The Language Access Lectern
a PGLS Podcast hosted by Mark Byrne
Episode 5
Jose Torres, Baltimore City Public Schools
In Episode 5 of The Language Access Lectern, Mark Byrne welcomes Jose Torres, an ESOL teacher with Baltimore City Public Schools. Jose found that the textbooks he was using to teach English learners the English language were lacking so he took it upon himself to write his own textbook. Join us as we discuss his inspiration, his process, using data to do evidence based research, and his advice for other teachers looking to self-publish or share their work with peers.
Episode 4
Mireya Perez, Arlington Public Schools
In Episode 4 of The Language Access Lectern, stepping up to the lectern this time is our very own Mark Byrne. Mark was featured as a guest on the Brand the Interpreter podcast, hosted by Mireya Perez, Interpreting Services Coordinator at Arlington Public Schools. Tune in to learn more about Mark’s career trajectory and about the strategies he has implemented to expand language access in K-12 schools across the US.
Episode 3
Misael Nascimento, Camino Education Consulting Group & Rockford Public Schools
In Episode 3, Mark Byrne welcomes Dr. Misael Nascimento, President & CEO of Camino Education Consulting Group and former Executive Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Services at Rockford Public Schools. With over 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Nascimento is a visionary program designer, creating innovative curricula that foster language acquisition and cultural appreciation. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he inspires audiences with his insights on educational equity, multilingualism, and inclusive education.
Episode 2
Tim Fournier, Baldwin Community Schools
In Episode 2, Mark Byrne welcomes Tim Fournier, Student Support Specialist at Baldwin Community Schools. Born in Detroit, Tim has devoted 30 years of his life to public education having worked for Detroit Public Schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools, and Baldwin Community Schools. Thanks to his multilingual background, Tim has been able to have a great impact on Multilingual Learner (ML) students ensuring that they not only develop language acquisition skills, but also have access to wraparound services to ensure that these families benefit from the best of what our school systems and communities have to offer.
Episode 1
Almeta Radford, Manassas City Public Schools
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Language Access Lectern! The Language Access Lectern is a podcast that focuses on language access in K-12 schools and general interest topics. Today, Mark Byrne welcomes Almeta Radford, Director of Public Communications at Manassas City Public Schools, one of the school districts PGLS partners with. Tune in to learn more about Almeta’s podcast “Riding with the Radfords“, which she hosts along with her husband, as well as her views on language access in the education system.