NASDTEC Podcasts

WGO at WestEd with Saroja Warner

In the episode, Dr. Saroja Warner, the Senior Director of Culturally Responsive Systems at WestEd, talks about work related to diversifying the education workforce. Dr. Warner co-presented at the 2024 NASDTEC Annual Conference with Sheriff El-Mekki. NASDTEC members can view their presentation in the Encore Series to learn more. 

WGO with Christopher Clayton at the PA State Education Agency

In this episode, Christopher Clayton, Director of Education Services for the Profession & Pipeline in the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) discusses PSEA's work on effective approaches to help build a more diverse and sustainable educator pipeline.

What's Going On at the Men of Color in Educational Leadership with Harrison Peters and Steve Gering

In this episode, we talk with Harrison Peters and Steve Gering from the Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL). Educational leaders of color have expressed an urgent need for tools, professional development, and support specific to their experiences navigating our schools as people of color. Harrison, the CEO, and Steve, a co-founder, explain how MCEL works to address this need.

What's Going On with AI at Moreland University with Joseph Pearson

In this episode, Joseph A. Pearson, the Head of Community at Moreland University, discusses his work with school districts to create innovative and responsive pathways for teacher certification and professional development.

Is Mobility the Missing Piece? with Emily Bogus

In this episode, Emily Bogus discusses her doctoral research on teacher mobility and how it may relate to the teacher shortage. Dr. Bogus also presented this research at the 2024 NASDTEC Annual Conference. Members of NASDTEC can see that presentation in the NASDTEC Encore Series. 

WGO at the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics with Callie Marksbary and Anne Marie Fenton

In this episode, we talk with Callie Marksbary, an elementary educator in Lafayette, Indiana, and the chair of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics. Also joining us is Anne Marie Fenton, the Facilitator for the Council. They discuss what the Council is, its current and future work. 

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.