Certified: Certiport Educator Podcast

How to use data to close gaps in your classroom with Laura Green


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You work hard to identify and close gaps in learning and readiness. In this episode, Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialist Laura Green explores how certification and classroom data can tell the story behind those gaps—and how to act on it.

Laura is an accomplished Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialist with over 20 years of experience bridging the gap between industry and the classroom. Currently serving as a CTE Specialist at Round Rock ISD, she leverages a deep background in live media production, having worked on high-profile events such as Super Bowl LVI, the NCAA Final Four, and with professional teams like the Houston Texans. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for excellence in teaching and leadership, notably being named the 2024 Teacher of the Year and the 2023 CTE Teacher of the Year.

Beyond her technical instruction, Laura is a dedicated leader in curriculum design and educator mentorship who holds a master's in educational leadership. She maintains multiple industry certifications and is deeply committed to supporting students in earning their own credentials. Her work extends to developing CTE programs and leading professional development to ensure students are prepared for the evolving demands of the modern workforce.

In this episode, you'll hear how to turn program results into targeted supports, measure what's working, and build student confidence on the path from classroom to career.

What you'll learn

  • How to use certification program data to spot trends, target instruction, and track impact over time.

  • Practical ways to align classroom tasks with the skills industry credentials validate.

  • A simple approach to evaluating your own practice—and knowing when to ask for admin support.

  • Strategies to create growth opportunities for learners at every level.

Get a sneak peek of what Laura will be sharing at the CERTIFIED Educator Conference next month in Nashville.

Get other ideas for your classroom on our blog: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/blog.

Connect with your fellow educators, like Laura, in our CERTIFIED Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/.

Don't miss your chance to register for our annual CERTIFIED Educator's Conference at https://www.pearsonvue.com/certified/conference.html.

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