The New Mexico Adult Education Association (NMAEA) and the Propel Professional Learning System are pleased to bring you Connect with Adult Ed: the NMAEA Podcast!
In this podcast, host Nadia Kader will explore various adult education topics that are relevant to all adult education practitioners and students in New Mexico.
Flooding Capitol Hill: The Unstoppable Voice of the Adult Learner
In this special on-the-road episode, Jamie sits down with seven adult learner leaders and a higher education partner late on a Thursday night in Washington, D.C.. Gathering during “Flood the Hill Days” and National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, the group reflects on their impactful meetings with federal legislative staffers. The advocates share emotional highlights and "aha moments" from their journey, detailing their efforts to secure a federal funding increase to $810 million and gain co-sponsors for the Adult Education Works Act. From adult learner Arthur Sandoval’s inspiring panel speech to the pride of realizing New Mexico is now a nationally recognized leader in adult education, this episode captures the transformative power of personal storytelling and the collective resilience of a deeply connected advocacy family.
8 Jun 2026
Family literacy is Adult Education with Anna Kaiper-Marquez
In this episode, Nadia and Jamie sit down with Anna Kaiper-Marquez, the director of Family Literacy at the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) https://familieslearning.org/ . Anna discusses the intergenerational holistic view of family literacy, how the NCFL supports organizations to develop sustainable family literacy programs, and how family literacy impacts multiple areas of adult education. If you and your program want to learn more about Family Literacy and are joining the Family Literacy PLC in the fall, you won’t want to miss this episode!*Note: Don’t forget My Adult Ed Story, a continuous project that highlights the lived experiences and origin stories of adult education and literacy practitioners. Each story is unique, and the more we learn about each other, the stronger our network becomes. Please consider sharing your written or audio recorded story with us. If you would like to share your story, or if you have questions before you decide to share, please reach out to Nadia (nadia@nmdelt.org) or Jamie (director@nmadulted.org). You can also view all submitted stories at https://www.nmadulted.org/nmaea-podcast/my-adult-ed-storyWe look forward to growing this collection!Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
11 May 2026
Not Your Typical Grammar Instruction: An Interview with Patty McGee
Join Nadia and Jamie for an inspiring conversation with Patty McGee, a "traveling educator" who is on a mission to dismantle the shame often rooted in traditional grammar instruction. Moving past fill-in-the-blank worksheets, Patty shares how a mindset shift of treating grammar as a creative tool rather than a rigid set of rules can transform learning for students of all ages. Whether you’re an adult education instructor or just someone who’s ever felt the sting of the "grammar police," Patty’s innovative approach will leave you ready to trade in your red pen for a paintbrush.*Note: Don’t forget My Adult Ed Story, a continuous project that highlights the lived experiences and origin stories of adult education and literacy practitioners. Each story is unique, and the more we learn about each other, the stronger our network becomes. Please consider sharing your written or audio recorded story with us. If you would like to share your story, or if you have questions before you decide to share, please reach out to Nadia (nadia@nmdelt.org) or Jamie (director@nmadulted.org). You can also view all submitted stories at https://www.nmadulted.org/nmaea-podcast/my-adult-ed-storyWe look forward to growing this collection!Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
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Jamie and Nadia host the show. Published by PropelNM.
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