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Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Julie Harris-Lawrence, VP of Government Affairs, Savvas Learning Company; and Jessica Patterson, Former Teacher, Current Marketing Manager, Career and Technical Education, Savvas Learning Company
Sponsored by Savvas Learning Company
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Every math teacher has heard students ask, “When am I ever going to use this?” Career-connected learning can turn that question into a powerful teaching moment.
Career-connected learning shows students how the core concepts they’re learning show up in real careers. By revealing the why behind what students are learning, we can increase their classroom engagement and expose them to potential career pathways in STEM and beyond.
In this edWebinar, Jessica Patterson and Julie Harris-Lawrence from Savvas Learning Company will discuss:
- National and state policies shaping math instruction and graduation pathways
- The concept of career-connected learning: what it is, why it’s important, and its impact
- Practical strategies for weaving career connections into middle- and high-school math
This edWebinar is for any educators interested in college and career readiness, especially 6-12 math educators, district leaders, and school counselors.
Attendees will also receive a free career-connected lesson to try with their students!
About the Presenters
Julie Harris-Lawrence is the Vice President of Government Affairs at Savvas Learning Company. With over 20 years of expertise in strategic initiatives, advocacy, government affairs, and public policy, Julie supports the Savvas mission to amplify education technology adoption at the state and federal levels. Her key competencies include coalition building, legislative strategy, and fostering impactful relationships across government and education sectors. Previous roles at ClassLink and The College Board underscore her proven ability to secure funding, design advocacy strategies, and empower stakeholders. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, she consistently drives organizational growth and builds meaningful partnerships in education policy and technology.
Jessica Patterson is the Marketing Manager for Career and Technical Education at Savvas Learning Company. She brings more than 17 years of experience in education, spanning the classroom, curriculum development, and product marketing leadership. Jessica began her career as a high school mathematics teacher before serving as a Curriculum Specialist with Pearson and later leading product marketing for both mathematics and Career and Technical Education programs at Savvas Learning Company. Her most recent product launch, Savvas CTE, features a diverse catalog of career-launching digital courses and blended-learning materials. Jessica partners with schools to connect classroom learning to meaningful career pathways and is passionate about equipping educators with practical resources that prepare students for success beyond high school.
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