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  1. 1d ago

    Systems, Not Silos with Dr. Melissa Kanney

    Our guest Dr. Melissa Kanney is the English Language Development Supervisor for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. Prince George's County is home to America's 12th largest ELD program, supporting over 33,000 Multilingual Learners.  Dr. Kanney has served in many roles within the district, including as a teacher, coach, and instructional specialist. She earned both her Master's in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Development from the University of Maryland, and is currently pursuing her National Board Certification (NBCT) in English as a New Language.

    Systems, Not Silos with Dr. Melissa Kanney

  2. Jul 19

    Bold Humility & Endless Curiosity with Todd Nesloney

    Our guest Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He's also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. Todd has written six books, including the runaway smash "Kids Deserve It" and his newest book "Building Authenticity: A Blueprint for the Leader Inside You." He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and others for his work in education and with children.

    Bold Humility & Endless Curiosity with Todd Nesloney

  3. Jul 12

    In Pursuit of Justice with Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld

    Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld is Professor Emerita in the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy University in Rockville Centre, New York. Before entering the field of teacher education, she was an English-as-a-foreign-language teacher in Hungary, and an English-as-a-second-language teacher in New York City. She also taught Hungarian at New York University. She was the recipient of a doctoral fellowship at St. John's University, New York, where she conducted research on individualized instruction. She has published extensively on working with multilingual learners. She received a Fulbright Award to lecture in Iceland in the fall of 2002. She has published 35 books, 14 of which are US national bestsellers. You can find her latest book by following this link.

    In Pursuit of Justice with Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld

  4. Jul 5

    Local Instruction, Nationwide Impact with Andrea Bitner

    This week's guest is the incredible educator, author and speaker Andrea Bitner. A true champion for kids, Bitner has 26 years of experience in public education. In her career she has instructed K–12 students from around the world, and today she serves as an English Language Learner educator in Philadelphia. She is the author of two books sharing powerful stories about EL students and educators: Take Me Home and When Niagara Falls. Andrea also co-authored The Impact of Influence – Volume 3: 100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing, and contributed to Culture First Classrooms and other works by Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld. Recognized by the state of Pennsylvania for her innovative teaching, she was featured in Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)'s The Voice for her work with EL learners.  A true dynamo in the space, she tirelessly provides a free newsletter to thousands of educators across the country each week, filled with tips, tricks, and resources for their teaching toolboxes.

    Local Instruction, Nationwide Impact with Andrea Bitner

  5. Jun 28

    Building Better Pathways with Yasmin Hernández-Manno

    Today's guest Yasmin Hernandez-Manno is a nationally recognized education leader and advocate with more than three decades of experience serving multilingual learners and advancing educational equity. A towering Garden State educational figure, she's held senior leadership roles with the New Jersey Department of Education, Newark Public Schools, and Montclair Public Schools, and is the founder of the New Jersey Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. Throughout her career, she has launched innovative programs for multilingual students, mentored education leaders, and championed opportunities for historically underserved communities. Her work has earned statewide and national recognition, including the Lifetime Leader in Latino Education Award.

    Building Better Pathways with Yasmin Hernández-Manno

  6. Jun 21

    Resources vs. Tools with Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard

    Our guest Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard serves as President of the National Association of English Learner Program Administrators  and as Secretary for MidTESOL. She is the Director of English Language Development for Springfield Public Schools in Missouri, where she leads district initiatives focused on instructional quality, compliance, and professional learning to support multilingual learners. With more than 25 years of experience in education at the local and state levels, she is a certified K-12 Spanish and TESOL educator whose work centers on strengthening professional learning systems that promote language development within content instruction. A link to the Seven Steps framework reference in this episode can be found here.

    Resources vs. Tools with Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard

  7. Jun 14

    Access Without Compromise with Dalila Mendoza & Megan Fernando

    Today we are delighted to welcome Dalila Mendoza and Megan Fernando from Taunton Public Schools in Massachusetts.    Dalila and Megan aren't just podcast guests - we've been lucky enough to work alongside them. Taunton Public Schools was one of Medley's earliest district partners, so while this conversation may be biased by how much Brandon admires their work, it's also grounded in collaboration, shared learning, and a deep appreciation for what they're building.   Dalila Mendoza is an educational leader with more than two decades of experience supporting students, teachers, and multilingual communities. She currently serves as Director of Multilingual Programs and Director of Title I in Taunton Public Schools. Throughout her career, she has worked as a teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal, adjunct professor, and instructor supporting educators across Massachusetts. As the daughter of Portuguese immigrants and an English learner herself, her personal journey navigating school while learning English has deeply shaped her passion for multilingual education and advocacy. Her colleague Megan Fernando has dedicated more than two decades to Taunton Public Schools and currently serves as the Instructional Coach at Martin Middle School. Born and raised in Taunton to Portuguese immigrant parents, she is a first‑generation American with deep roots in the community she now supports. Throughout her career in Taunton, Megan has served as a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teacher, a math coach, and now an instructional coach, a role that allows her to support educators, strengthen instructional systems, and advocate for all students.

    Access Without Compromise with Dalila Mendoza & Megan Fernando

  8. Jun 7

    Research, Policy & Practice with Okhee Lee

    Today's guest Okhee Lee is a professor and Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. She is a committed research, policy, and practice advocate who promotes STEM and language learning for all students, particularly multilingual learners. Lee was a member of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) writing team and served as leader for the NGSS Diversity and Equity Team. She also was a member of the Steering Committee for the Understanding Language Initiative at Stanford University. Her important work involves integrating science, language, and computational thinking with a focus on multilingual learners.

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