Conversation with Missy Testerman

by | Apr 9, 2025 | podcast

Host: Kathleen VailGuest: Missy Testerman, 2024 CCSSO National Teacher of the Year Kappan Editor-in-Chief Kathleen Vail chats in this podcast with Missy Testerman, the 2024 CCSSO National Teacher of the Year. In her rural Appalachian community, Testerman builds...

Introducing Patriots to Education

by | Apr 1, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. John HendronGuests: Tim Kadavy, Retired Lieutenant General, Army National Guard, Mike Bobeck, Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army, George Ann Rice, Former senior leader in Nevada public schools In this special episode, Dr. John Hendron hosts and spotlights...

The College Experience

by | Mar 19, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. John HendronGuests: Calvin Plainte and Kaylea Patterson According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 19.1 million students were unenrolled in U.S. colleges this past fall. Of those, 16 million are enrolled in undergraduate programs, and...

PDK Travel Program and Summer Trip to Brazil

by | Mar 12, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. John HendronGuests: Dr. Angela Walmsley, Zoey Tweh Dr. John Hendron speaks with PDK International’s Foundation chairperson, Dr. Angela Walmsley and PDK International’s programs and outreach coordinator, Ms. Zoey Tweh, about the Phi Delta Kappa travel program...

Exploring NAEP – The Nation’s Report Card

by | Mar 3, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. James LaneGuest: Patrick Kelly Teachers: Are you familiar with NAEP? How is this assessment different from high stakes tests or assessments you use in the classroom? In this episode, we discuss the uniqueness of the NAEP and this year’s results. The National...

Meeting the TAFE Student Leaders

by | Feb 3, 2025 | podcast

Host: Vanessa ButtlerGuests: State Leaders – Texas Association of Future Educators PDK Emerging Leader Fellow Vanessa Buttler hosts this episode of There’s Power in Teaching, where she talks with student leaders in Educators Rising. This week, February 3-7,...

Interview with Secretary Miguel Cardona

by | Jan 21, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. James LaneGuest: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ed.D. In this interview with PDK International CEO Dr. James Lane, we ask Secretary Cardona to reflect back upon his tenure at the Department of Education and what advice he has for the next Secretary...

A multigenerational call for action with Michael Odell

by | Jan 17, 2025 | podcast

Host: Michael OdellGuest: Calvin Plainte We continue our series of podcasts hosted by PDK Distinguished Educator and Emerging Leader Fellows. Michael Odell is a Professor of STEM at the University of Texas at Tyler. His innovative initiatives have doubled the number...