NASDTEC Podcasts
NASDTEC is dedicated to ensuring high quality preparation and professional practice for all K-12 educators.
NASDTEC is dedicated to ensuring high quality preparation and professional practice for all K-12 educators.
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What's Going On...
On the NASDTEC What's Going On... podcast we talk with jurisdiction, local education agency (LEA), and educator preparation program (EPP) leaders about current initiatives, new or ongoing, within that state, school district or preparation program that NASDTEC members may find interesting.
Episodes

Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
16 min
In this episode, Kathy Ogden Macfarlane and Dr. Andrew Kwok, discuss their research concerning evidence-based practices for teacher induction programs and practices to avoid during implementation.
Nov 25, 2025
16 min

Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025
16 min
In this episode, Jamie Wilbur, Eric Brooks, and Will Ambos, discuss Arizona's work in educator recruitment and retention.
Nov 11, 2025
16 min

Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
17 min
In this episode, Heather Klesch and Lynn Hammonds discuss how states are implementing innovative funding models aimed at reducing or eliminating the costs associated with teacher certification exams. These efforts represent a strategic investment in the educator pipeline, helping to ensure that all qualified individuals, regardless of financial means, can pursue a career in teaching.
Oct 28, 2025
17 min

Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
28 min
In this second episode of a two-part podcast, Nason Lollar, a twenty-five years in the field of education, and Troy Hutchings conclude their discussion on Dr. Lollar experiences and work.
Oct 14, 2025
28 min

Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
26 min
In this first part of a two-part podcast, Nason Lollar, a twenty-five years in the field of education, discusses his experiences and work with Troy Hutchings, our guest podcast host. Dr. Lollar shares experiences from his first book, The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism.
Sep 30, 2025
26 min

Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
22 min
In this episode, John Arthur, Utah's 2021 Teacher of the Year discusses working and collaborating with policymakers to improve education for all students.
Sep 16, 2025
22 min

Apr 15, 2025
WGO at the NASDTEC 96th Annual Conference
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
10 min
In this episode, Shavon Harris from Alabama, NASDTEC's Vice President and Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee, joins Susan Pinson, the NASTDEC Professional Learning Coordinator, and Aimee Green-Webb, the Development Coordinator for NASDTEC, to discuss what participants can expect at the 2025 Annual Conference.
Apr 15, 2025
10 min

Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
18 min
In this two part podcast, Dr. Carolyn Stone, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Florida, discusses suicidal ideation and the role of student services personnel and the impossible situations in which they are placed. Dr. Stone further discusses how we can change the current practices to protect students and personnel.
Apr 1, 2025
18 min
