Maryland State Department of Education
Pathmakers: Stories of College, Career, & Everything in Between
For decades, the educational narrative told students there was only one path to a successful life. Not anymore. Welcome to *Pathmakers: Stories of College, Career, and Everything in Between* , created by the Maryland State Department of Education. We will be showcasing the massive, systemic transformation of College & Career Pathways in Maryland. Hosted by Chuck Wallace, this series dives deep into how the state is breaking down the traditional walls between core academics, postsecondary education, and the workforce. We are moving beyond outdated silos to build a modern, flexible system where...
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Jul 2, 2026
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Designing Automatic Access in Education 02.07.2026 37:52
Join Chuck Wallace on Path Makers as he unpacks the critical shift from compliance-driven monitoring to outcome-driven collaboration in Maryland Public Schools. In this episode, Chuck is joined by Jeff Wyatt and Dr. Tatum Williams, Performance Specialists from the Division of Special Education’s Secondary Transition team. Together, they break down the fundamental difference between simply tracking...
Pathmakers Episode 2: Career Clusters Part 2 - Maryland’s New CTE Experience 11.06.2026 17:29
In Part 2 of our deep dive into Career Clusters, we move from the "why" to the "how." Host Chuck Wallace welcomes back Dan Hinderliter (Advanced CTE), Marquita Friday, Sally Irwin, and Scott Nichols to unpack Maryland's innovative CTE Flex Model. This new approach moves away from rigid, four-course sequences and empowers students to "choose their own adventure" based on...
Pathmakers Episode 2: Career Clusters Part 1 - Future-Proofing Student Success 04.06.2026 22:54
In Part 1 of this two-part special, we explore the massive shift occurring in Career and Technical Education (CTE), both nationally and within Maryland. Host Chuck Wallace is joined by Dan Hinderliter from Advanced CTE, along with MSDE leaders Marquita Friday, Scott Nichols, and Sally Irwin, to discuss why the 2002 "iPod era" framework is being retired in favor of a modern, interdisciplina...
The Blueprint for Career Success in Maryland 30.04.2026 51:27
In the inaugural episode of Pathmakers: Stories of College, Career, and Everything in Between, Maryland State Department of Education’s Assistant State Superintendent Richard Kincaid and Chief Growth Officer at Bluekit, Dr. Rick Fernandez explore the critical transformation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Maryland. They address the historical "disconnect" between traditional aca...
Pathmakers: Stories of College, Career, & Everything in Between Coming Soon! 24.04.2026 0:52
Our first episode goes live on Thursday April 30th!
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