From a town of 300 in South Dakota to transforming education across borders, Christi Harter's journey defies convention. Through Peace Corps service in Ghana, she discovered true education transcends rigid structures. Now at Eastern Washington University, she's revolutionizing credentials and career pathways, building bridges between employers and education, and creating opportunities for underserved communities. Her mission? To help people access education on their own terms and timeline.

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EPISODE TOPICS:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Meet Christi Harter

03:30 Small town life in South Dakota

05:30 Transformative Peace Corps years in Ghana

08:30 Pursuing a path in education

11:00 Struggling with perfectionism as a teacher

11:30 Connecting with students

15:00 The true gifts of technology in the classroom

22:30 Building bridges between education and employment

24:30 Supporting refugees and immigrants

28:00 The shift towards skills-based hiring

34:00 Importance of communication, managing emotions & addressing inequities

37:00 Defining success

40:00 What "She Lights the Way" means to Christi

41:00 The future of education

43:00 Closing thoughts