EP 24 Dr. Joseph Goins, CEO, NS4ed

PODCAST EPISODE 24
 
Dr. Joseph Goins
CEO, NS4ed
 
Quote of the Podcast –
“To find what one is fitted to do and secure the opportunity to do it is the key to happiness”. John Dewey
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Dr. Joseph L. Goins’s career began as a vocational educator in Tennessee, where he had the opportunity to develop the foundational skills program for learners with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) System.  He was nominated for “Teacher of the Year” within the TBR system in 1995 and helped develop the first occupational profiles for the work-ready credential for 26 Technical and 14 Community Colleges. Additionally, Joseph developed a statewide primary skills/mathematics curriculum focused on career pathways that were systematically adopted for all programs in Tennessee. He received a BS in Mathematics Education from Berea College in Kentucky and an MS in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee. He completed his EdD from Vanderbilt University in Educational Leadership and Policy.
For much of Joseph’s 30+ year career, he has focused on education and custom solutions in the ED TECH industry. His career has brought him a deep understanding of integrating technology into the classroom through resources that promote student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and leadership strategies for administrators. He has led sales, marketing, and professional development efforts in all US and international markets. Joseph has developed a stellar track record of increasing market share, profitability, and the development of product offerings while at the same time focusing on the needs of learners and educators.
Dr. Goins is the CEO of an action-based research company, NS4ed, which works closely with policy leaders, companies, schools, teachers, and educators alike to understand applying best practices and research into practice. NS4ed is committed to excellence in education, research, equity, and inclusion because Joseph practices and lives by those same principles. This is also evident in that NS4ed is devoted to giving back to the communities it serves. Joseph works with schools across the country, helping them identify the best solution that fits their culture, region, needs, and, ultimately, valuable solutions that allow learners to be successful.  NS4ed developed the Pathway2Careers model that embodies the Career-Connected Learning approach.
Education:
Vanderbilt University: Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy, 2016
University of Tennessee: Master of Science in Administration and Supervision, 1997
Berea College: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education, 1993
Hubs of Inquiry: Mathematics Education & Curriculum Design; Career & Technical Education; K-12 Educational Leadership; Creating Impactful Partnerships between Education, Industry & Government Entities; Innovative Career-Connected Learning; Access and Equity; STEM Education; and Quantitative, Qualitative, and Community-Based Research.
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• What do you love about what you do?
• Tell us about NS4ed
• Tell us a story or favorite memory about your work in education
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
Savage Inequalities
Experience and Education
Foxfire Experience
Five Miles Away
Allure of Order
Unreasonable Hospitality
 
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions