The PSTA Podcast

PSTA Legislative Update: May 20, 2026

In this episode, Craig King and Patrick Kelly discuss bills and issues related to public education. Those issues/bills are S. 454 - Charter School Governance, H. 5073 - Grade Floor Policies, S. 416 - Student Expulsion, The Educator Assistance Act, S. 11: State Employee Leave, H. 5126 - SC State Budget, and the ongoing issue of redistricting in South Carolina. Listen and share! #thepstapodcast #pstaadvocates #pstateach

A Conversation with Richland One Superintendent, Todd Anthony Walker, J.D., Ph.D.

PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King sits down with the visionary leader of Richland One School District, Dr. Todd Walker. We dive deep into who he is at his core, his vision for Richland One, and the charge he received to lead transformative change in the district. Dr. Walker's vision for Richland One that is motivational, inspirational, and worth the listen. #RisingTogether #thepstapodcast #pstateach

PSTA Legislative Update: May 8, 2026

With a week left in the regular legislative session, Craig King and Patrick Kelly discuss bills and their chance at passing into law prior to the end of the legislative session. Specifically, they chat about the South Carolina State Budget, Charter School Governance, Grade Floor Policies, Student Behavior, and much more. Listen, share, and download this episode. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #pstaadvocates

SC School Improvement Council: Part 2

Recorded live from the 2026 SC School Improvement Council Conference, PSTA Podcast Host Craig King chats with Sandhill Elementary School's School Improvement Council who won the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley for SIC Excellence winner. Representing their school and SIC on the podcast are Vincent Joy (Principal), Stephen Rabon (SIC President and parent), and Meghan Grady (librarian and SIC secretary. We also had the honor and pleasure of interview Dr. Baron Davis who led a session during the conference. #SCSIC #thepstapodcast #pstateach

SC School Improvement Council: Part 1

Recorded live from the 2026 SC School Improvement Council Conference, PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King sits down with Lemira Elementary School's School Inprovement Council who won the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley for SIC Excellence winner. Representing their school and SIC on the podcast are Stephanie Gregg (Principal), Margaret Johnson (Parent Liason), and Shikiah Campbell (teacher and SIC Chair). Additionally, SC-SIC Executive Director, Dr. Quantina Haggwood and Communications Director, Jennifer Dever share reflections from the the annual conference and about the amazing work SICs are doing all over the state of South Carolina. #SCSIC #schoolimprovementcouncil #pstateach