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Member Spotlight: Nicholas McCoy

Congratulations to Nicholas McCoy, the 2025 Dr. Marilyn Nicholas National Student Teacher of the Year! Nick served 2 years as President of the ACE award-winning Alpha Pi Chapter at Vanderbilt University and is a 2025 recipient of KDP’s J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship. 

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Board Spotlight: Matt Bova

Matt Bova may not come from a traditional education background, but KDP has become his personal bridge into the world of teaching—and his way of advocating for those who do the world’s most important work. As Matt says, “My deepest wish is for teachers to be valued in a way that truly reflects their monumental importance.”

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The Rooted Teacher Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed as a first-year teacher? In this new episode of the Rooted Teacher podcast, we’re keeping it real with simple tips to manage the chaos, set boundaries, and find your balance.

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Learn best practices and level up your classroom with a Teaching Channel subscription FREE with your KDP membership!

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