Best NBCT Podcasts (2024)

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Joe Evans, NBCT - Science Educator - Maryland Eastern Shore 10:53

20d ago10:53

10:53

In this inspiring episode, we sit with Joe Evans, a National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescent and Young Adult Science. Currently teaching AP Biology, Biology, and Forensics, Joe shares his powerful 28-year teaching journey marked by persistence, professional growth, and a relentless pursuit of accomplished practice. Joe initially sought Nation…

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Dr. Sonia Matthew, NBCT - Assistant Principal - Charles County, Maryland - Teacher Appreciation Week 21:14

1M ago21:14

21:14

This Teacher Appreciation Week, tune in for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Sonia Matthew, a National Board Certified Teacher and assistant principal. Drawing from her experience as an accomplished educator and instructional leader, Dr. Matthew will provide invaluable insights into fostering positive teacher morale. Learn her proven strategies f…

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Jennifer DiGioia - 2nd Grade Teacher - Ontario Montclair School District - Southern California 40:44

2M ago40:44

40:44

Jennifer DiGioia is a veteran educator of 22 years, a lifelong learner, and a National Board candidate. She jumped on the chance to go through the National Board process when California offered to cover the fees. She has an unmatched passion for her students and wants to be the best educator. Listen to her story on this episode of National Board Co…

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Kim Radostits, NBCT - 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year - Oregon, Illinois 43:16

2M ago43:16

43:16

On this National Board Conversations episode, you hear from Kim Radostits, NBCT. She is the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year and has much to say about her time as an educator. She greatly advocates for the National Board process and has a special message for several other State Teachers of the Year! Be sure to follow her on Twitter @SrtaRad Don't …

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Katie McClain - High School Video Production - Clark County, Nevada 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

Katie McClain is a seasoned educator with six years of dedicated service in the esteemed Clark County School District, specializing in high school video production. She embraces the dynamic intersection of creativity and technology within the educational landscape, guiding my students through the intricacies of multimedia storytelling. She is a Car…

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Jeff Norris, NBCT - 2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year - Birmingham, AL 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

Tune in to the latest episode of National Board Conversations as we sit down with Jeff Norris, NBCT, the 2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year! Jeff shares his journey, insights, and innovative teaching practices that earned him this prestigious recognition. Gain valuable inspiration and ideas for excellence in education from this dedicated educator! Do…

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Candidate Conversations - Keke Powell - Austin, Texas 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

Candidate Conversations by the National Board is a chance to speak with educators who are currently on their National Board journey. Danielle Brown, NBCT, continues our school year-long journey with Keke Powell! She is a second-grade teacher in Texas and is super fun and engaging! In this episode, we catch up with Keke as the submission window open…

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Michelle Accardi, NBCT - Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 29:30

3M ago29:30

29:30

Michelle Accardi is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs Specialist and the Senior Director Strategic Partnerships for the National Board. Before joining the staff of the National Board in 2011, she was an elementary school teacher at Albuquerque Public Schools. She achieved National Board …

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Dianna Minor, NBCT - Senior Manager of Standards at the National Board - Birmingham, Alabama 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

As Senior Manager of Standards, Dianna Minor leads the National Board work in overseeing the Standards Team’s critical functional areas, including project management, consultant management, event planning, and grant reporting. Additionally, Dianna coordinates the Certification Council, which is the arm of the Board of Directors with approval author…

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Barry Thomas, NBCT - English Teacher Young Oak Kim Academy - Los Angeles, California 18:21

4M ago18:21

18:21

Barry Thomas has been teaching English for 11 years at Young Oak Kim Academy Middle School in Los Angeles, California. He received his bachelor's degree in English Education at California State University Long Beach and his master's degree in Teaching Pedagogy, along with his teaching credential at USC. He obtained National Board Certification in D…

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Chad Jackson, NBCT - Elementary School Counselor - Montana 22:43

4M ago22:43

22:43

Chad achieved National Board Certification in School Counseling with a specialization in Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood and presently works as an elementary school counselor in Montana. He has elementary education and Modern Languages certifications and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana. He began his career te…

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Live Podcast from San Antonio - Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching Annual Conference 48:16

4M ago48:16

48:16

National Board Conversations hits the road! The Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching hosted the National Board Conversations team to perform a podcast in front of a live audience at their annual conference. The episode features a panel of speakers from Texas that discussed the growth of the National Board program in the state, the impact cer…

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Dr. Dolores Cormier-Zenon, NBCT - President Louisiana National Board Certified Teacher Network 20:56

6M ago20:56

20:56

Dr. Dolores Cormier-Zenon is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 25 years in education. She served as President of ASCD (Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development), the co-founder/President of the PC2 Education Foundation, and founder/vice-chair of the National Board Network of Accomplished Minority Educators (NAME). Additional…

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Kathryn Logue, NBCT - Special Services Director - Coulee Dam, Washington 27:10

7M ago27:10

27:10

On this episode of National Board Conversations we celebrate Native American Heritage Month by speaking with Kathryn Logue, NBCT! We wanted to hear the perspective of a Native American NBCT, and that is what we did! She is the Special Services Director in Coulee Dam, Washington. Twitter: @NBPTS Instagram: @NBPTS Facebook: The National Board for Pro…

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Shelina Warren - Social Studies Teacher/Leader - Dunbar High School - Washington DC 25:07

7M ago25:07

25:07

Dr. Shelina Warren is an Arkansas native, army veteran, and social studies teacher/leader in her eighth year at Dunbar High School in Washington, DC, and her 21st year in education. She teaches 10th – 12th-grade students Constitutional Law, Law and Justice Advocacy, Peer Mediation, and Human Rights and Social Action. Shelina is also the director of…

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Candidate Conversations - D'Ion Copeland - 8th Grade History Teacher - Lexington, Kentucky 35:58

8M ago35:58

35:58

Dion Copeland is a transformative educator and manager committed to high-quality instruction, training, and development. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Middle Secondary Education concentrating in Social Studies. Mr. Copeland is active in his school and professional organizations as an SBDM council member, Diversity …

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Milton Alan Turner, NBCT - High School French Teacher 27:24

8M ago27:24

27:24

Milton Alan Turner is a National Board Certified teacher in Cleveland, Ohio. A veteran educator at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland. In the episode, we talk about his path to certification, his love of science fiction, and ways to try and rebuild the Black teacher pipeline. Don't miss out on all National Board related updates; follow us on s…

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Kimberly Jones, NBCT - 2023 North Carolina Teacher of the Year 27:07

8M ago27:07

27:07

Kimberly Jones, NBCT, is the 2023 North Carolina Teacher of the Year! She recently joined National Board Conversations to discuss her journey, and what keeps her in the classroom. She has a passion for culturally responsive teaching and does a full quarter teaching the holocaust in her classroom! Don't miss out on all National Board related updates…

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Candidate Conversations - Keke Powell 24:30

8M ago24:30

24:30

Candidate Conversations by the National Board is a chance to speak with educators who are currently on their National Board journey. On the first episode Danielle Brown, NBCT, talks with Keke Powell! She is a second-grade teacher in Texas and is super fun and engaging! They get into how she became an educator, why she is pursuing National Board Cer…

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Magdalena Mata, NBCT - Administrative Liaison Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching 40:42

9M ago40:42

40:42

Magdalena Mata, NBCT, joins National Board conversations to discuss her unique path to becoming an educator, and the importance of highlighting the diversity of Hispanic culture this Hispanic Heritage Month. She also delves into the importance of never giving up on yourself even when you don't get the results you wanted! Subscribe and share the pod…

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Jaci Fabian, NBCT - National Board Director of Candidate Experience 23:32

10M ago23:32

23:32

Season Three kicks off with the Director of Candidate Experience here at the National Board. Jaci Fabian is a National Board Certified teacher in Chicago, Illinois, and left the classroom to join the candidate experience team at the National Board. She has since moved up to director and is leading the way for the National Board to create a more eff…

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Melissa Collins - 2023 Tennessee Teacher of the Year 23:21

11M ago23:21

23:21

On this episode of National Board Conversations, you get to hear from Dr. Melissa Collins, NBCT. She was named the 2023 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and has been a National Board champion forever! Be sure to give her a follow on social media: Twitter and Instagram.By National Board

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Craig King - Director of Teacher Leadership Palmetto State Teachers Association 22:42

1y ago22:42

22:42

Craig King, NBCT, is the Director of Teacher Leadership at Palmetto State Teachers Association and is among the few Black male educators to achieve National Board Certification. He continues to recruit men of color into the teaching profession across the country with the Call Me Mister program and is passionate about his home state of South Carolin…

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Michael Ida - 2023 Hawaii Teacher of the Year 22:38

1y ago22:38

22:38

Dr. Michael Ida has had an exciting journey! He joins National Board Conversations to discuss his journey into the classroom, what keeps him returning every year, and much more!By National Board

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Doretha Allen - President of the Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

Doretha Allen, the President of the Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching joins the podcast to discuss her career to this point, including starting her career as a Civil Rights investigator. She also discusses her National Board journey and how not achieving the first time helped her on her journey…

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Juliana Urtubey - 2021 National Teacher of the Year 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

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Scott Muri - Superintendent Ector County (TX) Independent School District 19:22

1+ y ago19:22

19:22

Scott Muri is a National Board Certified Teacher whose career has taken him to many different places. Now he applies his trade as the Superintendent of Ector County Independent School District in west Texas. He joined National Board Conversations as part of the #IAmAnNBCT campaign and discussed his career to date, and why he believes in National Bo…

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Jose Vilson - CoFounder EduColor 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

Jose Vilson, NBCT, joins the podcast to discuss his National Board journey, and the work he is doing with his organization EduColorBy National Board

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Erin Hoffman-Austin - 2023 CCFLT Teacher of the Year 24:36

2y ago24:36

24:36

Erin E.H. Austin is a National Board Certified French teacher in Colorado. She began her teaching career in Minnesota in 2002, and she holds a B.A. in both French and Art Education, a M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, and graduate certificates in French Studies and Gifted, Creative, & Talented Education. She was a NEA Foundation Global Learning Fel…

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Claudine James - English Teacher and TikTok Influencer 15:33

2y ago15:33

15:33

Claudine James is a National Board Certified English Teacher in central Arkansas. She also has over THREE MILLION followers on Tik Tok. She joins this episode of National Board Conversations to discuss her rise to becoming the #1 Education follow on Tik Tok, and provide you with tips on how to use social media engagement to connect with your studen…

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Ray Salazar 36:41

2y ago36:41

36:41

On this episode of National Board Conversations, we take a trip to Chicago to speak with Ray Salazar. He is a National Board Certified High School English teacher, powerlifter, and more! You can check out some of his work at the White Rhino Blog and learn about his community efforts. We get to know how Ray became an English teacher, his state recor…

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Yolanda Harman 15:56

2y ago15:56

15:56

On this episode on National Board Conversations we talk to Yolanda Harman. She is an NBCT in Maryland and is a big advocate for administrators taking the plunge and going through the National Board process. You can read more about her encouragement of administrators in The Standard. Twitter: @NBPTS Instagram: @NBPTS Facebook: The National Board for…

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Angela Killebrew 10:52

2y ago10:52

10:52

On this episode of National Board Conversations we take a trip to Central Maryland to speak with a newly certified National Board Certified Teacher! Angela Killebrew achieved certification in December 2021 and joined National Board Conversations to detail her journey. Twitter: @NBPTS Instagram: @NBPTS Facebook: The National Board for Professional T…

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Jada Reeves 14:30

2+ y ago14:30

14:30

Jada Reeves, NBCT joins National Board Conversations to discuss the ins and outs of Component Two in the National Board process. Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms to keep up with all National Board-related updates. Twitter: @NBPTS Instagram: @NBPTS Facebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards…

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Jonathon Medeiros 13:02

2+ y ago13:02

13:02

Welcome back to National Board Conversations. In this episode, you hear from Jonathon Medeiros. He's a National Board Certified Teacher in Hawaii and joined this episode to talk about the importance of reflective writing and teaching beyond the curriculum expanding the minds and learning environment of your students. You can read more from Jonathon…

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Chayanee Brooks 11:31

2+ y ago11:31

11:31

Welcome to National Board Conversations. Chayanee Brooks is a National Board Certified Teacher in Hawaii. She recently achieved certification on her final attempt. Listen to Chayanee talk about the emotions she wen through from not achieving to finally getting over the hump and achieving certification in December 2021. You can read her story in The…

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Michele Morgan 17:22

2+ y ago17:22

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Michel Morgan is a National Board Certified Teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recently in The Standard, Michele discussed the impact of monitoring your crisis cycle. On this episode of National Board Conversations she talks you through the stages of the crisis cycle, and help identify some tactics to help keep you from falling into crisis. Be sure t…

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Maria Peterson 19:00

2+ y ago19:00

19:00

Maria Peterson is National Board Certified Teacher in Montgomery County Maryland. During the pandemic she turned into a vaccine hunter helping people in her community get appointments for their vaccine getting her featured in the Washington Post, in CNN, and on Good Morning America. Maria was able to get over 30,000 people in her local community va…

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Megan Jenny 15:57

2+ y ago15:57

15:57

Megan Jenny is a National Board Certified Teacher in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. She recently maintained her National Board Certification while going to school for her doctorate degree. Listen to Megan tell her story of achievement, and get some tips for going through your maintenance of certification. You can read her story in The Standard Be sure to …

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Carol Hofer 18:17

2+ y ago18:17

18:17

We fly over to the midwest! We got a fun conversation with Carol Hofer coming up for you. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We talk about her journey to becoming an NBCT, talk about the importance of a mentor while going through the process, and learn some things about her outside the classroom. Get more tips from …

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Mirta Valdes-Bradner 16:33

2+ y ago16:33

16:33

What’s going on everyone, on this episode of National Board Conversations we head over to the Maryland Eastern Shore to chat with Mirta Bradner. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Maryland and is a huge advocate for AP Courses in underserved communities having worked with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to secure funding for AP in schools. …

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Jamie Gregory 11:17

2+ y ago11:17

11:17

On this episode of National Board Conversations we take a trip to South Carolina to chat with Jamie Gregory. She’s a National Board Certified Teacher from Greenville, SC. We talk to Jamie about the importance of school librarians. She recently wrote a blog for us discussing the importance of advocating for your school librarians, and offers some to…

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Danny Hollweg 24:32

2+ y ago24:32

24:32

Danny Hollweg, a National Board Certified Teacher in Colorado joins National Board Conversations to discuss his blog post When Schools and Pixar Collide: The Value of a Postmortem. Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms to keep up with all National Board-related updates. Twitter: @NBPTS Instagram: @NBPTS Facebook: The National Board…

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Tammy Kirkland 24:41

2+ y ago24:41

24:41

On this episode of National Board Conversations, we speak to Tammy Kirkland, a National Board Certified Teacher in Oxford, Mississippi. She is the director of the World Class Teaching Program at the University of Mississippi. She wrote a blog about the emotional roller coaster she went on when not achieving certification on the first try. Tammy pro…

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Jami Fowler-White 24:57

2+ y ago24:57

24:57

In this episode of National Board Conversations, we discuss the National Board Standards with Jami Fowler-White, NBCT. Jami stresses the importance of embodying the National Board standards as an educator. We also find out a little bit about her outside the classroom and what keeps her going. Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms t…

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Episode 12: What Can Parents Do To Help Their Child's Literacy Development? 24:13

2+ y ago24:13

24:13

What can we do as parents to help our child's literacy development? We all want to help our children become better readers, but we know better than forcing flashcards on a one-year-old or making a 10-year-old read a list of 200 books. So what can we do—and what are we already doing—that helps a child's literacy development? Sarah Frenette is a vete…

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Michael de la Torre 12:26

2+ y ago12:26

12:26

In this episode of National Board Conversations, we speak to Michael de la Torre, NBCT, about planning your National Board Journey. He's a National Board Certified Teacher and the Program Coordinator for the LAUSD Support Network. We also speak to Michael about some of the animal conservation he has done over the years. Be sure to follow us on all …

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Episode 11: What Should Parents Know About Independent and Private Schools? 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

24:59

Ever wonder about independent, private, or charter school options? We have too, and we got our questions answered by an educator who knows them as both a parent and an administrator. We'll talk to Kim Evelti Polin, the Director of Curriculum at The Williston Northampton School, and we'll tease back the layers around school choice. Kim will share wi…

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Episode 10: What is Math Play (And Why Is It Important)? 19:57

2+ y ago19:57

19:57

Math joy may seem like an oxymoron but trust us. It's so important for our children! In this episode, we'll get to the core of math joy by exploring math play, learning how we can integrate it into our family life at home. We'll talk to Jay Bright Shovar, a Mount Holyoke College alumna, a veteran educator from Alberta, Canada, and a Community Class…

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Episode 9: What Does My Child Really Need to Know Before Kindergarten? 21:03

2+ y ago21:03

21:03

What do our kids need to know before they start Kindergarten? And should we worry if they don't know the alphabet or their letters yet? These are some of the questions we'll tackle today with our guest, early childhood educator Danielle Goua. Dani is a teacher in DC Public Schools who has worked with prekindergarten, Head Start, Kindergarten, and f…

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