Dr. Joe Parlier, Sr. Director of Education

After a career in public education serving as a science and math teacher, elementary principal, high school principal, assistant superintendent, and associate state superintendent, Dr. Parlier extended his career in the private sector supporting schools in the implementation of reform initiatives and emerging technology. Dr. Parlier's research interests relate to improving student learning and school performance through a comprehensive emphasis on curriculum, assessment, instruction, professional development, community engagement, leadership, school culture, and organizational effectiveness. Dr. Parlier currently serves as the Sr. Director of Education at zSpace and holds degrees from Mercer University, the University of Georgia, and the University of Florida.

Michael Carbenia’s, Senior Executive Director of Workforce

Michael Carbenia’s pulse beats for Career and Technical Education. Having served as an instructional leader in high poverty and high-income schools alike, he seeks the “tipping point students” regardless of school setting. To his credit, he has created a system to accelerate student performance on industry certification exams over 100% in multiple Title 1 school districts. This growth generated over $4,000,000 in additional funding for his districts. His drive for quality instruction and knowledge of formative assessments aligns with his passion for CTE. Carbenia graduated from Stetson University with his specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, he studied abroad at the prestigious Oxford University, thus enhancing the breadth of his expertise which includes CTE, digital instruction, and exceptional student education. However, his proudest achievement is continuing his CTE Families legacy as the grandson of a Master Mechanic, and the son of a welder. Carbenia was the Director of CTE for St. Lucie Public Schools until joining zSpace as the Senior Executive Director of Workforce