Sandy Mittelsteadt, school-to-career expert

Sandy Mittelsteadt is the education liaison for the Association for Career and Technical Education, where she works toward expanding collaborative efforts to create and support emerging academies with national groups such as the Public Relations Society of America and the Associated General Contractors of America. Through the years, Mittelsteadt has taught children at virtually every level, from preschoolers in Saudi Arabia to high-risk youth in Missouri. Coauthor of the book Career Academy Toolkit, she is known nationally for her expertise in all aspects of career-academy development. Mittelsteadt holds a master's degree in reading.