There’s Power in Teaching:
The Podcast from PDK International
About Our Show
Phi Delta Kappa International’s new podcast, launched in November 2024, is aimed to align with our new strategic plan. We share content related to our mission of inspiring and growing current and rising educators to become community leaders and advocates for high quality education.
Our podcast does not follow a regular production schedule, nor does it rely upon one host or format. Instead, you’ll hear from PDK International staff interviewing educators and students, as well as content related to articles from Kappan magazine.
You can subscribe to There’s Power in Teaching via Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify podcasts. Or, you can subscribe directly using our RSS feed.
Music for our show is provided courtesy of No Copyright Music. Our show is managed by Dr. John Hendron (email), Director of Public Relations & Special Projects.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Starting in March 2025, we’re opening our show to up to three sponsorship opportunities per episode. This is a low-cost way to make our audience aware of your products and services that are of interest to the general education community, including preK-12 educators, public school leaders, PDK members, and Educators Rising teacher leaders. Podcast ads include up to 30-seconds of read copy by our host or producer, available for purchase in single episode and also 5-episode packs. Get in touch today if you’re interested!
About PDK International
Established in 1906, PDK International supports P-20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by strengthening their commitment to the profession throughout the entire arc of their careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice.
About Pi Lambda Theta
Pi Lambda Theta (pilambda.org) is one of the nation’s most prestigious education honor societies. Established in 1910, Pi Lambda Theta serves to recognize outstanding students who intended to pursue careers in education. With more than 185,000 individuals who have been inducted across the nation, membership signifies a commitment to academic excellence and the teaching profession.
About Educators Rising
Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well-prepared teachers.
It’s a Family: Karley Picou on Building Educators Rising in Calcasieu Parish
Host: Kathleen VailGuest: Karley Picou, Lake Charles, Louisiana In this episode of There's Power in Teaching, host Kathleen Vail speaks with Karley Picou, a school administrator from Lake Charles, Louisiana, and lead advisor for the school's Educators Rising program....
Kentucky Educators Rising: Growing the Teacher Pipeline from the Ground Up
Host & Guests Molly Kauffman — Senior Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Brynne Massie — State Coordinator, Kentucky Educators Rising Leah Jefferson — Teacher Leader; Adjunct Professor, Northern Kentucky University College of Education Alyssa Pollard — Chapter...
Voices from the Pipeline – Part 2
Growing the Pipeline—How Community and Leadership Sustain Renton’s Teacher Academy (Part 2) In Part 2 of our conversation with Carla Smith and her colleagues from Renton Public Schools in Washington, we take a deeper look at how their Teacher Academy evolved from a...
Voices from the Pipeline – Part 1
From Curiosity to Calling: Building Renton’s Teacher Pipeline (Part 1) How do you turn high school students into future teachers—and bring them back to serve their own community? In Part 1 of our conversation recorded in mid-February 2026, we travel to Renton School...
Why teaching needs the next generation: A conversation with PDK’s new chief executive
Host: John HendronGuest: Jeanie Lee, CEO, PDK International In this episode of There’s Power in Teaching, host John Hendron sits down with PDK International’s new CEO, Jeanie Lee, for a candid conversation about the future of the teaching profession — and why the next...

