STEM in the South: Expanding Career Pathways Across NYCPS with Dr. Josephine Van-Ess | GSVtv Podcast

Dr. Josephine Yeboah Van-Ess, Superintendent of Queens South High Schools at New York City Public Schools and winner of the 2026 Education Innovation Showcase presented by SquirrelAi Learning, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how STEM in the South is transforming career-connected learning for students across 30 high schools.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Van-Ess shares how STEM in the South breaks down traditional school boundaries by allowing students to access specialized STEM and CTE pathways—including cybersecurity, drones, esports, healthcare, culinary arts, digital music production, and more—regardless of which school they attend. The conversation explores expanding educational opportunity, industry certifications, work-based learning, shared instructional models, and preparing students for college and high-demand careers.