Howdy and welcome to Episode 17 of Season 2 of the EEARSS Podcast, Produced by Terrier TV. On Episode 17 we are joined by Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez. Prepare yourself to read one of the most impressive biographies you have ever even tried to imagine. Dr. Rodriguez is the Vice President for Research, Policy and Advocacy at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) (AACTE.ORG) where she leads the strategy and content development for the association’s research, programs and professional learning, state and federal policy and advocacy initiatives.

She is an experienced teacher, teacher leader and professor. She has a Ph.D. in education with a focus on exceptional education from the University of Central Florida where she was a McKnight Doctoral Fellow and an Order of Pegasus Awardee. She Earned a M.A. in special education with a learning disabilities specialization from American University and her B.A. in international affairs and Latin American studies with concentration in international development, culture, and society from The George Washington University.

This is literally just touching the very beginning of accomplishments that go on and on. She went to Titusville High School and I have known this outstanding woman for years. She has NEVER taken the easy approach, she has always challenged and held herself and all those around her to the highest of standards. Thank you for joining us on the EEARSS Podcast, you can find us on all Platforms by Searching EEARSS