACTE Fellowship Program is an instrument to provide professional development,policy knowledge and leadership development.