InspirED: A PLTW Podcast

About InspirED: A PLTW Podcast

A thought-provoking podcast designed to discuss current educational topics, with thought leaders, school/district administrators, teachers, and PLTW industry partners.

Publisher

Project Lead The Way

Category

education · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Hackers, Ethics, and Opportunity: Inside the Cybersecurity Classroom

   In this episode, Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media and Community Engagement sits down with Jessica Tickle and Karen Hirschy to talk about the importance of Cybersecurity Education in our high schools. This episode is all about learning, as our expert PLTW teachers will discuss everything from fundamental Cybersecurity information, all the way through its immense impact on today’s college and career-ready PLTW classrooms. Takeaways: Cybersecurity education is a vital piece of a well-rounded, career-ready high school curriculum. Cybersecurity teaches students complex, problem-based thinking strategies, along with numerous transferable skills that translate into academic and professional success. Expert PLTW teachers help remove the “stigma” that some may hold towards the term “hacker”. Overview of teaching and learning with PLTW’s Cybersecurity course, within the Computer Science Pathway. Teachers/District leaders become interested in expanding their PLTW offerings to include a PLTW Cybersecurity course. Host: Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media & Community Engagement Guests: Jessica Tickle, PLTW Engineering and Cybersecurity Instructor at Shawnee Mission School District for Academic Achievement. Karen Hirschy, PLTW Computer Science and Cybersecurity Instructor at Homestead High School in the Southwest Allen County School District in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Resources: What’s the role of ethical security hacking in keeping data safe? How can our personal information be used in social engineering? Students need to know—and they’ll uncover the answers in lessons from the PLTW Cybersecurity course: https://www.pltw.org/high-school-cybersecurity-curriculum (https://www.pltw.org/high-school-cybersecurity-curriculum) Higher-order skills are integral to authentic cybersecurity work. Understanding how systems work, keeping spaces safe, and ensuring everyone knows how to protect their PPI is just the start. See what else matters: https://www.pltw.org/blog/cybersecurity-education-high-school-students (https://www.pltw.org/blog/cybersecurity-education-high-school-students) KC STEM Alliance increases access to STEM education and readiness for a complex cyberworld—see what they’re doing and how it’s impacting communities: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf) Basic computing skills aren’t enough anymore—and every student needs to be ready for a changing digital economy: https://www.pltw.org/computer-science-foundations-curriculum (https://www.pltw.org/computer-science-foundations-curriculum) Keeping information safe from hackers is everyone’s responsibility. Do your district’s career pathways integrate cybersecurity in practical, career-specific ways? This webinar will teach you how: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20260827/ (https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20260827/) Can you build computational thinking and coding skills without sitting in front of a screen? With the Rosie’s Runtime activity, even PreK students can! Get it free here: https://www.pltw.org/rosies-runtime (https://www.pltw.org/rosies-runtime)

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Building the Year You Want: Relationships, Resources, and Real-World Learning

   In this episode, Dr. David Dimmett, President & CEO of Project Lead The Way sits down with Brian Bobbitt a PLTW Master Teacher, and Chris Woods, aka @dailySTEM and PLTW teacher, to open-up about teacher motivation/goal setting, getting out of your comfort zone, and ways teachers can make big impacts in their schools and classrooms to ensure that the 2026-27 school year is a success. Part of success is being empowered with all the resources you need to succeed. In Part 2 of this episode, we talk about several golden opportunities to enhance your PLTW programs including: PLTW’s Fall Grants Campaign PLTW’s Brand New School Counselor Guide Welcome to the PLTW Community on myPLTW The latest news and notes from PLTW to help you hit the ground running this Fall. Takeaways: Ideas from experienced teachers on how to best channel early school year energy in the classroom. Ways to be resourceful with classroom materials and resources to continue learning. Where PLTW teachers/leaders can find up-to-date information about: PLTW STEM Grants Our new Counselor Guide for High School Counselors The PLTW Community within myPLTW The immense value of outreach on social media to create PLTW teacher groups. Host(s): Dr. David Dimmett, President & CEO of Project Lead The Way Marcus Painter, Director, Social Media & Community Engagement Guests: Brian Bobbitt PLTW Master Teacher IED | POE PLTW National Outstanding Teacher Winner Vanderburgh County Teacher of the Year McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Ace Educator of the Year Chris Woods Math/Science/STEM/PLTW Teacher at Southwest Middle High - Academia Bilingüe Author Podcaster Callista Mason, VP of Grants at PLTW Alan Veach, SVP of Organizational Learning & Development at PLTW -------------------- Connect: Find Brian Bobbitt: Website: http://3dbrian.com (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-PAoCYEDMvIDzR4YI0fJnhxv4i9?domain=3dbrian.com) YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/brianbobbitt3d (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/v_bgCZ6EWVt73ZpvUjhVXhBux_S?domain=youtube.com) Book: http://tinyurl.com/3dchampionbook (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4yKhC1wk9rF67y9gTpip5hVRbrO?domain=tinyurl.com) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbobbitt/ (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rpU-C2kl9vTVNq9rH2s3zh5qwf6?domain=linkedin.com/) Find Chris Woods: Website: dailystem.com (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/slERCrkWYRTrW1ZrFRf6Zh4o7cG?domain=dailystem.com) Book: https://dailystem.com/books/ (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MPELC68p0RfPq1mPspf7Xh5t4zR?domain=dailystem.com/) @DailySTEM on: Twitter (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/oJ98C73qALUzwQNzHWh3jhonqG4?domain=twitter.com) | YouTube (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ItuSC82r96SXEzqXS2igwhyLnSj?domain=youtube.com) | Instagram (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mG2QC9rv2QtzDMqzHOsNQhqmetI?domain=instagram.com/) | Facebook (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0HbcC0Rj9VtkpMBkiOtPzh9_mKG?domain=facebook.com/) Chris’s Podcast: STEM Everyday Podcast (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Nm8gCgJWkLiqDmyqU7uk6h4WMI6?domain=dailystem.com/) -------------------- Resources: Check-out Mark Rober on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRober)! Download the guide for school counselors + career pathway conversations: https://www.pltw.org/counselor-resources (https://www.pltw.org/counselor-resources) AI readiness is a must for students. This safe, collaborative course was designed with industry to ensure it’s career-ready, too: https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai-course-outline (https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai-course-outline) These grants are simple to complete, easy to submit, and worth your time. Explore and apply for PLTW Grants: https://www.pltw.org/funding (https://www.pltw.org/funding) Here’s what Dave learned during a visit to his alma mater—the same school Brian teaches at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/more-questions-than-answers-what-i-learned-from-my-dimmett-edd-rwroc (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/more-questions-than-answers-what-i-learned-from-my-dimmett-edd-rwroc) Teacher training shouldn’t be sit-and-get, and PLTW’s isn’t. It’s active, engaging, and immersive: https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-core-training-connects-teachers-to-network-of-support (https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-core-training-connects-teachers-to-network-of-support) Educators know failure doesn’t mean it’s over; it means there’s opportunity to learn and improve. https://www.pltw.org/blog/stem-national-winners (https://www.pltw.org/blog/stem-national-winners)

3. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Beyond the Lab Coat: Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare Innovators

   In this episode, Rocky Valadez, Senior Vice President of Engagement at Project Lead The Way chats with three Biomedical Science educators to learn more about how to build tomorrow’s healthcare innovators. Today’s biomedical workforce extends far beyond traditional clinical roles like doctors and nurses. This episode explores how K–12 schools and districts can expand student awareness of biomedical career pathways, including biomedical science, biomedical engineering, laboratory sciences, health informatics, research, and technology innovation. This episode is for district leaders, school administrators, and CTE decision-makers, and highlights how interdisciplinary learning and intentional pathway design can help schools align biomedical education with real-world workforce demands and post-secondary opportunities. Takeaways: How to expand student awareness of biomedical careers beyond doctors and nurses Ways to integrate biomedical science with computer science, engineering, and CTE pathways How industry certifications, licenses, and credentials connect learning to meaningful careers Strategies for building biomedical pathways that start before high school How to leverage college credit and post-secondary partnerships to give students a head start Host: Rocky Valadez SVP of Engagement Guests: Julye Adams – Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Scott County Public Schools Michelle Lawrence – Medicine & Healthcare Instructor, Northland CAPS Joe McCollum – Biomedical Science Teacher, Central Valley School District Resources: Students are incredible—especially when they’re given the space to create and innovate; check out this award-winning, student-led community education initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFhkSEWNRbQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFhkSEWNRbQ) Two high schools implemented biomed and healthcare programs differently, both with stellar results: https://www.pltw.org/blog/how-two-high-schools-implement-pltw-biomedical-science (https://www.pltw.org/blog/how-two-high-schools-implement-pltw-biomedical-science) Middle school CTE looks like designing prosthetics, investigating medical mysteries, and making a local impact: https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics (https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics) Nursing careers take students on career journeys they never expected—these PLTW alums discovered meaningful professions: https://www.pltw.org/blog/stem-to-rn-nursing-careers (https://www.pltw.org/blog/stem-to-rn-nursing-careers) How can students get high-quality job roles right after high school? Combine place-based learning with industry certifications and nondegree credentials: https://www.pltw.org/industry-recognized-credentials?type=%22Biomedical+Science%22&search=#:~:text=PLTW%20Biomedical%20Science%20(BMS) (https://www.pltw.org/industry-recognized-credentials?type=%22Biomedical+Science%22&search=#:~:text=PLTW%20Biomedical%20Science%20(BMS)) Biotechnology innovation is a high-value, high-demand career path—Bolarin Lawrence shares his story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJP-8XOTKxE&list=PLcCTPHuIP75Lk1HB7a00OYD295-1QamJk&index=2&t=2s&pp=iAQB (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJP-8XOTKxE&list=PLcCTPHuIP75Lk1HB7a00OYD295-1QamJk&index=2&t=2s&pp=iAQB)

4. 

   26 Jun 2026

   A Road Less Travelled with PLTW Alum, Sophia Craig

   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. 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. This will be an excellent episode for PLTW teachers to share with their students! Host: Marcus Painter Director, Social Media and Community Engagement Guests: Sophia Craig PLTW Alumni, Student at Kansas State University Recording Date: June 4th, 2026 Resources: PLTW Engineering courses helped Sophia see how incorporating her own style and interests can lead to true innovation: https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering#civil-engineering-and-architecture (https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering#civil-engineering-and-architecture) 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: https://bishopmiege.com/celebrating-a-decade-of-pltw-alumni-share-their-journeys/ (https://bishopmiege.com/celebrating-a-decade-of-pltw-alumni-share-their-journeys/) Former PLTW students can boost their proof of readiness by adding a badge to their LinkedIn profile: https://www.pltw.org/blog/showcase-your-pltw-skills-on-linkedin-with-new-profile-badges (https://www.pltw.org/blog/showcase-your-pltw-skills-on-linkedin-with-new-profile-badges) Combining STEM and art expands creativity, engagement, and confidence among students—here’s the approach one school took: https://www.pltw.org/blog/engineering-design-and-development-edd-students-collaborate-with-art-class-peers (https://www.pltw.org/blog/engineering-design-and-development-edd-students-collaborate-with-art-class-peers) Regional ecosystems like KC STEM Alliance are catalysts for local innovation and economic growth; here’s how: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf)

5. 

   29 May 2026

   Before You Head Out: Spring Strategies For a Great Summer and Smooth Fall

   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! Host: Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media & Community Engagement at Project Lead The Way Guests: Tory Spanier, PLTW Master Teacher from Delano High School, in Delano Minnesota. Seth Ponder, Computer Science and Engineering teacher at Riley High School, in South Bend, Indiana. Recording Date: May 7, 2026 Resources: Middle school teachers bring high-impact, meaningful explorations of biomedical engineering through the Design and Modeling unit from PLTW Gateway: https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics (https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics) Riley High School students and educators share the “why” behind their passion for project-based learning and PLTW: https://wsbt.com/news/local/stem-education-hands-on-project-problem-based-high-school-south-bend-riley-national-recognition-innovation-career (https://wsbt.com/news/local/stem-education-hands-on-project-problem-based-high-school-south-bend-riley-national-recognition-innovation-career) How Tory Spanier took risks and build a network of support, exemplifying perseverance and curiosity to his students: https://youtu.be/svO1gDuBN6k?t=237 (https://youtu.be/svO1gDuBN6k?t=237) Explore an educator’s journey from PLTW student to Master Teacher: https://www.pltw.org/blog/from-pltw-student-to-master-teacher (https://www.pltw.org/blog/from-pltw-student-to-master-teacher) What’s different about instructor-led, collaborative professional learning? Hear about it from teachers who’ve attended: https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-teachers-find-real-world-lessons-and-year-long-advice-during-pltw-core-training (https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-teachers-find-real-world-lessons-and-year-long-advice-during-pltw-core-training) When students don’t see the difference between learning for the future and learning to pass the test, here’s what happens: https://www.pltw.org/blog/connecting-the-classroom-to-your-community (https://www.pltw.org/blog/connecting-the-classroom-to-your-community) Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RileyEngineeringMagnet (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dLsfCwp6kmfvA08nuVfVUJGOIO?domain=facebook.com) Instagram: @rileyhighpltw

6. 

   1 May 2026

   The Future Won't Wait: AI in Education (Part 1)

   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. 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. Host: Dr. David Dimmett, President and CEO of Project Lead The Way Guests: Sara Seba, Manager of Customer Solutions and Specialists, for Global Nonprofits at AWS Brian Greiwe, EVP and Chief Technical Officer of Project Lead The Way Recording Date: Wednesday April 8, 2026 Resources: 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: https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai (https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai) A collaborative training that empowers PreK–12 educators to confidently use AI to enhance planning, teaching, and career readiness strategies: https://www.pltw.org/professional-development/training-schedules?program=*&course=%22Demystifying+AI+in+Education%22&type=*&location=*&search= (https://www.pltw.org/professional-development/training-schedules?program=*&course=%22Demystifying+AI+in+Education%22&type=*&location=*&search=) What exclusive access to a globally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification can do for future cybersecurity professionals: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-announces-strategic-partnership-with-comptia-to-launch-cybersecurity-accreditation (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-announces-strategic-partnership-with-comptia-to-launch-cybersecurity-accreditation) How the latest PLTW and AWS collaboration is accelerating access to AI education by expanding supports for students and teachers: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-named-winner-of-2025-amazon-web-services-imagine-grant-for-nonprofits (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-named-winner-of-2025-amazon-web-services-imagine-grant-for-nonprofits) Preparing students and educators for the future of work requires a national AI strategy like PLTW's: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-launches-national-ai-strategy-to-prepare-students-and-educators-for-the-future-of-work (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-launches-national-ai-strategy-to-prepare-students-and-educators-for-the-future-of-work) The AI curriculum pilot expected to reach 1,600 students and 30 school districts in Massachusetts: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/new-ai-curriculum-pilot-to-reach-1600-massachusetts-students-across-30-school-districts (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/new-ai-curriculum-pilot-to-reach-1600-massachusetts-students-across-30-school-districts) Connect on Social Media: AWS (Amazon Web Services on LinkedIn) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services/posts/?feedView=all) AWS Nonprofits on X (https://x.com/AWS_Nonprofits) Sara Seba on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-seba/)

7. 

   1 May 2026

   The Future Won't Wait: AI in Education (Part 2)

   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. 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. Host: Dr. David Dimmett, President and CEO of Project Lead The Way Guests: Sara Seba, Manager of Customer Solutions and Specialists, for Global Nonprofits at AWS Brian Greiwe, EVP and Chief Technical Officer of Project Lead The Way Recording Date: Wednesday April 8, 2026 Resources: 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: https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai (https://www.pltw.org/principles-of-ai) A collaborative training that empowers PreK–12 educators to confidently use AI to enhance planning, teaching, and career readiness strategies: https://www.pltw.org/professional-development/training-schedules?program=*&course=%22Demystifying+AI+in+Education%22&type=*&location=*&search= (https://www.pltw.org/professional-development/training-schedules?program=*&course=%22Demystifying+AI+in+Education%22&type=*&location=*&search=) What exclusive access to a globally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification can do for future cybersecurity professionals: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-announces-strategic-partnership-with-comptia-to-launch-cybersecurity-accreditation (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-announces-strategic-partnership-with-comptia-to-launch-cybersecurity-accreditation) How the latest PLTW and AWS collaboration is accelerating access to AI education by expanding supports for students and teachers: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-named-winner-of-2025-amazon-web-services-imagine-grant-for-nonprofits (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-named-winner-of-2025-amazon-web-services-imagine-grant-for-nonprofits) Preparing students and educators for the future of work requires a national AI strategy like PLTW's: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-launches-national-ai-strategy-to-prepare-students-and-educators-for-the-future-of-work (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/project-lead-the-way-launches-national-ai-strategy-to-prepare-students-and-educators-for-the-future-of-work) The AI curriculum pilot expected to reach 1,600 students and 30 school districts in Massachusetts: https://www.pltw.org/about/news/new-ai-curriculum-pilot-to-reach-1600-massachusetts-students-across-30-school-districts (https://www.pltw.org/about/news/new-ai-curriculum-pilot-to-reach-1600-massachusetts-students-across-30-school-districts) Connect on Social Media: AWS (Amazon Web Services on LinkedIn) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services/posts/?feedView=all) AWS Nonprofits on X (https://x.com/AWS_Nonprofits) Sara Seba on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-seba/)

8. 

   27 Mar 2026

   From the Classroom to the Feed: PLTW Teachers Growing Programs through Social Media

   In this episode of InspirED: A PLTW podcast, Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media and Community Engagement sits down with three PLTW social media influencers to share their stories, vision, and advice on how to leverage social media to enhance their classrooms, programs, schools, and districts. Are you a PLTW teacher on the fence about creating social media content from your classroom? Are you a building or district leader who needs creative ways to tell the story of your school/district? Why not learn from some of the best social media influencers out there? Tune-in, learn, and connect! Host: Marcus Painter, Director of Social Media and Community Engagement at Project Lead The Way Guests: Leah Pelletier, Biomedical Science teacher, McHenry Community High School, District 156, McHenry, IL. Thomas Pfeiffer, STEM 2/Magnet Science teacher at Margaret Mead Junior High, School District 54, Schaumburg, IL. Sarah McCambridge, Marketing Director, Bishop Miege Catholic High School in Roeland Park, KS of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Resources: More social media promotion ideas from PLTW educators: https://www.pltw.org/blog/5-reasons-to-use-social-media-when-teaching-pltw (https://www.pltw.org/blog/5-reasons-to-use-social-media-when-teaching-pltw) How PLTW alums can showcase their skills on LinkedIn: https://www.pltw.org/blog/showcase-your-pltw-skills-on-linkedin-with-new-profile-badges (https://www.pltw.org/blog/showcase-your-pltw-skills-on-linkedin-with-new-profile-badges) Explore the curriculum these educators highlight at their schools: https://www.pltw.org/curriculum (https://www.pltw.org/curriculum) Leah Pelletier MCHS BioMed on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mchsbiomed/) https://www.dist156.org/ (https://www.dist156.org/) Thomas Pfeifer @thescienceseekersshow on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thescienceseekersshow) @thescienceseekersshow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thescienceseekersshow/) Mead Junior High on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/meadmustangs54) Mead Junior High on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meadmustangs54/) Website: https://mead.sd54.org/ (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wMvkCQWrO0sXklW4UksgSGvKum?domain=mead.sd54.org/) Schaumburg 54 Schools on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/schaumburgd54schools/) Website: https://sd54.org/ (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pkH5CVOzNPu2xkAjFkupSEJeRk?domain=sd54.org/) Sarah McCambridge Sarah on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mccambridge-66033227/) School Website (https://www.bishopmiege.com) Bishop Miege on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bishopmiegestags/) Bishop Miege High School on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/school/bishop-miege-catholic-high-school/posts/?feedView=all)

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   27 Feb 2026

   When Passion Becomes a Profession

   As part of our celebration of National Engineers Week, we decided to invite an amazing PLTW teacher and two future engineers and former PLTW students to talk about what it takes to make their career dreams a reality. Dr. David Dimmitt, President and CEO of Project Lead The Way sits down with PLTW teacher, Christopher Desmond, and two of his former students, Kammy Blake and Kevin Morris. ------------------------------ Host: Dr. David Dimmett, President & CEO of Project Lead The Way Guest(s): Christopher Desmond, CTE Teacher at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Kameran Blake, Junior Mechanical Engineering major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Kevin Morris, Junior Civil Engineering major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Resources: College readiness improves for students who take at least one PLTW Engineering course—see the proof: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/impact-profiles/PLTW_Texas_OnePager.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/impact-profiles/PLTW_Texas_OnePager.pdf) Students who take more than one PLTW high school course are twice as likely to enroll in college and three times as likely to pursue a STEM major: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/impact-profiles/Missouri-PLTW_One-Pager_Digital.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/impact-profiles/Missouri-PLTW_One-Pager_Digital.pdf) Experience with industry-specific tools like Multism sets PLTW Engineering students apart from their peers: https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-ni-engineering-software-partnership (https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-ni-engineering-software-partnership) Learn how Alex from Phillips 66 went from high school engineering to Phillips 66 Commercial and Business Development Senior Director: https://www.pltw.org/blog/phillips-66-pltw-partner-spotlight-engineering-career (https://www.pltw.org/blog/phillips-66-pltw-partner-spotlight-engineering-career) Ardagh Group provides real-world career readiness and work-based learning: https://www.pltw.org/blog/ardagh-group-prepares-pltw-students-for-future-careers-in-their-own-communities (https://www.pltw.org/blog/ardagh-group-prepares-pltw-students-for-future-careers-in-their-own-communities) Rural communities and school districts are getting ready for a growing opportunity in advanced manufacturing: https://www.pltw.org/blog/closing-manufacturing-skills-gap-rural-schools (https://www.pltw.org/blog/closing-manufacturing-skills-gap-rural-schools) See the data behind the educational opportunity in advanced manufacturing boom: https://www.pltw.org/manufacturing-skills-gap-rural-schools-infographic (https://www.pltw.org/manufacturing-skills-gap-rural-schools-infographic) Schools that combine the power of PLTW and NAF expand college and career readiness in high school: https://www.pltw.org/blog/how-to-expand-career-readiness-in-high-schools-naf-pltw (https://www.pltw.org/blog/how-to-expand-career-readiness-in-high-schools-naf-pltw) Middle school students apply pre-engineering knowledge to develop prosthetics for community members: https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics (https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics) A 48-hour innovation challenge gives PLTW Engineering students the chance to show off their skills: https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-students-shine-in-stadium-innovation-make48-challenge (https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-students-shine-in-stadium-innovation-make48-challenge) National Engineers Week: https://www.nspe.org/connect/partners/engineers-week (https://www.nspe.org/connect/partners/engineers-week) ------------------------------ Connect on Social Media: Internship Company Website - Oerlikon (https://www.oerlikon.com/en/) UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Website (https://engr.charlotte.edu/) UNC Charlotte Engineering - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/clt_engineering?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D) Facebook: Hopewell Engineering and Manufacturing (https://www.facebook.com/hopewellengineering529) Hopewell High School CMS (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086618148959) Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (https://www.facebook.com/CharMeckSchools) UNC Charlotte Engineering (https://www.facebook.com/CLTEngineering) LinkedIn: Christopher Desmond (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherdesmond/) Kameran Blake (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameran-blake/) Kevin Morris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morris-57b26132b/) UNC Charlotte College of Engineering (https://www.linkedin.com/school/unc-charlotte-engineering/posts/?feedView=all) Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (https://www.linkedin.com/school/charmeckschools/posts/?feedView=all) Superintendent - Crystal Hill, Ed.D. - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-hill-ed-d-98abb5207/) Instagram: Hopewell High School (https://www.instagram.com/hopewell_hs/) Hopewell Admin School (https://www.instagram.com/hopewellhighschoolcms/) Hopewell Engineering/Manufacturing (https://www.instagram.com/hopewellengineering529/)

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    30 Jan 2026

    Students Will Change the World: How PLTW’s Community Impact Awards find the best and brightest innovators in the country.

    We kick-off Season 2 of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast by talking about our Community Impact Awards! On this episode, Katie Minihan, EVP & Chief Impact Officer at Project Lead The Way talks with two exceptional PLTW teachers who also helped guide students towards winning the Community Impact Award. High School teachers, Danielle Weber and Jason Huber, discuss the whole experience, from finding inspiration, the journey, the projects/students today, and the projects/students in the future. Host: Katie Minihan, EVP & Chief Impact Officer Guest(s): Danielle Weber Danielle is a STEM educator with twenty years of experience teaching and supporting science programs in Stamford, Connecticut. She currently teaches at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering and also works with educators through Project Lead The Way, Mass Learning Project, and Connecticut's Alternative Route to Certification program. Her professional roles have focused on curriculum development, instructional support, and helping teachers build effective learning experiences for students.perf Her work has been recognized by organizations including the Connecticut Science Teachers Association, PLTW, and the Petit Family Foundation. Jason Huber Jason has been a Technology Education teacher since 1995 and a Project Lead The Way instructor since 2002. He has served as a PLTW Master Teacher for IED and CEA since 2008 and has taught at Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Illinois, since 2011. Beyond his PLTW, his experience includes leadership roles as an Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Principal. Outside the classroom, Jason and his wife flip homes, and when time allows, he serves as a behind-the-wheel instructor for summer Drivers Education. -------------------- Resources: Woodstock Community Unit School District #200 (https://whs.woodstockschools.org/) Students from the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering share how personal experiences inspired their award-winning project, “Pinch Pals”—a customizable, child-friendly device that reduces pain and anxiety for young patients with Type 1 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm5h0Mo6bT8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm5h0Mo6bT8) Students from Woodstock High School discuss how they turned their vision of making the city more walkable into an award-winning project designed for impact and supported by city officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4MywtoZC98 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4MywtoZC98) Ideas and innovations come to life in the PLTW Capstone course, where students apply what they’ve learned to solve a real-world problem. Learn more: PLTW Capstone Course Outline: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/HS_Capstone_CourseOutline.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/HS_Capstone_CourseOutline.pdf) PLTW Capstone Course Resume: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/HS_Capstone_CourseResume.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/HS_Capstone_CourseResume.pdf) PLTW Capstone Standards Connections: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/HS_SA_CAPSTONE.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/HS_SA_CAPSTONE.pdf) PLTW High School Evidence Paper: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/mjtw-assets/pdfs/Evidence_Paper___PLTW_HS_6_30_21_1.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/mjtw-assets/pdfs/Evidence_Paper___PLTW_HS_6_30_21_1.pdf) These outstanding projects from PLTW students will inspire you: https://www.pltw.org/blog/from-classroom-to-community-pltw-projects-that-make-a-difference (https://www.pltw.org/blog/from-classroom-to-community-pltw-projects-that-make-a-difference) Educators can use the engineering design process to build and expand partnerships—here's how: https://www.pltw.org/blog/guest-post-funding-and-grants-creating-engineering-partnerships (https://www.pltw.org/blog/guest-post-funding-and-grants-creating-engineering-partnerships) Submissions for the 2026–27 Community Impact Awards are open—recognize your middle or high school students for their innovative ideas and commitment to making an impact: https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/awards-and-recognition/community-impact-awards (https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/awards-and-recognition/community-impact-awards) -------------------- Connect on Social Media: Woodstock High School (https://www.facebook.com/whsbluestreaks) on Facebook Academy of Information Technology and Engineering at Stamford Public Schools (https://www.instagram.com/aite_pltw/) on Instagram Stamford Public Schools (https://www.instagram.com/stamfordpublicschools/) on Instagram Danielle Weber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-weber-47561332/) on LinkedIn

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    19 Dec 2025

    InspirED: LIVE at MasterMinds 2025

    We close out 2025 with a very special episode, InspirED: LIVE from MasterMinds 2025! MasterMinds is an exclusive PLTW event designed to bring PLTW Master Teachers together for 3 days of relationship building, professional learning, and fun. MasterMinds was truly an amazing event this year, and we wanted to capitalize on having so many exceptional educators in one place. So, President and CEO, Dr. David Dimmett, sat down with some Master Teachers to talk about everything from the experience of being a PLTW teacher, to the experiences teachers have had that have shaped their lives, their students’ lives, and their community. Resources: This free activity from PLTW Launch gets students out of their seats and thinking like a computer scientist. Try it in any PreK–5 classroom (https://www.pltw.org/rosies-runtime). Register here to see PLTW in action at a local showcase (https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/events#showcases). Check-out Katie Cunningham’s podcast, “Locking Down Cyber” on Spotify! (https://open.spotify.com/show/6LurLpVg7ZUKbtNBYaS44c?si=906bde67ceb54d73&nd=1&dlsi=16b95eca688245dd) Featured educator spotlights: Darnaby Elementary School piloted PLTW Launch in 2013, and educators Kristin Robinson and Suzanne Martin have been there from the start. (https://darnaby.unionps.org/news/campus-life-details/~board/zdistrict-news-2025-2026/post/area-educators-tour-darnaby-elementary-for-its-pltw-showcase) When Torry Spanier wanted to expand project-based learning and engineering into middle school, he chose PLTW Gateway. Here’s the newest unit from the curriculum. (https://www.pltw.org/middle-school-skilled-trades) Hands-on experiences in Corey Duzan’s PLTW Engineering courses helped this student build confidence and competence for a future career. (https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/national-awards/awards/alumnus-spotlight-nicholas) Using industry-standard software, learning technical skills, and preparing for certifications is par for the course in Katie Cunningham’s PLTW Computer Science students—see what students learn. (https://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/programs/vocational/technologypathways/informationtech) PLTW students build solutions that capture attention—here’s one from a former student of Susan Jones. (https://hewittchamber.com/mhs-freshman-wins-second-place-in-congressional-app-challenge/) PiHi Samurai isn’t just a fun name, it’s an award-winning robotics team that Bill Van Loo mentors and cheers for through their first-place wins. (https://www.pioneer-robotics-boosters.org/about) Elkhorn Middle School students turned an idea into an award-winning community impact—learn about their project in Eryca Card’s class. (https://youtu.be/2Mdri3LgDUA?si=Da5JUaOiZo-LVkgv) Kristin Robinson PLTW Launch at Darnaby Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Suzanne Martin PLTW Launch at Darnaby Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tory Spanier Gateway: Design & Modeling, Automation & Robotics, and Algebra 1 Advantage at Delano High School in Delano, Minnesota. Corey Duzan Introduction to Engineering Design at Lockport Township High School, in Lockport, Illinois. Katie Cunningham Computer Science Pathway, Computer Science Essentials, Computer Science Principles, and Cybersecurity at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Massachusetts. Susan Jones Computer Science Essentials, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Cybersecurity, Computer Science Foundations, Algebra 1 Advantage, and PLTW Capstone at Midway High School in Waco, Texas. Eryca Card Green Architecture and the PLTW K-8 District Coordinator for Elkhorn Area Middle School in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Bill Van Loo Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Engineering Capstone at Pioneer High School, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Connect On Social Media: Suzanne on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jsmp4/) Darnaby Elememtary School on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DarnabyElementary) Union Public Schools-Tulsa, OK. on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/UnionSchools) Tory on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-spanier/) Tory on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tory.spanier) Delano Public Schools on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DelanoPublicSchools) Delano Public Schools on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjou2kGOSPEpWKguS8kklDA) Corey on X (https://x.com/porterpltw1) Corey on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-duzan-369487186/) Lockport Township HS on X (https://x.com/LockportHS205) Lockport Township HS on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LockportHS205) Katie on X (https://x.com/mskcunning) Katie on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-cunningham-35721751/) Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Department on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bvtvocational/) Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical HS on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bvt_highschool/) Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical HS on X (https://x.com/BVTHighSchool) Susan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanjonesspeaksincode/) Eryca on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/eryca.card) Eryca on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eryca-card-294044bb/) Elkhorn Area MS on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74rik0B3eQ6BrAecQmn-tQ) Elkhorn Area MS on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornAreaMS) Elkhorn Area MS on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/elkhorn_area_middle_school/) Elkhorn Area School District on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornAreaSchoolDistrict) Elkhorn Area School District on X (https://elkhorn_supt/) Bill on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/billvanloo/) Bill on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-van-loo/) Ann Arbor Public Schools Career & Technology Education on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cteinaaps/) Pioneer H.S./PiHi Samurai on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pihisamurai/?hl=en)

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    31 Oct 2025

    PLTW Alumni Spotlight: Meet Anyshya Hemphill

    In this episode, President and CEO of Project Lead The Way, Dr. David Dimmett, sits down with PLTW alum, Anyshya Hemphill and her former PLTW teacher and mentor, Christina Chandler, to chat about their PLTW experiences, the early days of Anyshya’s STEM journey, what she’s doing now, and what is on the horizon for her. This is our first PLTW Alumni Spotlight episode, but we plan to do more in the future. If you or someone you know is a PLTW Alumni and are interested in sharing your story on an upcoming episode of the podcast, please feel free to send a direct message to @pltworg on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook. Guest(s): Christina Chandler, Community Impact Education Manager at JE Dunn Construction. Former PLTW teacher. Anyshya Hemphill, Computer Science Major/Psychology Minor at the University of Missouri-Colombia. Mizzou NSBE President. -------------------- Resources: Mizzou National Society of Black Engineers (https://www.mizzounsbe.com/) Girls in STEM KC (https://www.kcstem.org/what-we-do/girls-in-stem/) Student Made Mizzou (https://www.studentmademizzou.com/) Article: https://business.missouri.edu/about/news/mizzous-hustle-culture-finds-home-new-online-retail-platform (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/bpxAC31m92Fm43vjCDs3tQJpkY?domain=business.missouri.edu) Cyber Creationz Tech (https://cybercreationztech.org/) Girls Who Code (https://girlswhocode.com/) -------------------- More Learning! Case Study: How the KC STEM Alliance increases student access and career potential: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf) Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) and PLTW have been collaborating for years—and the impact is clear: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/KCPS_ImpactProfile.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/KCPS_ImpactProfile.pdf) More PLTW high school courses = better student outcomes. See the data: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/impact-profiles/Missouri-PLTW_One-Pager_Digital.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/impact-profiles/Missouri-PLTW_One-Pager_Digital.pdf) Collaboration with classmates and community can take projects to an award-winning level: https://www.pltw.org/blog/2024-25-pltw-community-impact-awards-celebrating-student-innovation-and-real-world-problem-solving (https://www.pltw.org/blog/2024-25-pltw-community-impact-awards-celebrating-student-innovation-and-real-world-problem-solving) Computer science and engineering courses helped Anyshya build her STEM identity in high school—explore the curriculum here: https://www.pltw.org/curriculum (https://www.pltw.org/curriculum) -------------------- Connect on Social Media: Connect with Anyshya on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyshya-h-149082248/) JE Dunn Construction on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/je-dunn-construction/posts/?feedView=all) JE Dunn on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JEDunnConstruction/) JE Dunn on X (https://x.com/JEDunn) JE Dunn on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jedunnconstruction/) #jedunnbuildingthefuture

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    26 Sept 2025

    Skill Sets and Mindsets: The Hidden Curriculum

    In Episode 4 of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast, Dr. David Dimmett, President and CEO of Project Lead The Way sits down with Dorice Warren, a PLTW Master Teacher at Mill Creek MS, in Kent, Washington, and Dr. David Conley, founder and president of EdImagine, a consultancy helping educational organizations improve effectiveness and strategic direction. Let's dig into Transferable Skills. What are they? Why are they vital to student success? How do we foster them in today’s classrooms? How do they impact career preparedness? Resources Building Bright Futures With Project Lead The Way: Video from Burns and McDonnell (https://youtu.be/SrYOIWA30OQ) College and Career Readiness Skills – Comparability Study (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/2023%20Conley%20Study%20.pdf) https://edimagine.com/ (https://edimagine.com/) Mill Creek Middle School (Website) (https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/o/mcms) Kent School District (Website) (https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/) Washington Association for Better Schools Read the article: Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success: https://theconversation.com/why-power-skills-formerly-known-as-soft-skills-are-the-key-to-business-success-257310 (https://theconversation.com/why-power-skills-formerly-known-as-soft-skills-are-the-key-to-business-success-257310) Research from Burning Glass and PLTW explores the why, what, and how of developing in-demand, durable skills for all students: https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/mjtw-assets/pdfs/ThePowerOfTransportableSkills_PLTW.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/mjtw-assets/pdfs/ThePowerOfTransportableSkills_PLTW.pdf) “Engineering happens in all languages”—and here’s how teachers can help English Learner (EL) students build confidence, no matter where they are in their educational journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qWSH3ZLYPY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qWSH3ZLYPY) Curiosity and compassion are at the forefront of these PLTW Gateway classes, where students discover the impact of limb loss—and design solutions to help people in their communities adapt: https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics (https://www.pltw.org/blog/middle-school-stem-prosthetics) High school PLTW teams in Missouri compete to in a high-stakes stadium innovation challenge—a 48-hour event that tests their collaboration, innovation, and creativity skills: https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-students-shine-in-stadium-innovation-make48-challenge (https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-students-shine-in-stadium-innovation-make48-challenge) Motivation and problem solving come together in these award-winning projects from middle and high school students: https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/national-awards/community-impact-awards (https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/national-awards/community-impact-awards) Four schools with expansive high school STEM and CTE programs that graduate students with career connections and critical professional skills: https://www.pltw.org/blog/how-to-expand-career-readiness-in-high-schools-naf-pltw (https://www.pltw.org/blog/how-to-expand-career-readiness-in-high-schools-naf-pltw) Connect on Social Media: Dr. David Conley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtconleypdx/) on LinkedIn Dorice Warren Kent School District on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KentSchools415) Kent School District on Instagram (https://kentschools415/)

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    29 Aug 2025

    The Career Connections Journey

    In this episode of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast, Rocky Valadez, Senior Vice President of Engagement for PLTW, sits down with Paul Ketcham, Superintendent of Batesville Community Schools, and Dr. Jake Allen, Superintendent at Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation to look at the importance of career connections that are built-in to what we do here at PLTW. If you’re looking for real examples of schools and districts fostering a career ready mindset from PreK, all the way to graduation, this is the episode for you! #PLTW #STEM #CTE #CareerAdvantage #STEMeducation -------------------- Resources Batesville Community School Corporation (https://batesvilleinschools.com/) Mooresville Schools (https://www.mooresvilleschools.org/) Ford NGL (Next Generation Learning) (https://fordngl.com/) 280+ career connections PLTW students explore from PreK through 12th grade: https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage-brochure (https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage-brochure) Rosie’s Runtime, a free computational thinking activity from the PLTW curriculum (PreK–5): https://www.pltw.org/rosies-runtime (https://www.pltw.org/rosies-runtime) A STEM ecosystem model that increases student access and career potential (case study): https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf (https://www.pltw.org/hubfs/PLTW_Brand/KCSTEMAlliance_CaseStudy.pdf) Evidence-based curriculum that helps meet ELA, math, science, skill development, and career readiness goals: https://www.pltw.org/curriculum (https://www.pltw.org/curriculum) Teacher training that builds confidence in hands-on learning and STEM: https://www.pltw.org/professional-development (https://www.pltw.org/professional-development) Transformational STEM grants for your school: https://www.pltw.org/plan-for-pltw/investment/funding-grants/grant-opportunities (https://www.pltw.org/plan-for-pltw/investment/funding-grants/grant-opportunities) -------------------- Connect on Social Media: Batesville Community School Corporation Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BatesvilleSchools/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bvillebulldogs/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/batesville-community-school-corporation/posts/?feedView=all) X (https://x.com/BatesvilleCorp/) Paul Ketcham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ketcham-0577a242/) on LinkedIn Paul Ketcham (https://x.com/KetchamPaul) on X/Twitter Mooresville Schools Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mooresvilleschools/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mooresville_schools) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mooresville-schools/posts/?feedView=all) X (https://x.com/MrsvlPioneers) Dr. Jake Allen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jake-allen-74a3b723/) on LinkedIn

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    31 Jul 2025

    Partners + Proof + Empowerment = Career Advantage

    One episode wasn’t enough! Katie, Joel, and Dave kept the conversation going for Episode 2 by digging deeper into how Career Advantage is positively impacting PLTW graduates through Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs), ability to earn college credit, enhanced work-based learning opportunities, increased Internship opportunities, industry partnership funded school/district grants, and exceptional teacher training. #PLTW #STEM #CTE #CareerAdvantage #STEMeducation -------------------- Resources See how PLTW aligns w/280+ Career Paths: https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage-brochure (https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage-brochure) PLTW: The First 25 Years: https://youtu.be/AydwljBWQxE?si=ad3PSFcb-nK3HWET (https://youtu.be/AydwljBWQxE?si=ad3PSFcb-nK3HWET) PLTW: The Next 25 Years: https://youtu.be/8F2e9H_pB34?si=53ICnGMkjEb27qsL (https://youtu.be/8F2e9H_pB34?si=53ICnGMkjEb27qsL) Meet the PLTW National Award Winners for 2024-2025: https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/national-awards/national-awards-winners (https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/national-awards/national-awards-winners) Meet our partners: https://www.pltw.org/partners (https://www.pltw.org/partners) Learn more about Industry Recognized Credentials: Autodesk: https://www.autodesk.com/certification/overview (https://www.autodesk.com/certification/overview) REC Foundation (Pre-engineering/Robotics): https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-and-recf-powering-the-future-of-engineering-and-robotics-education (https://www.pltw.org/blog/pltw-and-recf-powering-the-future-of-engineering-and-robotics-education) https://v5rc-kb.recf.org/hc/en-us/articles/9684980953111-Earning-Pre-Engineering-Robotics-Certifications (https://v5rc-kb.recf.org/hc/en-us/articles/9684980953111-Earning-Pre-Engineering-Robotics-Certifications) Java: https://www.pltw.org/blog/curriculum-updates#:~:text=The%20Java%20Certification%20unit%20is,dramatically%20reducing%20spin-up%20time (https://www.pltw.org/blog/curriculum-updates#:~:text=The%20Java%20Certification%20unit%20is,dramatically%20reducing%20spin-up%20time). https://education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808 (https://education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808) Check-out all the Higher Education institutions currently offering college credit to PLTW graduates: https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/student-opportunities (https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/student-opportunities) STEM grants for your school: https://www.pltw.org/plan-for-pltw/investment/funding-grants/grant-opportunities (https://www.pltw.org/plan-for-pltw/investment/funding-grants/grant-opportunities) -------------------- Connect on Social Media: Burns and McDonnell Facebook: Burns & McDonnell (https://www.facebook.com/BurnsMcDonnell) Instagram: @burnsmcdonnell (https://www.instagram.com/burnsmcdonnell/) X: @BurnsMcDonnell (https://x.com/BurnsMcDonnell) LinkedIn: Burns & McDonnell (https://www.linkedin.com/company/burns-mcdonnell/posts/?feedView=all) Lockheed Martin Facebook: Lockheed Martin (https://www.facebook.com/lockheedmartin) X: @LockheedMartin (https://x.com/LockheedMartin) Instagram: @lockheedmartin (https://www.instagram.com/lockheedmartin/) LinkedIn: Lockheed Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lockheed-martin/posts/?feedView=all)

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    23 Jun 2025

    Creating a Career Advantage

    To kick-off InspirED: A PLTW Podcast, Dr. David Dimmett (CEO of Project Lead The Way), Dr. Katie Minihan (EVP & Chief Impact Officer), and Joel Kupperstein (EVP & Chief Product Officer) sit down to discuss Career Advantage and how Project Lead The Way has been, and continues to be the leader in career discovery, career exploration, and career preparation for K12 schools nationwide. #PLTW #STEM #CTE #CareerAdvantage #InspiredbyPLTW #STEMeducation -------------------- Highlighted on this episode: Brian Rhodes/Blackstone Valley Tech Instagram: @bvt_highschool (https://www.instagram.com/bvt_highschool/) X: @BVTHighSchool (https://x.com/BVTHighSchool) Claude Charron/AC Reynolds High School Facebook: A.C. Reynolds High School (https://www.facebook.com/acrhs) Facebook: Buncombe County Schools (https://www.facebook.com/BuncombeSchools) X: @BuncombeSchools (https://x.com/BuncombeSchools) Instagram: @buncombeschools (https://www.instagram.com/buncombeschools/) 2024-2025 PLTW Community Impact Award (High School) Facebook: The Stamford Public Schools (https://www.facebook.com/stamfordpublicschools1) Instagram: @stamfordpublicschools (https://www.instagram.com/stamfordpublicschools/) Washington Community Schools Facebook: Washington Community Schools (https://www.facebook.com/WashCommSchools) Instagram: @washcommschools (https://www.instagram.com/washcommschools/) X: @WashCommSchools (https://x.com/WashCommSchools) LinkedIn: Washington Community Schools (https://www.linkedin.com/company/washington-community-schools/posts/?feedView=all) DeSoto Independent School District Facebook: Desoto ISD (https://www.facebook.com/DeSotoISD) X: @desotoisdeagles (https://x.com/desotoisdeagles) Instagram: @desotoisdeagles (https://www.instagram.com/desotoisdeagles/) LinkedIn: DESOTO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (https://www.linkedin.com/company/desotoisd/) Burns and McDonnell Facebook: Burns & McDonnell (https://www.facebook.com/BurnsMcDonnell) Instagram: @burnsmcdonnell (https://www.instagram.com/burnsmcdonnell/) X: @BurnsMcDonnell (https://x.com/BurnsMcDonnell) LinkedIn: Burns & McDonnell (https://www.linkedin.com/company/burns-mcdonnell/posts/?feedView=all) Burns and McDonnell: https://www.burnsmcd.com/ (https://www.burnsmcd.com/) Lockheed Martin Facebook: Lockheed Martin (https://www.facebook.com/lockheedmartin) X: @LockheedMartin (https://x.com/LockheedMartin) Instagram: @lockheedmartin (https://www.instagram.com/lockheedmartin/) LinkedIn: Lockheed Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lockheed-martin/posts/?feedView=all) Lockheed Martin: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html (https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html)

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Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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