S2 EP 13 Claudett Edie on Empowering Students Through Project-Based Learning

​PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 13
Claudett Edie
Library Media Specialist, Leestown Middle School
Introduction of Guest BIO – 
Claudett Edie, a former High School English and Science teacher, is not just an educator, but a passionate advocate for Project-Based Learning (PBL). With over a decade of experience in PBL, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role as a Leestown Middle School Library Media Specialist and a member of Fayette County School's Deeper Learning Team. Her primary focus is to support PBL projects and experiences for the students of Leestown Middle, as well as team-teaching, supporting, and coaching teachers as they design PBL experiences in their classrooms. 
Claudett's commitment to deeper learning and PBL is not just a belief but a proven strategy for empowering students. She has seen firsthand how PBL can transform students, equipping them with critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Her approach to creating engaging learning experiences that connect classroom content to real-world issues has not only fostered equity and access to high-quality education for all students but has also made a significant impact on the Leestown Middle School community. Claudett's innovative contributions have not gone unnoticed. Her achievements include being a 2024 PBL Champion Nominee, winning the 2023 PBLWorksKY Innovator Contest, and being Leestown Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year. Recently, she accepted a part-time position as a PBLworks National Faculty member, where she will facilitate PBL 101 workshops for educators. 
As a dynamic presenter, Claudett not only facilitates professional development sessions on PBL classroom integration at local, district, and state-wide conferences but also ignites a spark of innovation in every participant. Her master’s degree in Instructional Leadership and Middle School Science and English Education is a testament to her dedication to empowering educators through innovative learning methodologies, leaving a lasting impact on the education landscape.
Interview
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• What drew you to education?
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
Shoutouts to CKEC Deeper Learning Amanda Burrows, Erin McIver, Holly Lawrence, and Heather Brown 
PBLWorks workshops provided by the KDE Professional Development Grant 
Current Podcast - The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker 
Books that make me a better teacher: Dive Into Deep Learning: Tools for Engagement First Edition by Joanne Quinn, Joanne J. McEachen, & 3 more 
The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching (Your Guide to the Marzano Framework for Competency-Based Education and Teaching Methods) 
Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners 1st Edition 
PBL Handbook for Middle & High School by PBLWorks 
The Power of Making Thinking Visible: Practices to Engage and Empower All Learners 
Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making 
The Shift to Student-Led: Reimagining Classroom Workflows with UDL and Blended Learning 
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