New York State Trade & Technical Teachers Association

03/18/2026

Calling ALL Culinary Instructors…NYSTTTA is having an event on Monday, June 22nd at ULSTER BOCES, Kingston, NY! Register today on the NYSTTTA website. See details below:

03/18/2026

Calling all Appearance Enhancement & Culinary Teachers...
you asked & we listened!

On June 22nd, NYSTTTA will be hosting 2 events at Ulster BOCES i87 Park location in Kingston. Check out the flyers for more information & click on the link below to register.
We hope to see you there!

Click here to register

03/13/2026

Brenda Moore
President
Brenda has been a cosmetology teacher at Orange/Ulster BOCES for 28 years. She is an alumni of the program, earned her AAS in Business from SUNY Delhi, her BS in Vocational Technical Education from SUNY Oswego, and has worked in several salons throughout her career. In addition to teaching, she is the Team Leader for her academy, and continues to work in her own salon. Brenda is a former examiner/assistant supervisor for the NYS Cosmetology & Nail Specialty Practical Licensing examinations. Brenda has a Youtube channel, where she helps to prepare future licensed cosmetologists for their practical examinations. She has also mentored new teachers and has served as a master teacher for student teachers.

02/06/2026

National CTE Month is a time to celebrate the life-changing work you do every day—helping students gain skills, confidence, and real opportunities for the future.

Let’s come together and share the true impact of CTE across our state. By amplifying student success, strong partnerships, and innovation, we remind everyone that CTE is not optional—it’s essential

01/23/2026

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Dave Arntsen
Vice President
Dave is a retired CTE Administrator, starting his career as a CTE teacher in the Carpentry program at Madison-Oneida BOCES. Dave holds a BS in Vocational Education and a MSEd in Education Administration from SUNY Oswego. He previously served on the Board of Directors for ACTEA, and is now serving on the NYSACTE Board of Directors for NYSTTTA

01/14/2026

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01/08/2026

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Sharon Myers
Zone 4 Representative
Sharon graduated from Dutchess BOCES CTI 40 years ago and worked in the Beauty industry as a stylist, colorist and salon owner and continues today as a lifelong learner. Sharon has been a Cosmetology teacher at Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute since 2007 and also at Putnam Northern Westchester in 2004. Since 2022, she has moved into the WBL Coordinator position at Dutchess CTI. She has an A.S. in Business Management from DCC and a B.S. in Vocational Technical Education from SUNY Oswego and her WBL Coordinator Certification. She continues to work in the industry and is an examiner for NYS Cosmetology Licensing Division. She is a lead advisor in SkillsUSA at her local BOCES and the VP of DCBFA. She uses the Framework to empower her students to become professional, self-motivated leaders and to excel in their futures.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

As we enter the new year, check out some of the highlights in the CTE policy and advocacy space from 2025 and help us ring in 2026 with some New Year’s advocacy resolutions and goals. 2025 in Advocacy: ACTE advocates sent over 9,600 messages to their policymakers through our Action Center! Our adv...