The Language Access Lectern
a PGLS Podcast hosted by Mark Byrne
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.
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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.
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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.
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