The PSTA Podcast

Student loans can be confusing, but understanding your options can make all the difference! On this episode of The PSTA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Venables of Garritt Financial Solutions who breaks down student loan repayment, forbearance, Saving on a Valuable Education plan (SAVE), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and what borrowers need to know to make informed financial decisions. Dr. Venables is a former public school teacher and Past President of PSTA. Additionally, Dr. Venables shares about a special member benefit where PSTA members can have a FREE student loan consultation with him. To learn more about that and to schedule your appointment, visit linktr.ee/palmettoteachers. To learn more about Garritt Finanacial Solutions, visit www.garrittfinancialsolutions.com. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #jeffvenables

The PSTA Special Election Podcast Series is back for another installment. PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King and PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs, Patrick Kelly sat down with Dr. Jermaine Johnson who is running for Governor of South Carolina. Take a moment to listen to his vision for public education in South Carolina. Please listen and share this podcast episode. To learn more about his campaign, please visit www.johnsonforsc.com. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #pstaadvocates

PSTA extended an invitation to all major party candidates for Governor and Superintendent of Education to take part in the PSTA Special Election Podcast Series.

In the second installment of the PSTA Special Election Podcast Series, we sit down with Sylvia Wright, candidate for South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, to hear her vision, priorities, and plans for students, educators, and public schools across our state. To learn more about Sylvia Wright, please visit www.wright2026sc.com. #thepstapodcast #statesuperintendentofeducation #pstateach

In the first installment of the PSTA Special Election Podcast Series, we sit down with Ellen Weaver, candidtate for South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, to hear her vision, priorities, and plans for students, educators, and public schools across our state. To learn more about Ellen Weaver, please visit www.ellenweaver.com and https://www.facebook.com/EllenforEducation. #thepstapodcast #statesuperintendentofeducation #pstateach

The PSTA Special Election Podcast Series is Here!

PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King and PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs, Patrick Kelly kick off a special series focused on the future of public education in South Carolina. Over the next several episodes, candidates for South Carolina Governor and State Superintendent of Education will share their visions, priorities, and plans for public education in our state. Follow The PSTA Podcast over the next several weeks as we hear directly from the canddiates about their plans for South Carolina public education. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #electionseason

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

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

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

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

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