This show features individuals who are influencing education through thought leadership and hard work. They are making strides toward improving educational experiences and outcomes for all students and all teachers.
Education Influencers
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Carla Sparks
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18 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Authority
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Quality26
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YouTube65
Engagement32
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This show features individuals who are influencing education through thought leadership and hard work. They are making strides toward improving educational experiences and outcomes for all students and all teachers.
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Publishing Since
5/12/2025
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Engagement32
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Service Learning in K–12: Dr. Kristy Verdi on IPARD, Teacher Preparation, and Community Impact
<p>Today on Education Influencers, Dr. Carla Sparks interviews Dr. Kristy Verdi about K–12 service learning and how it differs from collegiate service learning. Dr. Verdi, a former high school social studies teacher who discovered service learning in 1999, founded Learn and Serve Tampa Inc. in 2020 to train and support teachers; the organization has supported projects in over 35 Tampa Bay schools, including park cleanups, donations for people and pets, facility enhancements, environmental protection, and community honor events. </p><p>She explains the IPARD framework (investigation, planning/preparation, action, reflection, demonstration/celebration) and quality standards such as reciprocity, and discusses how service learning aligns with project-based learning through reflection, action, and sharing results with decision-makers. Verdi advocates embedding service learning into teacher preparation through instructional methods courses, developing a module, and leveraging organizations like the National Youth Leadership Council and related conferences and journals.</p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Podcast</p><p>00:30 Meet Dr Kristy Verdi</p><p>03:07 Service Learning Defined</p><p>05:03 IPARD Framework Explained</p><p>06:38 Training Pre Service Teachers</p><p>08:33 Methods Course Integration</p><p>10:12 Building a Teacher Module</p><p>13:14 Publishing and Measuring Impact</p><p>16:08 Service Learning vs PBL</p><p>18:57 Beach Cleanup Done Right</p><p>23:32 Supporting Teachers in Schools</p><p>26:53 Favorite Project Patriot Day</p><p>30:25 Finding Videos and Resources</p><p>33:04 Models and Funding for Training</p><p>35:16 Closing Thanks and Wrap Up </p><p><br></p>
June 11, 2026
Talent Acquisition, Teacher Mentoring, and Civics Curriculum Innovation with Dr. Bianka Newkirk
<p>Today Dr. Carla Sparks interviews Dr. Bianka Newkirk , an educational leader and senior administrator in talent acquisition and HR programs for Orange County Public Schools, one of the nation’s largest districts. Dr. Newkirk explains how earning her doctorate at National Louis University and her dissertation on induction for second-career educators led her into instructional recruiting, educator development, and retention work, noting that over 50% of new hires are second-career teachers. </p><p>She discusses why Florida’s certification changes and job security attract career changers, and highlights state-level contributions with the Florida Department of Education, including revising civics curriculum and updating Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS) with professional learning. Dr. Newkirk details a districtwide mentoring program redesign focused on structured mentor-mentee agreements, administrator alignment, and reducing early-career teacher turnover.</p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Podcast</p><p>00:36 Meet Dr Bianka Newkirk </p><p>02:19 Doctorate to Career Shift</p><p>04:01 Second Career Educators Explained</p><p>05:24 State Level Influence</p><p>07:24 FELS Standards Impact</p><p>09:02 Revamping Teacher Mentoring</p><p>13:57 Talent Acquisition Pathways</p><p>17:11 Curriculum Writing at Scale</p><p>19:33 Advice for Change Makers</p><p>21:20 First Day Teaching Reflections</p><p><br>23:50 Closing Thanks and Wrap Up </p>
May 23, 2026
Teacher Development, and Sustainable School Leadership with Dr. Aleli Vazquez
<p>Today Dr. Carla Sparks interviews Dr. Aleli Vazquez, an educational leader and National Louis University alumni Hall of Fame inductee, about leading with purpose through school culture, instruction, and advocacy. Dr. Vazquez shares how earning her doctorate in 2020 supported her leadership during COVID, her work as a founding principal in Florida, and her current role as Dean of Faculty at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. </p><p>She explains RCA’s high-energy, high-expectation model for grades 4–8 and its conferences that allow educators to observe live classrooms, learn RCA strategies, and implement systems like the house system. Dr. Vazquez details coaching and feedback practices centered on reflection, excellence, and support, and emphasizes sustainability through shared vision, transparency, staff ownership, and developing leaders. She gives her advice on educator leadership without titles, investing in people, protecting culture, and leading with heart, empathy, and excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>00:00 Podcast Welcome</p><p>00:39 Meet Dr Aleli Vazquez</p><p>03:12 Post Doctorate Journey</p><p>05:17 What Is Ron Clark Academy</p><p>07:15 Coaching Teachers at RCA</p><p>10:31 Visiting RCA Conferences</p><p>13:04 Influencing Through Adults</p><p>16:06 Culture Meets Instruction</p><p>20:42 Building Sustainable Legacy</p><p>24:19 From Principal to RCA</p><p>30:12 Advice for Change Makers</p><p>34:01 Closing Thanks </p><p><br></p>
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