Academic Distinctions: A Podcast to Make Sense of American Education

Hosted by Stephanie Melville and Zac Chase, "Academic Distinctions" is a podcast for educators that tackles the reading and research teachers often don't have time for. With experience as classroom teachers, district administrators, and federal policy wonks, the hosts bring a unique perspective to discussions on education's "greatest hits" and current events. The podcast is committed to delivering engaging, informative, and actionable content that is relevant and responsive to the needs of educators.

Host

Stephanie Melville

Stephanie is a K-12 Data Science Education Impact Fellow for the Federation of American Scientists, formerly placed with the US Department of Education. Before that, she served her local school district as a Central Office High School Math Coach, where she increased access to STEM courses, providing flexible pathways to graduation, and paving the way to meet industry demands. Before that, she taught middle and high school students mathematics and statistics. Her greatest hope is to see equitable education policy put into place that makes data science and statistics a non-negotiable part of curricula, allowing historically excluded populations to gain entry to fields in which their voices are desperately needed.