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NACCTEP Now
by The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs
NACCTEP Now is where you can learn about all things community college teacher education.
Episodes
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Episode 2: Meet Ethan Glenn | Finding His Purpose in the Classroom
What happens when you're 22 years old, still finishing college, and suddenly responsible for a classroom of 130 high school freshmen? Meet Ethan Glenn! In this episode of NACCTEP Now: Teacher Candidate Voices from the Field, host Julie Ferin sits down with Ethan, a teacher candidate from...
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Episode 1: From Classroom Dreams to Future Teachers at CUNY
What inspires someone to become a teacher? And what happens when those dreams meet the realities of a classroom? In our very first episode of Teacher Candidate Voices from the Field, a special series of NACCTEP NOW, host Julie Ferin welcomes two inspiring teacher education graduates from...
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Dr. Jerell Hill - Author of Developing Conscious Gratitude in Schools
This episode has NACCTEP Now in conversation with Dr. Jerell Hill, currently Dean of Counseling and Guided Pathways at Los Angeles City College and Affiliated Scholar at the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Dr. Hill's background from being a first generation community college…
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Darcie Peterson of the IRIS Center
Darcie Peterson of the IRIS Center is back to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the IRIS Center. In this episode she shares how the IRIS Center's modules and resources are constantly evolving based on the latest research-backed information as well as from user feedback. Their primary focus is...
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AAQEP's Leadership Transition
This special episode bids a fond farewell to Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson, Founding President and CEO of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, AAQEP, and welcomes Dr. Karen Lowenstein to the role. Together they discuss how AAQEP came to be as an accrediting body for educator...
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Dr. Lennon Audrain, NACCTEP President
Our first episode of Season 5 is a conversation with the NACCTEP Executive Board President, Dr. Lennon Audrain. Listen in as he shares what is on the horizon for the year ahead including our annual scholarships, our latest Fall Institute, our annual pre-conference in February, as well as more...
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Dr. Kathy Suk and Mr. Edward Gordon II
This episode brings listeners to New Jersey where Raritan Valley Community College Professor of Education and Education Program Coordinator Dr. Kathy Suk and Mr. Edward Gordon II, CEO of the Gordon Leadership Academy and founder of the Gordon Leadership Foundation, discuss guiding teacher...
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Gracy Obuchowicz, Author of Selfcarefully
In this episode we hear from Gracy Obuchowicz whose background in self-care and wellness extends to teachers and school leaders through her work at Empower Ed. She discusses how burnout can be a demoralization or moral injury and suggests making small changes, or kaizens, to help counteract that...
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Dr. Tina H. Boogren
In this episode of NACCTEP Now, Julie Ferin sits down with the incredible Dr. Tina Boogren for a conversation that every educator and leader needs right now. Drawing from her work as an award-winning educator, bestselling author, and national speaker, Dr. Boogren brings both research and…
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Dr. Mary Olvera, NC Community College System
Dr. Mary Olvera is the State Director of Teacher Education, Public Services, and Perkins Special Populations for the North Carolina Community College System. In this episode she shares the unique structure of community colleges in NC, that there are 58 that all use a singular curriculum and none...
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Community College Bachelor's Degree Collaboration
In this episode we hear from Dr. Jennifer Gresko of Rio Salado College and Heather Merrill of Glendale Community College discuss the joint bachelor of elementary education and special education program they share with Paradise Valley Community College in the Maricopa County Community College...
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Craft Education Part II
As we continue the conversation with Kim Eckert, Craft Education's head of Instructional Innovation and Apprenticeship Design and former Louisiana Teacher of the Year in this second half of our two-part series, we learn about how to start small while aiming for larger scale implementation. By...
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Craft Education Part I
In this first half of our two-part series with Craft Education's head of Instructional Innovation and Apprenticeship Design, Kim Eckert, we learn why teacher apprenticeships are vitally important to the future of teacher education. As part of that importance, we also hear how community colleges…
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Oregon Grow Your Own Programs
In this episode we here from Dr. Kevin Spooner, Associate Dean of Education at Warner Pacific University, Tanya Mead, Chair of the Education Department at Portland Community College, Uma Joshi-Garcia from the Multnomah Service District Grow Your Own Program, and Andreina Velasco a Grow Your Own...
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Ken Spero, President and Founder of SchoolSims
Ken Spero is the founder and President of SchoolSims. In this episode he discusses how the choose-your-own-adventure style of the scenarios that make up the simulations, or sims, can help to deisolate, improve self-confidence, and allow for self-reflection for teachers and school leaders across…
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Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, President & CEO of AACTE
As we prepare to meet in New Orleans next week NACCTEP is checking in with Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, AACTE. During this discussion we hear how her first year in the position has advocated for the reinstatement of…
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Community College of Baltimore County
Listen in as assistant professors Theresa Robinson and Melissa Lebowitz from the Community College of Baltimore County share the latest updates on their programs. From receiving a Feds2Eds grant to develop programming for displaced government workers to enter the teaching workforce to the Degrees...
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Lone Star College
In this first episode of 2026 NACCTEP chats with Rebecca Saiz - Executive Director of Lone Star College Educator Preparation Program, Dr. Christina Puente - Department Chair, and Dr. JeQuila Broussard - Lead Field Supervisor from Lone Star College about how they've transitioned from a checklist...
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Starr Sackstein of Educators Rising
In this episode we hear from Starr Sackstein of Educators Rising. Ms. Sackstein is a National Board Certified teacher with over 20 years experience in education. In addition to numerous books which you can find in the NACCTEP Book List, Ms. Sackstein also writes a column for the Kappan Magazine...
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Dr. Scott Bailey of the American College of Education
Dr. Scott Bailey, Assistant Provost of Education Programs at the American College of Education (ACE) joins us to discuss the partnership between ACE and Rio Salado College, specifically in regards to educator preparation students. Dr. Bailey praises the enthusiasm that Rio Salado has for their...
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Dr. Melodie Baker of Impact Stats
In this episode we hear from Dr. Melodie Baker of Impact Stats on how community colleges can use data to adapt and continuously improve educator preparation programs. Of particular interest is the teaching of math. With many candidates unable to pass the math portion of licensing exams, even if...
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Literacy Partners Project
Stacy Wilson and Dr. Alex Arreguin, both of whom are English faculty at Mesa Community College in Arizona, created the Literacy Partners Project out of a sense of curiosity for what their English 101 and 102 students were learning in other courses. Specifically, if their students were able to use...
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Indigenous Education Organizations & Tribal Colleges
We welcome the perspectives of Dezi Lynn, Educator Initiative Manager for the National Indian Education Association - NIEA, Dr. Donna Brown, Vice President of Sponsored Programs for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium - AIHEC, and Dr. Danny Luecke, Secondary Math Education Faculty at...
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CUNY Series - Dr. Anthony E. Munroe of Borough of Manhattan Community College
For the Borough of Manhattan Community College episode in NACCTEP Now's CUNY series we talk with President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe. As the largest undergraduate school in the CUNY system as well as one of the largest Hispanic Serving Institutions in the Northeast, BMCC is situated in lower…
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CUNY Series - Dr. Cocco De Filippis of Hostos Community College
This special CUNY series episode features Dr. Cocco De Filippis, President of Hostos Community College in the South Bronx sharing how Hostos' Associate of Arts, AA, and Associate of Applied Science, AAS, degrees help local students enter and advance in the teaching field. While AAS degrees allow...
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CUNY Series - Dr. Mangino and Dr. Ferdenzi of Queensborough Community College
Dr. Christine Mangino, President of Queensborough Community College, and Dr. Anita Ferdenzi, leader of Queensborough's Education Academy, talk about the seamless pathway between Queensborough and Queens College for students in the education pathway. A grant from the Heckscher Foundation ensures...
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CUNY Series - President Adams of LaGuardia Community College
In this episode, LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams discusses the many successes at LaGuardia with rebounding enrollment in their teacher preparation programs. Chief among these successes is the linguistic and cultural diversity of the students in the programs that is reflective…
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CUNY Series - Dr. Larry Johnson of Bronx Community College
Kicking off this special series featuring the community colleges of CUNY is Dr. Larry Johnson, President of Bronx Community College. Dr. Johnson is also the Presidential Representative on the NACCTEP Executive Board. Listen in as he describes his passion for community colleges and the vital role...
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The IRIS Center with Darcie Peterson
As the fall semester begins, we look forward to our annual chat with the IRIS Center. This year we talk with Darcie Peterson from the IRIS Center Technical Assistance team. Ms. Peterson relates her background in using the IRIS Center resources before joining their staff and training others to use...
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Sabrina Baptiste of the Pathways Alliance
In this episode we hear from Sabrina Baptiste of the Pathways Alliance. She and Julie Ferin discuss the collaborative and supportive nature of the monthly Pathways Alliance video meetings where different partner organizations can share innovative ideas. On their website, thepathwaysalliance.org ,...
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Dr. R. Lennon Audrain, NACCTEP President
Season 4 of NACCTEP Now kicks off with a discussion between NACCTEP Executive Director Julie Ferin and NACCTEP President Dr. R. Lennon Audrain. In this episode NACCTEP's plans for the 2025-26 academic year are shared. These plans include a special week of NACCTEP Now episodes with the presidents…
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Dr. Heidi Kasevich on Introverts in the Classroom
This episode finds NACCTEP Executive Director Julie Ferin in conversation with Dr. Heidi Kasevich, a leading expert on introverts. Dr. Kasevich shares insights on how to work with introverts in the classroom. Tips for teachers include pausing after questions and providing a quiet corner or quiet...
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Dr. Kevin Wong and Michelle Melani on KDP Publications
In this episode we chat with Dr. Kevin Wong, Associate Professor of Education at Pepperdine University and Managing Editor of The Teacher Advocate by KDP, a Kappa Delta Pi publication, as well as Michelle Melani, Director of Knowledge Integration for KDP, on the many values related to The Teacher...
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Dr. Melanie Abts on Self-Care
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Melanie Abts, Counseling and Career Services Department Co-Chair at Rio Salado College as well as a licensed associate counselor and licensed school counselor. Dr. Abts shares the importance of taking time for oneself, whether it is to attend medical appointments...
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Dr. Alison Jones on Teacher Burnout
In honor of Mental Health Month, we're speaking with Dr. Alison Jones of the University of Evansville. Dr. Jones shares her expertise in recognizing and coping with teacher burnout. Born out of her own early career teaching experience, Dr. Jones shares the causes and symptoms of teacher burnout…
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Joyce Milling of ERA Intermediary
Joyce Milling of Educator Registered Apprenticeship, ERA, Intermediary joins us to share her journey to working with apprentice teachers and how ERA assists states, colleges, and school districts in coming together under the apprenticeship umbrella. With National Apprenticeship Day on April 30th,...
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AAQEP and Leeward Community College
In this episode, Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson of AAQEP provides an overview of the process and unique characteristics of obtaining accreditation through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. He is joined by Drs. Jeff Judd and Christina Keaulana of Leeward Community College…
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ATE Past Presidents
The Association of Teacher Educators has been around since 1920 advocating for and supporting those in the teaching profession. Dr. Judy Beck was President in 2020-2021 and Dr. Rachelle Rogers was President in 2022-2023. Drs. Beck and Rogers share recent initiatives such as the recently created...
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Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy of AACTE
NACCTEP is thrilled to have a chance to talk with the newAACTE President and CEO Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy as she shares her background and her vision for AACTE ahead of the 2025 AACTE Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California February 21-23, 2025. From her early career as a kindergarten teacher...
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Dr. Sam Monnin - Teaching Graphic Novels
Join us as Dr. Katie Sam Monnin shares her journey from earning degrees in English literature to teaching middle school students on September 11, 2001 and how that experience influenced her to using graphic novels as modern literature in the classroom. Dr. Monnin has published eight books on the...
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Heather DiFede of High Quality IEPs
Join us as Heather DiFede, co-founder of High Quality IEPs shares the importance of including and supporting all parties involved in creating successful Individualized Education Plans, IEPs, for special needs students. Based out of California and funded through a grant, available resources and...
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Floyd Rumohr - Stage It!
In this episode we hear from Floyd Rumohr about his newly released book, Stage It! Making Shakespeare Come Alive in Schools, which is born out of his decades of experience working with students in New York City. The book focuses on four of Shakespeare's plays with extensive lesson plans for...
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Dawn Brown of Arapahoe Community College
Dawn Brown of the Early Childhood Education Program at Arapahoe Community College shares with NACCTEP Now how her early career as a civil engineer led her to working in early childhood education. Through a home-based child care she started as a way to stay home with her own children she…
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Rio Salado College and Northland Pioneer College Early Childhood Degree Partnership
NACCTEP Now welcomes Ms. Rene' Manning from Rio Salado College's undergraduate Early Childhood Program and Dr. Allison Landy from Northland Pioneer College's Early Childhood Program to jointly discuss the seamless pathway they've developed for students to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in…
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Dr. Tyler Hester, Educators Thriving on NACCTEP Now
From May 3, 2024 In this episode we kick-off Mental Health month with founder and CEO of Educators Thriving, Dr. Tyler Hester. He shares what he describes as the five pitfalls leading to educator burnout: Overwhelm, personal neglect, conflict, unexpected challenges, and isolation. Moreover, he...
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Dr. Fay Lee, Dean of Instruction at Lone Star College
Dr. Fay Lee shares her 30 year journey from being a middle school paraprofessional with a bachelor's degree through earning a masters in education with certification to teaching at the preschool and high school levels and on into being a community college instructor, first of English and then of...
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Dr. Ashleigh Thompson, University Dean of Education for CUNY
Listen in as NACCTEP Executive Director Julie Ferin chats with Dr. Ashleigh Thompson, University Dean of Education for CUNY about how the colleges within the CUNY system are positively affecting the teacher landscape in New York City. Dr. Thompson shares how the colleges interact and collaborate...
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Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson of AAQEP
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, AAQEP, President and CEO Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson joins us in this episode to discuss how AAQEP's success to date plays a role in updating their accreditation standards for the next seven years. Dr. LaCelle-Peterson shares with NACCTEP...
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KDP's Rooted Teacher Podcast on NACCTEP Now
In this episode, Calvalyn Day discusses the origins of Kappa Delta Pi's The Rooted Teacher podcast with NACCTEP executive director Julie Ferin. Mrs. Day shares how the podcast was born out of a need for self-care that many teachers, both new and seasoned, were looking for during and after the...
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The IRIS Center
NACCTEP Educational Partner, the IRIS Center, is back to share its latest online offerings. Listen as Sarah Semon discusses the recent release of six updated modules related to behavior, executive functioning, progress monitoring, and Bookshare, an organization that provides accessible…
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