Aaron Anderson, a Rugby, North Dakota, native, assumed the role of Career and Technical Education Director for Dickinson Public Schools in August 2021. Also serving as Director of Southwest Area CTE Academy (SWCTE), he oversees the collaborative effort of seven high schools and Dickinson State University. With a background as the State Supervisor for Agricultural Education with the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education and a former high school Agricultural Education instructor in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, Anderson brings a wealth of experience to his position, combining administrative and technical expertise with a hands-on teaching approach. His leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of CTE initiatives in the region, reflecting his commitment to preparing students for future careers and fostering impactful partnerships that will keep our students at home in southwest North Dakota. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from North Dakota State University and a master’s in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota