In this week’s episode, Kyle Morin shares the journey that took him from substitute teaching in Colorado to leading a charter school through the pandemic and now shaping education policy with a practitioner’s lens. Kyle reflects on his teaching experience in Taiwan, how international education systems compare to the U.S., and the leadership challenges he faced during one of the most disruptive periods in modern education. We also explore why it’s essential for educators to have a voice in policy conversations—and how decision-makers can better support those on the frontlines of education. About Kyle Morin: Kyle Morin is an experienced educator and education policy professional with over 15 years of experience in teaching, education leadership, and policy. His career has spanned both his home state of Colorado and international settings, including Taiwan, where he taught as a Fulbright Fellow before later working at a private school. Currently, Kyle is an education policy resident with ExcelinEd, where he is expanding his expertise in education policy to bridge the gap between practitioners and policymakers in a state agency. Kyle holds two B.A. degrees in Elementary Education and History and an M.P.A. in Education Policy from the University of Colorado-Denver. While in graduate school, he co-authored On the Road of Innovation: Colorado’s Charter School Law Turns 20 as part of a policy internship. His proudest professional accomplishment was stepping into a principal role during COVID-19, leading his school through the complexities of the pandemic as a first-year administrator. This experience reinforced his core belief that education is most effective when schools and families work together. In addition to his policy and leadership work, Kyle owns Morin Educational Services LLC, where he provides tutoring for native Chinese speakers and consulting services for education leaders and teachers in organizational leadership, curriculum design, and classroom practice. He can be reached via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-morin-mpa-42830a14/. Follow Kyle Morin Linkedin: Kyle Morin, MPA | LinkedIn —

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