NASDTEC Podcasts

What’s Going On at Kansas State University with Tuan Nguyen

In this episode with talk with Tuan Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Education at Kansas State University concerning his research around teacher shortages and the nuances and unique situations throughout the country that can vary from region to region, district to district and school to school. Tuan can be contacted through email at nguyetd1@ksu.edu. 

What’s Going On at Mindful SEAD with Debb Oliver

In this episode we talk with Debb Oliver from Mindful SEAD. Debb is a Learning Scientist, with research interests in Social Emotional, competency based and personalized learning. She co-founded and is CEO of Mindful SEAD, a non-profit organization that inspires innovative teaching and learning through mindful practices and positive psychology by fostering community, personalized learning, developing leadership and embracing each individual’s unique genius. Debb can be reached through email at doliver@mindfulsead.org. 

What’s Going On at the NASDTEC 94th Annual Conference with Catherine Slagle and Tony Rosilez

In this episode, Tony Rosilez, NASDTEC Vice President, Annual Conference Planning Committee Chair, and Catherine Slagle, NASDTEC Development Coordinator, share with listeners what to expected at the upcoming 94th Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. 

What’s Going On in Utah with Jennifer Throndsen

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, the Director of Teaching and Learning at the Utah State Board of Education, discusses Utah’s work to provide additional support and raise expectations for K-3 reading. Dr. Throndsen may be contacted through email at Jennifer.Throndsen@schools.utah.gov. 

What’s Going On at the Illinois State Board of Education with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav Part 2

The is the second part of our conversation with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav where they discuss the Illinois State Board of Education's component approach to the state's educator shortage issue. Jennifer is the Executive Director in the office of Teaching & Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education. Etai is a researcher and consultant to school systems on issues of educational inequality. Both can be reached through email. Jennifer Kirmes' email is JKIRMES@isbe.net and Etai Mizrav's email is etai@hey.com.

What’s Going On at the Illinois State Board of Education with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav Part 1

In this episode we start a two-part conversation with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav where they discuss the Illinois State Board of Education's component approach to the state's educator shortage issue. Jennifer is the Executive Director in the office of Teaching & Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education. Etai is a researcher and consultant to school systems on issues of educational inequality. Both can be reached through email. Jennifer Kirmes' email is JKIRMES@isbe.net and Etai Mizrav's email is etai@hey.com.

What’s Going On in Alaska with Melody Mann, Carleen, Mitchell, and Lon Garrison

In this episode we talk with Melody Mann, Executive Director at the Alaska Professional Teaching Practices Commission or PTPC, which is a division of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Carleen Mitchell, the Deputy Director of the Alaska Public Entity Insurance, and Lon Garrison, the Executive Director of the Association of Alaska School Boards. They talk about their work training educators and bringing awareness to educator professional boundaries. All of our guests may be contacted through email. Melody’s email is melody.mann@alaska.gov. Carleen’s email is cmitchell@akpei.com. Lon’s email is lgarrison@aasb.org. 

What’s Going On in Utah with Malia Hite

In this episode we talk with Dr. Malia Hite from the Utah State Board of Education. Malia serves as the Executive Coordinator of Educator Licensing and discusses Utah’s competency-based licensing structure which was adopted in 2020. Malia  may be contacted through email at Malia.Hite@schools.utah.gov.