Angela Wunderlich and NiKole Nickerson, Senior Regional Program Managers at TEACH.org, join us for an organizational spotlight podcast episode. As Senior Program Manager at TEACH.org North Carolina, Nikole combines a deep empathy and passion for education with a BA in History and an M.Ed in Social Studies Education, and an MPA, with an Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership on the horizon. Her passion for education drives her work, creating impactful programs and initiatives. Angela, a Senior Program Manager at TEACH.org Minnesota, is an educator and innovator who has pioneered roles and programs in every full-time position she’s held. With a BA in Education and Hispanic Studies from Bowdoin College and a K-12 World Language Teaching Certification, she brings a passion for language learning and curriculum development. Whether leading new initiatives or shaping learning experiences, Angela thrives in dynamic environments.

You'll hear about:

- TEACH.org's mission and initiatives.

- The incredible work TEACH.org is doing in recruiting and retaining teachers.

- The tools and resources offered through TEACH.org's one-stop shop platform.

- How TEACH.org is chipping away at the barriers individuals face on their paths to becoming educators.

Links Mentioned:

- Learn more about TEACH.org: https://www.teach.org

- Learn more about TEACH.org North Carolina: https://northcarolina.teach.org

- Learn more about TEACH.org Minnesota: https://minnesota.teach.org

- Follow TEACH.org on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teach.org

- Follow TEACH.org on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teach-org/

- Follow TEACH.org on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachorg/

- Follow TEACH.org North Carolina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachNCorg

- Follow TEACH.org Minnesota on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teach_mn

- Nominate a teacher for our Honored National Teaching Award: https://www.honored.org/nominate/

- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honored/

- Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/honored/

- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Honored.org/

- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honored.org

- Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honoredteachers

- Read the episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11CnrsHV5Ek_dhWzYQfXbs4YDG7amjDxif71sqng0JZc/edit?usp=sharing

Episode Music Credits:

- Music by DanaMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/danamusic-31920663/

- Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Vincent Cobb, CEO of Summer House Institute, joins us for an organizational spotlight podcast episode. Summer House Institute is a national organization committed to inspiring, developing, and growing the next generation of Black and Latino male educators in U.S. public schools. Vincent is responsible for working with program partners in major school districts across the country to advance racial equity, diversity in schools, and creating better access pathways for high-quality Black and Latino male leaders to stand in front of classrooms.

You'll hear about:

- Summer House Institute's mission and initiatives.

- The importance of diversity and representation in the education field.

- The incredible work Summer House Institute is doing in supporting the next generation of teachers.

- The outcomes and inspirational work of Summer House Institute's summer fellowship program.

Links Mentioned:

- Learn more about Summer House Institute: https://www.summerhouseco.org/

- Follow Summer House Institute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerhouseinstitute/

- Follow Summer House Institute on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summerhouseinstitute

- Listen to Summer House Institute's Podcast: https://www.summerhouseco.org/the-power-of-exposure-podcast

- Nominate a teacher for our Honored National Teaching Award: https://www.honored.org/nominate/

- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honored/

- Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/honored/

- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Honored.org/

- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honored.org

- Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honoredteachers

- Read the episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P9wNHg3_wShIaI0N9InvQgaQ_hVyRDwLHi4rBLWffCU/edit?usp=sharing

Episode Music Credits:

- Music by DanaMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/danamusic-31920663/

- Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Britton Banowsky, Executive Director at College Football Playoff Foundation, joins us in our first organizational spotlight podcast episode. Britton Banowsky was named the first Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation in July 2015. He leads the organization’s philanthropic initiative, as well as its capstone project, Extra Yard for Teachers (EYFT). Banowsky’s role includes coordinating all legacy investments in host cities, expanding positive impact for teachers year-round, as well as directing the long-term strategic plan for the CFP Foundation.

You'll hear about:

- The College Football Playoff Foundation's mission and initiatives.

- The impact of teacher recognition on teacher retention.

- The incredible work the College Football Playoff Foundation is doing in supporting student athletes who are entering the education workforce.

- The College Football Playoff Foundation's amazing success with the Honored Schools program.

Links Mentioned:

- Learn more about College Football Playoff Foundation: https://cfp-foundation.org/

- Follow College Football Playoff Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CFPextrayard/

- Nominate a teacher for our Honored National Teaching Award: https://www.honored.org/nominate/

- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honored/

- Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/honored/

- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Honored.org/

- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honored.org

- Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honoredteachers

- Read the episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12KAVajZyqWwwQQXN8J_9OkElz_PYgpTtVEjF4hgzzTo/edit?usp=sharing

Episode Music Credits:

- Music by DanaMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/danamusic-31920663/

- Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/