Inspirational Shorts with Dr. Costonzo Bryant-Martin— @CAEPCon on Generational Leadership and Service to Educator Preparation

Our guest, Dr. Costonzo Bryant-Martin is Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Call Me MiSTER Program at South Carolina State University (SCSU).   For this Inspirational Short recorded during the fall 2024 CAEPCon convening in Arlington, VA, Costonzo describes the unique SCSU student experience, explaining that students are transformed through a family-oriented approach. He is also a third-generation graduate and employee of SCSU.   As a first-time attendee of CAEPCon, Costonzo explains how the conference has helped to better elevate the purpose of CAEP accreditation as a lever for quality educator preparation.   Dr. Bryant-Martin shares that the Call Me MiSTER program is designed to address the Black Male teacher shortage in the state of South Carolina. His campus program has seen a rise in students’ overall GPAs and pass rates on teacher licensure exams, and that graduates are working at all levels of the profession. He inspires other educator preparation programs (EPPS) to advance effectiveness and equity by knowing their narratives and focusing on outcomes that support their narratives. He points to the CAEP standards a resource in this regard.   Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP   Resources:     Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is one of two national accrediting association for educator preparation, boasting more than 500 members across the United States and internationally.   Call me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models)   EDUP Xcelerated Excellence Episode with Dr. Christopher A Koch, President of CAEP   EDUP Accreditation Insights   EDUP The Experience