TDCTE Association

As a nonprofit organization, the object of the Tennessee Directors of Career Technical Education shall be the promotion and development of Career Technical Education in the public elementary and secondary school systems of Tennessee, through the mutual; encouragement and assistance of the members in matters of organization, administration, and supervision of local programs.

What is TDCTE?

TDCTE, Tennessee Directors of Career and Technical Education is the nonprofit organization representing the administration of the programs of Career and Technical Education in the state of Tennessee.

2025-2026 TDCTE Executive Committee

President: Deidre Pendley, CTE Director, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Vice President – Middle: Leslie Eldridge, CTE Director, Cumberland County Schools
Vice President – East: Holly Cross, CTE Director, Oak Ridge City Schools
Vice President – West: Kim Yeiter, CTE Director, Dyersburg City School District
Secretary: Arlette Robinson, CTE Director, Bradley County Schools
Treasurer: Richard Skipper, CTE Director, Coffee County Schools
Legislative Liaison: Ryan Goodman, CTE Director, Polk County Schools
Past President: Tyra Pilgrim, CTE Director, Rutherford County Schools
TN ACTE Representative: Clark Knight, CTE Director, Bartlett School District
Media Specialist: Brandon Williams, CTE Director, Hawkins County Schools

Membership

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TDCTE State Professional Development Fees Invoice 2025/2026
TDCTE W9