A thought-provoking podcast designed to discuss current educational topics, with thought leaders, school/district administrators, teachers, and PLTW industry partners.
InspirED: A PLTW Podcast
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A thought-provoking podcast designed to discuss current educational topics, with thought leaders, school/district administrators, teachers, and PLTW industry partners.
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6/23/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
A Road Less Travelled with PLTW Alum, Sophia Craig
<p>In our latest PLTW Alumni Spotlight episode, Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media and Community Engagement sits down to chat with Sophia Craig, a Sophomore at Kansas State University.</p><p><br></p><p>Sophia shares her journey through Project Lead The Way courses in high school, how they shaped her learning and future aspirations, and how the hands-on, career-connected, and project based learning she experienced in high school is already leading her to success at the collegiate level.</p><p><br></p><p>This will be an excellent episode for PLTW teachers to share with their students!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong></p><p>Marcus Painter</p><p>Director, Social Media and Community Engagement</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>Sophia Craig</p><p>PLTW Alumni, Student at Kansas State University</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recording Date:</strong></p><p>June 4th, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>PLTW Engineering courses helped Sophia see how incorporating her own style and interests can lead to true innovation: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering#civil-engineering-and-architecture" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering#civil-engineering-and-architecture</a></li><li>2026 marked the tenth year of PLTW at Bishop Miege—hear from more of their alums about what they learned and how they use it today: <a href="https://bishopmiege.com/celebrating-a-decade-of-pltw-alumni-share-their-journeys/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://bishopmiege.com/celebrating-a-decade-of-pltw-alumni-share-their-journeys/</a></li><li>Former PLTW students can boost their proof of readiness by adding a badge to their LinkedIn profile: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/blog/showcase-your-pltw-skills-on-linkedin-with-new-profile-badges" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/blog/showcase-your-pltw-skills-on-linkedin-with-new-profile-badges</a></li><li>Combining STEM and art expands creativity, engagement, and confidence among students—here’s the approach one school took: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/blog/engineering-design-and-development-edd-students-collaborate-with-art-class-peers" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/blog/engineering-design-and-development-edd-students-collaborate-with-art-class-peers</a></li><li>Regional ecosystems like KC STEM Alliance are catalysts for local innovation and economic growth; here’s how: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf</a></li></ul><p><br></p>
May 29, 2026
Before You Head Out: Spring Strategies For a Great Summer and Smooth Fall
<p>In this episode of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast, Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media and Community Engagement chats with Tory Spanier and Seth Ponder about teachers can best Sail into the summer! All teachers will have actionable takeaways from this episode! Sail into summer with a little help from a couple of the best teachers we know!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong></p><p><strong>Marcus Painter</strong>, Director of Social Media & Community Engagement at Project Lead The Way</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p><strong>Tory Spanier,</strong> PLTW Master Teacher from Delano High School, in Delano Minnesota.</p><p><strong>Seth Ponder</strong>, Computer Science and Engineering teacher at Riley High School, in South Bend, Indiana.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recording Date:</strong></p><p>May 7, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Middle school teachers bring high-impact, meaningful explorations of biomedical engineering through the Design and Modeling unit from PLTW Gateway: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics</a></li><li>Riley High School students and educators share the “why” behind their passion for project-based learning and PLTW: <a href="https://wsbt.com/news/local/stem-education-hands-on-project-problem-based-high-school-south-bend-riley-national-recognition-innovation-career" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://wsbt.com/news/local/stem-education-hands-on-project-problem-based-high-school-south-bend-riley-national-recognition-innovation-career</a></li><li>How Tory Spanier took risks and build a network of support, exemplifying perseverance and curiosity to his students: <a href="https://youtu.be/svO1gDuBN6k?t=237" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://youtu.be/svO1gDuBN6k?t=237</a><span style="background-color: rgb(198, 198, 198);"> </span></li><li>Explore an educator’s journey from PLTW student to Master Teacher: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/blog/from-pltw-student-to-master-teacher" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/blog/from-pltw-student-to-master-teacher</a></li><li>What’s different about instructor-led, collaborative professional learning? Hear about it from teachers who’ve attended: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-teachers-find-real-world-lessons-and-year-long-advice-during-pltw-core-training" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-teachers-find-real-world-lessons-and-year-long-advice-during-pltw-core-training</a></li><li>When students don’t see the difference between learning for the future and learning to pass the test, here’s what happens: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/blog/connecting-the-classroom-to-your-community" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/blog/connecting-the-classroom-to-your-community</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect on Social Media:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Facebook: </span><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dLsfCwp6kmfvA08nuVfVUJGOIO?domain=facebook.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212);">https://www.facebook.com/RileyEngineeringMagnet</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Instagram: @rileyhighpltw</span></p>
May 1, 2026
The Future Won't Wait: AI in Education (Part 1)
<p>In the latest episode of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast, we bring together voices from both Project Lead The Way and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to discuss how our collaboration has already impacted AI in education, created a roadmap for today, and clarified a vision for tomorrow.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear how PLTW and AWS strive to make AI ethical, effective, and efficient in today’s educational landscape. We aren’t talking about hypotheticals and “What if’s”. We are talking about the realities of today and how educational leaders can leverage AI in positive ways through understanding, ethics, and empowerment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong></p><p>Dr. David Dimmett, President and CEO of Project Lead The Way</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>Sara Seba, Manager of Customer Solutions and Specialists, for Global Nonprofits at AWS</p><p>Brian Greiwe, EVP and Chief Technical Officer of Project Lead The Way</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recording Date:</strong></p><p>Wednesday April 8, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>Principles of AI (grades 9–12)—a one-semester course that builds AI skills for the future of work, including critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and digital literacy: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai</a></p><p><br></p><p>A collaborative training that empowers PreK–12 educators to confidently use AI to enhance planning, teaching, and career readiness strategies: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/professional-development/training-schedules?program=*&course=%22Demystifying+AI+in+Education%22&type=*&location=*&search=" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/professional-development/training-schedules?program=*&course=%22Demystifying+AI+in+Education%22&type=*&location=*&search=</a></p><p><br></p><p>What exclusive access to a globally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification can do for future cybersecurity professionals: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-announces-strategic-partnership-with-comptia-to-launch-cybersecurity-accreditation" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-announces-strategic-partnership-with-comptia-to-launch-cybersecurity-accreditation</a></p><p><br></p><p>How the latest PLTW and AWS collaboration is accelerating access to AI education by expanding supports for students and teachers: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-named-winner-of-2025-amazon-web-services-imagine-grant-for-nonprofits" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-named-winner-of-2025-amazon-web-services-imagine-grant-for-nonprofits</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Preparing students and educators for the future of work requires a national AI strategy like PLTW's: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-launches-national-ai-strategy-to-prepare-students-and-educators-for-the-future-of-work" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-launches-national-ai-strategy-to-prepare-students-and-educators-for-the-future-of-work</a></p><p><br></p><p>The AI curriculum pilot expected to reach 1,600 students and 30 school districts in Massachusetts: <a href="https://www.pltw.org/about/news/new-ai-curriculum-pilot-to-reach-1600-massachusetts-students-across-30-school-districts" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.pltw.org/about/news/new-ai-curriculum-pilot-to-reach-1600-massachusetts-students-across-30-school-districts</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect on Social Media:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services/posts/?feedView=all" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">AWS (Amazon Web Services on LinkedIn)</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/AWS_Nonprofits" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">AWS Nonprofits on X</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-seba/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Sara Seba on LinkedIn</a></p>
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