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Structuring Mentorship Time

I have a couple of dear colleagues and friends who serve as my professional mentors. We’ve met once a month, mostly over Skype, for the last 4-5 years. We’ve seen each other through many transitions, dramas, shake-ups and job changes. When we started, we had a very simple structure to our time together. Each of …

7 PBS Certified Educators to Watch

I’m excited to share this article I prepared for the KQED Education blog on seven of the educators who have earned the PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification. So many great insights and recommendations from these skilled and dedicated teachers. Check out the blog post here.

Repping KQED at the Presidio Teacher’s Night

Last night was my first opportunity to represent KQED at an exhibitors fair, as part of the annual Presidio Teacher’s Night. This event brought together twenty-some Bay Area educational institutions to connect with and educate local teachers about their programs and offerings. It was awesome getting to chat with local teachers from kindergarten through high …

Vote for KQED’s SXSW EDU Sessions!

The South by Southwest Education Conference and Festival (or as it’s known SXSW EDU) is one of the premiere national events focused on innovation in learning. I’ve heard about this legendary gathering for years, but never had the opportunity to attend. My team at KQED has put forward three killer sessions that we want to …

Is the Internet Making You Meaner?

I’m so proud of the work of our video team at KQED Education on this latest “Above the Noise” video: “Is the Internet Making You Meaner?” The answer is a complex one, and they break down the various sides of the argument in a clear and compelling way.

KQED’s New Digs: the Financial District!

This is the first week for KQED staff out of our new (temporary) headquarters on 50 Beale Street, in the Financial District of San Francisco. I have to say, I was a bit sad to be leaving the historic home of KQED on Mariposa Street, but being downtown does have it’s perks. A big one …