Equity Builds Expertise the Podcast

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Because whether you teach it or build it, expertise grows where equity leads. The Equity Builds Expertise Podcast brings together STEM educators and industry leaders to rethink how people learn, lead, and grow. Hosted by Shana Pyatt-Buckner, each episode shares practical strategies to build expertise through stronger mindsets, skill development, and system design. For teachers, leaders, and teams ready to move beyond performance and build real learning, this is your space.

Episodes

  1. Aug 14

    Episode 10: Weaponized Intelligence and the Power of Communication

    Shana celebrates her 10th episode with her former student, Tiaja Harley-Wiltshire. Cost engineer Tiaja Harley-Wiltshire shares her journey into a white, male-dominated construction field. She discusses combating "weaponized intelligence" , planning from "point A to point C", and why learning to effectively communicate is critical.

  2. Jul 17

    Episode 8: Management vs. Leadership: Closing the Gap

    Managing tasks is not the same as leading people. Laila Plamondon breaks down the difference between management and leadership and introduces practical tools, including the SBI feedback model, to support growth and accountability. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders who want to build stronger teams without doing all the thinking for them.

  3. Jul 3

    Episode 7: You Can't Delegate Culture

    Culture isn’t something you assign—it’s something you build. In this solo episode, Shana challenges leaders to take a closer look at their role in shaping team and classroom environments. She explores why accountability, vulnerability, and consistency matter more than intention. If you’re leading people, this episode is a call to step in—not step back.

  4. Jun 19

    Episode 6: Stealing from History: Knowledge, Access, and Cognitive Load

    Guest: Art Worrell What can STEM teachers learn from history classrooms? Art Worrell shares how knowledge organizers can reduce cognitive overload, build vocabulary, and support long-term retention. He walks through practical strategies that help students become more independent and confident learners. This episode is packed with immediately usable tools for any educator.

  5. Jun 5

    Episode 5: The Transferable Trifecta: Note-taking, Vocabulary, and Data

    STEM is more than content—it’s a language. In this episode, Shana breaks down three critical skills that often go untaught: note-taking, vocabulary, and data literacy. These are the tools students need to access complex content and build independence. If you’ve ever wondered why students struggle to keep up, even when they’re trying, this episode connects the dots.

  6. May 22

    Episode 4: Choosing to See: Uncovering Brilliance in Every Learner

    What if the issue isn’t student motivation, but what we choose to see? Dr. Pamela Seda joins the podcast to share her ICUCARE® framework and how educators can shift their instructional approach to uncover brilliance that often goes unnoticed. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when we change how we design learning, we change what students are able to show us.

  7. May 8

    Episode 3: Tracking, Bias, and The "Math Problem"

    Shana tackles the myth that STEM is only for the "fittest." She explores how early educational tracking acts as a massive gatekeeper and discusses the importance of building self-efficacy to end the narrative that students who struggle simply aren't cut out for the work.

  8. Apr 24

    Speed up to Slow Down: Earning Your AI Driver's License

    Guests: Michael Taubman & Scott Kern AI is moving fast—but are we teaching people how to actually use it well? In this episode, Michael Taubman and Scott Kern (fresh off their New York Times feature) break down why AI should be treated less like a wave and more like learning to drive. From classroom applications to workforce readiness, they share how AI can support deeper thinking—not replace it. If you’re trying to make sense of AI in education or industry, this conversation will help you slow down and get intentional.

  9. Apr 10

    The Equity Build: Why We're Redesigning Expertise

    Episode 1: Welcome to The Equity Builds Expertise Podcast. In this opening episode, Shana Pyatt-Buckner introduces the core idea behind the show: expertise doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built through intentional systems, strong instruction, and environments where people feel seen and supported. This episode is a starting point. Shana shares the thinking behind her Equity Builds Expertise™ framework and why rethinking how we define “ability,” “readiness,” and “rigor” is essential if we want stronger outcomes for all learners. Whether you’re in a classroom, leading a team, or building systems, this episode sets the foundation for the conversations ahead.

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    About Us Video: Season 1

    What does it really take to build expertise? This is a space for honest conversations about learning, teaching, and leading across classrooms, campuses, and STEM organizations. Each episode brings together educators and industry leaders to explore how learning, leadership, and opportunity shape who gets to succeed. From K–12 classrooms to engineering teams, we unpack what it looks like to move beyond performance and focus on real growth. You’ll hear stories, strategies, and reflections that challenge traditional approaches and offer clearer, more human ways to support learning. Because expertise doesn’t happen by chance. It grows when mindsets shift, systems are designed with intention, and people have access to the support they need to keep going. If you’re rethinking how people learn, how success is measured, or how to create stronger pathways into STEM, this space is for you.

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Because whether you teach it or build it, expertise grows where equity leads. The Equity Builds Expertise Podcast brings together STEM educators and industry leaders to rethink how people learn, lead, and grow. Hosted by Shana Pyatt-Buckner, each episode shares practical strategies to build expertise through stronger mindsets, skill development, and system design. For teachers, leaders, and teams ready to move beyond performance and build real learning, this is your space.

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    A product of See Different Consulting, LLC
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © A product of See Different Consulting, LLC
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