An ongoing conversation on the current state of public education in Michigan and nationwide. Listen along as MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE invites prominent education voices from across the nation to speak about what's happening and the possible impact on students.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAn ongoing conversation on the current state of public education in Michigan and nationwide. Listen along as MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE invites prominent education voices from across the nation to speak about what's happening and the possible impact on students.
Recent episodes include "Reimagining Public Education: A Conversation with State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko" (23 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Beyond the Cafeteria" (9 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Leading the Way" (24 September 2026, 36 minutes).
MI SoundBoard publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for MI SoundBoard is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. MI SoundBoard requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. MI SoundBoard's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for MI SoundBoard are Schools (K-12) and Educational Support Services. MI SoundBoard has an education audience.
MI SoundBoard is an education podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #208
In this special live edition of My Soundboard , recorded live at the 2026 MASB Annual Leadership Conference, Executive Director Don Wotruba sits down with Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko . Tune in as...
Episode #207
For many Michigan families, access to nutritious food is a challenge that doesn't end when the school day does. In this episode of MI SoundBoard, Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE, speaks with Katlyn Cardoso, Director...
Episode #206
In this episode, Executive Director Don Wotruba sits down with new MASB Board President Pam Dickinson to explore her personal journey and motivations for joining her local school board. Pam shares her core goals for the...
Episode #205
Get a sneak peek at what's in store for this year's Annual Leadership Conference on this episode of MISoundboard! We're joined by Mimi Brown, CSP , one of the 2026 ALC keynote speakers, for a preview of her general...
Episode #204
Back-to-school season means the return of Brad's Legal Tips for every school district! Brad Banasik, J.D., Legal Counsel and Director of Labor Relations/Policy, is back with timely legal insights and practical advice to...
Episode #203
In this episode of MISoundBoard, we sit down with Venessa Keesler, Ph.D. , President and CEO of Launch Michigan, to explore the Michigan Education Guarantee—what it promises for students and how its vision can become a...
Episode #202
In this episode of MISoundBoard , we sit down with Jen Saylor, Ph.D., NBCT-R , Director, and DeNesha Rawls‑Smith, M.A.Ed., Literacy Unit Manager at the Michigan Department of Education , to unpack Michigan's newest...
Episode #201
What's happening in Washington, D.C., that could shape the future of Michigan public schools? Don Wotruba talks with Dr. Phelton Moss , Ph.D. , Managing Director of Government Relations from the National School Boards...
Episode #200
It's MISoundBoard's 200th episode—and we're flipping the script! In this special milestone edition, MASB Board Liaison Brooke Wooley, Ed.S ., steps in as host to interview Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE . Tune in...
Episode #199
With new school board members joining districts across Michigan this election year, now is the time to take a proactive approach to board development. In this episode, MASB's Assistant Director of Leadership...
Episode #198
The MELG leadership team returns to the podcast to share the latest updates from their organizations and discuss how they—and their members—are preparing for the upcoming school year. In this episode, hear insights from...
Episode #197
Michigan's proposed education budget is on the table, and now all eyes are on the legislature. As school boards wait to see how the House and Senate shape—and ultimately finalize—the plan, key priorities and...
Episode #196
Michigan's new State Superintendent, Glenn Maleyko, Ph.D. , joins MI SoundBoard to share his vision for education in the state. Tune in to hear about his focus on improving literacy, the journey that led him to this...
Episode #195
In this special episode of MI SoundBoard, we welcome Joshua Cowen, Ph.D. , Professor of Education Policy at Michigan State University, to discuss the ongoing conflict over school vouchers and their troubled track record...
Episode #194
In his debut episode of MI SoundBoard , Assistant Director of Executive Search Services Kevin Kelly , M.Ed., joins the conversation to unpack the current landscape of superintendent leadership in Michigan's public...
Episode #193
Michigan—and much of the country—is facing a growing teacher shortage. With special guest Tara Kilbride, Ph.D. , Associate Director of the Education Policy Innovation Collaboration at MSU, we dive into the data to...
Episode #192
In this episode of MISoundBoard, we're honored to welcome Michigan Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Kimberly Carter, Ed.D. , from Battle Creek Public Schools . Dr. Carter shares the visionary work that led to her...
Episode #191
Supporting student mental health is one of the most urgent and persistent challenges facing today's school districts—and having the right tools can make all the difference. Returning guest Lauren Kazee , Vice President...
Episode #190
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals has announced its 2026 Michigan High School Principal of the Year—and in this episode, we sit down with the winner, Tiela Schurman of Midland High School. Listen...
Episode #189
After a prolonged delay, the school aid budget has finally made its way through the legislature, impacting districts across the state. Director of Government Relations Jen Smith joins us to break down the highs and lows...
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associate professor of Spanish and chair of the Department of Languages, Cultures, and International Trade at Southern Illinois University, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program
professor of education policy, Michigan State University
Physical Education Instructional Curriculum Specialist, Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority
speaker, consultant, former principal, author, unknown
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