NASDTEC Podcasts

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. 

What’s Going On at Evaluation Systems of Pearson with Heather Klesch

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Heather Klesch from Evaluation Systems of Pearson about their work and enhancements in bias prevention and equity assurance in the test development, administration and scoring processes. Heather is the Vice President of Educator Solutions for Licensing and Learning and can be reached through email at Heather.Klesch@Pearson.com. 

What‘s Going On at at the 3rd National Educator Shortage Summit with Kelly Coash-Johnson

In this episode, we talk Kelly Coash-Johnson, the Executive Director of the of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) about the upcoming 3rd National Educator Shortage Summit on February 29th and March 1st, 2024. She shares some history with the previous two shortage summits and what participants can expect from this one. Kelly can be reached through email at kelly@aaspa.org.

What’s Going On with some of the 2023 NASDTEC Forward Fund Recipients

As part of 2024 NASDTEC Forward Fund drive, we talk with a couple of the 2023 NASDTEC Forward Fund recipients to find out What's Going On in their classrooms. The NASDTEC Forward Fund, established by the Executive Board in 2018, serves as our first philanthropic outreach to give back to the educational community. Its current priority is to support classroom teachers, especially those in under-represented groups and those who serve in high-need schools. To contribute to the NASDTEC Forward Fund, visit us at https://www.nasdtec.net/donations/.