Dr. Michelle Crary, Gilbert Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education analytics coordinator, has been named 2025 CTE Administrator of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona.
This award recognizes Crary “as an outstanding individual for making a difference in CTE across the state.”
Career and Technical Education enables students to explore various areas of occupational interest and pursue an in-depth career focus while completing their high school diploma.
GPS offers 21 CTE programs to over 5,500 high school students in Gilbert and Mesa, with classes located on the district's five comprehensive high school campuses.
Crary works to ensure that students are offered the best opportunities for dual enrollment, certifications, and education within thei