NASDTEC Podcasts

What’s Going On at Educators Rising with Albert Chen

In this episode, we talk with Albert Chen the Acting Chief Executive Officer of PDK International Educators Rising, a not-for-profit organization with a community-based focus that provides Grow Your Own programming through the Educators Rising Curriculum and supporting student activities. With a presence in all 50 states, chapters are provided classroom resources along with the opportunity to attend the National Conference where members, teacher leaders, and educators from around the nation come together to showcase the skills they have gained in their education and training programs. Albert Chen may be contacted through email at ceo@pdkintl.org. 

What’s Going On at AAQEP with Linda McKee

In this episode we talk with Linda McKee from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Linda serves as the Chief Operations Officer. She may be contacted through email at l.mckee@aaqep.org. 

What’s Going On at CAEP with Christopher Koch

In this episode, we talk with Chris Koch from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) where he serves as the President of CAEP. He shares the current work of CAEP and why national accreditation is important to the teaching profession and educator preparation programs. Chris  may be contacted through email at christopher.koch@caepnet.org.

What’s Going On at the National Center for Grow Your Own with David Donaldson

In this episode, we talk with David Donaldson, the Managing Partner at the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO) about the NCGYO, its background, and its current work. Mr. Donaldson may be contacted through email at info@ncgyo.org.

Distinguished Speaker Edmund Gordon

In the first episode of NASDTEC's Distinguished Speaker Series, Professor Edmund Gordon shares his experiences with education as child through adulthood. Professor Gordon is the John M. Musser Professor of Psychology, Emeritus at Yale University, Richard March Hoe Professor, Emeritus of Psychology and Education, and Founding and Emeritus Director of the Institute of Urban and Minority Education (IUME) at Teachers College, Columbia University.

What’s Going On in Georgia with Bradley Golub Concerning Military Recruitment into P12 Education

In this episode, we talk with Bradley Golub the Military Support Specialist and Program Recruiter for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Mr. Golub tells us about the work Georgia is doing in recruiting and assisting military veterans who are interested in second careers in PreK-12 education. Through this effort, Georgia offers job fit analysis, certification counseling, guidance in finding a position, and assistance throughout the transition process. 
Mr. Golub can be reached through email at bradley.golub@gapsc.com. 

What’s Going On at the National Association for the Education of Young Children

Mary Harrill and Maria Estlund from the National Association for the Education of Young Children join us to talk about the Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession.
Mary Harrill serves as the Senior Director for Higher Education Accreditation and Program Support and Maria Estlund is the State Policy Specialist. Our Today’s guests may be contacted through email. Mary Harrill’s email is mharrill@naeyc.org and Maria Estlund’s is mestlund@naeyc.org.   

What’s Going On in Georgia with PaQuita Morgan Concerning HBCUs

In this episode with talk with Dr. PaQuita Morgan with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission about their HBCU Virtual Collaborative to fulfill Senate Bill (SB) 88, the Governor’s Pipeline Bill, which is aimed at promoting increased enrollment in and completion of teacher education programs.
Dr. Morgan may be contacted through email at Paquita.Morgan@gapsc.com.