Association for Career and Technical Education
Peter Wachtel is an award-winning Architecture & Product Innovation & Design Teacher and CTE Chair at Adolfo Camarillo High School in the Oxnard Union High School District, where innovative learning environments and unique design programs have been created. With experience as a SkillsUSA Advisor and ACTE Advisor, Wachtel has received accolades such as the 2022 California ACTE CTE Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Wachtel serves as Chief Creative Kid at KidToyology®, specializing in the creative direction and design education of toys and products, while also having a significant presence in media as a featured personality across various television platforms. Wachtel's academic experience includes serving as a Professor of Industrial Design and Academic Chair at The Art Institute of California-Hollywood, where oversight and curriculum development of design programs were essential responsibilities. Wachtel holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial, Product & Toy Design from Pratt Institute and is currently a candidate for an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology.
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Association for Career and Technical Education
What is the Association for Career and Technical Education? Association for Career and Technical Education, representing career and technical educators, industry representatives and business leaders. #CareerTechEd What is ACTE’s core purpose? To provide leadership in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce. Who does ACTE represent? The strength of ACTE is reflected in its diverse membership composed of nearly 30,000 career and technical educators, administrators, researchers, guidance counselors and others involved in planning and conducting career and technical education programs at the secondary, post-secondary and adult levels. What does ACTE do? ACTE is committed to enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of its members; to increasing public awareness and appreciation for career and technical programs; and to assuring growth in local, state and federal funding for these programs by communicating and working with legislators and government leaders.