NASDTEC Podcasts

What's Going On with the New Staff at NASDTEC.

In the first episode of season four of What's Going On, we talk with three new NASDTEC staff members to find out more about their new roles and work. The guests are Lynn Hammonds, Legislative Update Coordinator, Catherine Slagle, Professional Practices and Educator Conduct Coordinator, and Susan Pinson, Professional Learning Coordinator. 

95th NASDTEC Annual Conference Overview

In this final episode of Season 3, Brian Devine, the Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee, and Catherine Slagle, NASDTEC Development Coordinator, share what attendees can expect at the upcoming 95th Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, from June 23rd through the 25th. 

What's Going On at Montclair State University with Nicole Lytle and Jason Dickson.

In this episode, Nicole Lytle and Jason Dickinson from Montclair State University in Montclair, discuss their research and work on strategies for questioning children in forensic contexts to increase the accuracy of legal decision-making in cases involving children. Both Nicole and Jason can be contacted through email. Nicole's email is lytlen@montclair.edu and Jason's is dickinsonj@montclair.edu.

What's Going On at BranchEd with Cassandra Herring

In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Herring, President and CEO of the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED), discusses the work of BranchEd and how others can get involved. Dr. Herring may be contacted through email at drherring@educatordiversity.org. 

What's Going On in North Dakota with the Science of Reading with Becky Pitkin and Kerri Whipple

In this episode, we talk with Kerri Whipple of the North Dakota Southeast Education Cooperative and Becky Pitkin with the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. They discuss North Dakota's work implementing the Science of Reading. Becky can be reached through email at rpitkin@nd.gov and Kerri's email is kerri.whipple@k12.nd.us.

What's Going On at Higher Education Licensure Pros, LLC with Kris Maul

n this episode, Kris Maul, Co-Founder and Principal of Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC (HELP), discusses the new US Department of Education regulations that go into effect on July 1, requiring institutions to certify that programs meet educational requirements for licensure/certification where students are located. Kris can be reached through email at kris@higheredlicensurepros.com.
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What’s Going on at the Alder Graduate School of Education with Heather Kirkpatrick

In this episode, we talk with Heather Kirkpatrick from the Alder Graduate School of Education in California where she serves as the CEO & President. Heather can be contacted through email at HKirkpatrick@aldergse.edu. 

What’s Going On in Michigan with Krista Ried and Dante Watson

In this episode, Krista Ried, Supervisor of Professional Educator Certification Service, and Dante Watson, Supervisor of Recruitment and Retention, from the Michigan Department of Education, discuss their work to recognize both veterans and current military dependents that are impacted by relocation and high mobility rates involving state issued teacher credentials. In addition to working directly with their legislature to add flexibility for certification transfers, recent change to Michigan law provides specific grant funds to Michigan schools to assist military veterans and current military dependents. Michigan has proactively been developing a list of options and flexibilities that support veterans and current military dependents transition into the profession and support continued employability. Krista and Dante may be contacted through email. Krista’s email is riedk@michigan.gov and Dante’s email is watsonD18@michigan.gov.